December 16, 2025
Securing Your Emails: Encryption and Best Practices
Email is the most widely used form of digital communication in the world, yet one of the least secure. By default, emails travel across the internet in plain…
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Security, encryption, digital legacy: resources to protect what matters.
December 9, 2025
How to Write a Posthumous Message That Truly Resonates
A posthumous message may be the most precious gift you can leave to your loved ones. Not for the practical information it contains (access codes, financial instructions), but…
December 2, 2025
What Happens to Your Social Media After Death?
Your social media profiles are a window into your life. Photos, memories, messages, and conversations are archived there. What happens to them after your death? Policies vary considerably…
November 29, 2025
Encrypted Data Backup: A Complete Guide to Protecting Your Files
Your digital data is vulnerable to three major threats: hardware failure, loss or theft, and cyberattacks (especially ransomware). An encrypted backup strategy protects against all these threats simultaneously.…
November 25, 2025
Zero-Knowledge Proofs: How to Prove Without Revealing
Imagine being able to prove you know the solution to a puzzle without ever revealing the solution itself. That's exactly what zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) allow. This fascinating cryptographic…
November 18, 2025
Cryptocurrency Inheritance: How to Pass On Your Crypto Assets
Cryptocurrencies present a unique challenge for digital inheritance planning. Unlike traditional financial assets, they're not tied to a bank or institution that could facilitate their transfer. If no…
November 11, 2025
How to Create a Complete Inventory of Your Digital Assets
How many online accounts have you created over your digital life? Most people have between 50 and 200. How many do you still know exist? A complete digital…
November 4, 2025
How to Pass On Your Passwords After Death
The death of a loved one often leaves heirs facing a digital puzzle: dozens of online accounts they can't access. Banking, email, photos, subscriptions... each account requires a…
October 31, 2025
Phishing: How to Recognize and Avoid Online Scams
Phishing is the world's most widespread cyberattack. In 2024, over 3.4 billion phishing emails are sent every day. Despite growing awareness, many internet users still fall for them.…
October 28, 2025
Swiss Hosting: A Shield for Your Data Privacy
Switzerland has long been synonymous with discretion and protection. While its banking secrecy is world-famous, its data protection legislation is equally rigorous - and often superior to that…
October 21, 2025
GDPR: Your Rights and Personal Data Protection
In force since May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) transformed how organizations handle your personal data. Yet many users still don't know their concrete rights. Here's…
October 14, 2025
Encrypted Messaging Apps: Comparison and Selection Guide
Not all encrypted messaging apps are created equal. Some promise privacy without truly delivering it. Others are excellent for instant messages but not for planned communications or digital…