Pragmatic Paranoia

Should I Use my Real Name on Steam?

Steam allows you to choose your display name, profile image, and password. You can choose to use your real name or a pseudonym. We'll explain the pros and cons of each choice and offer some advice on how to make the right choice.

Does A VPN Help Against Doxxing?

How efficient is VPN in doxxing prevention? VPN services either provide full protection or dox their users. Let's find out how.

How to Remove a Private Road From Google Maps

How to remove a private road from Google Maps? Follow the simple steps below and find out what it takes to remove a private road from your Google Map.

Should I Use my Real Name on Spotify?

Keeping your personal information private on Spotify is pretty difficult. Anyone can view your account and see your activities just by searching your name. But you can protect your activities by using Spotify’s privacy features.

Can You Get Doxxed On PlayStation?

Doxxing is a common practice amongst gamers where the doxxers follow a bread crumb trail to find a gamer's true identity. Even players on networks like PlayStation that come with well-executed privacy settings are vulnerable to doxxing. But you can protect yourself and here’s how.

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