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The Friday Chat

Trojans and phishing: How to spot dangerous emails

Written by: SoftMaker Created: 22 May 2026
Trojans and phishing: How to spot dangerous emails

Just last week, a friend of mine opened an email from his “bank,” clicked a link – and within minutes his login credentials were in someone else’s hands. He’s no gullible person. He’s an IT consultant. The emails are just getting that good. It’s high time we take a close look at how to reliably spot trojans and phishing attempts – and what to do if you fall for one anyway.

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Fake reviews and fake tests: How to spot them – and why they won’t go away

Written by: SoftMaker Created: 15 May 2026
Fake Reviews and Fake Tests: How to Spot Them – and Why They Won't Go Away

Five stars, 237 reviews, everyone raving – and the product is still junk. If you’ve ever shopped online or Googled product reviews before buying something, you know that nagging feeling: Can I actually trust what I’m reading here? The short answer: often not. The longer answer is what this article is about.

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Incognito mode: What it actually does – and what it doesn't

Written by: SoftMaker Created: 08 May 2026
Incognito mode in a browser

Want to shop for a birthday gift without your spouse seeing it in the browser history? Or log into a second email account without signing out of the first? That's exactly what incognito mode is great for. But a surprising number of people vastly overestimate what it actually protects: it does not make you invisible on the internet – not even close.

In this article, we'll explain what your browser's private mode actually does, where its limits are and what steps genuinely help if you care about your privacy online.

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Digital audio dramas – what Audible, Spotify and free platforms have to offer

Written by: SoftMaker Created: 01 May 2026

Audio dramas are enjoying a remarkable renaissance. What once started as children’s entertainment on cassette tapes has evolved into a serious medium for adults – with lavish productions, A-list voice actors and cinematic sound design. The choice of platforms and formats has never been greater.

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Messenger comparison 2026: Signal, WhatsApp, Telegram – who actually protects your data?

Written by: SoftMaker Created: 24 April 2026
Messenger Comparison 2026: Privacy on Signal, WhatsApp and Telegram

A few years ago, we published a blog post urging readers to ditch WhatsApp. Back then, the controversy centered on changes to WhatsApp’s terms of service that gave Facebook access to user data. A lot has happened since – and at the same time, disturbingly little. Time for a fresh look: Where do the major messaging apps stand on privacy in 2026? And which alternatives have actually proven their worth?

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