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From self defense and first aid to bicycle safety and online dating, we answer your personal safety questions.

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Personal protection devices like pepper sprays and stun guns can open a window of escape if you’re ever attacked. Take a look at our guides outlining the best ways to stay safe at home, on campus, and everywhere in between.

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10/16/2024

The 5 Best Pepper Sprays for Self Defense

Find the right pepper spray to defend yourself. We review pricing, ease of use, and...

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05/10/2024

Top 5 best gun safes of 2024

Find the right gun safe for your home. We review pricing, security, and capacity of...

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01/14/2022

The Best Apps for Safely Walking Home Alone

UrSafe is the best app for safety when walking alone thanks to its automatic livestream...

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06/24/2024

The Best Personal Safety Devices for Every Situation

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Best TASER and Stun Guns of 2024

Internet Security

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Rebecca Edwards

10/02/2023

Best Identity Theft Protection in 2024

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01/07/2024

The Best Password Manager for All Your Devices

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06/27/2023

Best Antivirus for Android

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Rebecca Edwards

07/18/2024

10 Cybersecurity Tips for Online Shopping

Resources

Personal safety involves more than watching for attackers hiding in the bushes (that doesn’t usually happen). We’ve also provided resources for protecting your identity online and staying safe at home.

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Rebecca Edwards

10/02/2023

Best Identity Theft Protection in 2024

We researched the offerings of five leading identity theft protection services, tallying everything from antivirus...

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04/11/2024

Does a Gun Make Your Home Safer?

Research shows that having a gun at home does not make us safer. Learn more...

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Rebecca Edwards

05/04/2023

9 Ways to Stay Safe When You Live Alone

When you don’t have a housemate to help you lock up or call for help...

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9 Holiday Travel Safety Tips for Your Next Getaway

Rebecca Edwards|June 01, 2023

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8 Safety Tips for Successfully Moving to a Big City

Katherine Torres|May 26, 2023

It's perfectly normal to be concerned about your safety when relocating. Here are our tip...

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What to Do If You Think You’re Being Followed

Katherine Torres|May 04, 2023

Celebrities aren’t the only people who deal with stalkers. Normal people get followed from time...

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One-third of Americans Live in Areas with Unhealthy Air

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Rebecca Edwards|May 04, 2023

9 Ways to Stay Safe When You Live Alone

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Katherine Torres|May 01, 2023

What To Do If Your Bike Is Stolen—And How To Prevent It

Alex Kerai|April 22, 2023

Four Shootings in April Highlight Everyday Danger of Guns

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Alex Kerai|April 13, 2023

Louisville Shooting Leaves Five Dead and Was Live-Streamed

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Alex Kerai|March 24, 2023

Barrels of Pure DDT Found Buried Off Coast of Los Angeles

Celeste Tholen|March 20, 2023

What Are the Legal Limits of Alcohol in the United States and Each State?

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