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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

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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05/31/2024

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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Deadly Crowd Crush in New York Prompt Discussion on Concert Safety

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The Noonlight app has revolutionized the way we call 911. It’s fast, safe, silent, and...

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Alina Bradford|June 22, 2022

Shitt’s Creek has some great life advice folded into the show. Here are some safety...

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12 Safety Lies Our Parents Told Us

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The Best Safety Goggles and Glasses

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Rebecca Edwards|April 04, 2022

Home Security Tips for Living with Roommates

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Andrea Harvey|April 04, 2022

The Best Ways to Travel Long-Distance

Alina Bradford|March 30, 2022

10 Ridiculous Safety Tips Gen Z Has Never Heard Of

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Alina Bradford|March 11, 2022

Your Makeup May Not Be Safe, Here’s Why

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Alina Bradford|February 16, 2022

Prevent the 3G Shutdown From Threatening Your Safety

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