Aaron Drapkin is a Lead Writer at Tech.co. He has been researching and writing about technology, politics, and society in print and online publications since graduating with a Philosophy degree from the University of Bristol five years ago.
As a writer, Aaron takes a special interest in VPNs, cybersecurity, and project management software. He has been quoted in the Daily Mirror, Daily Express, The Daily Mail, Computer Weekly, Cybernews, and the Silicon Republic speaking on various privacy and cybersecurity issues, and has articles published in Wired, Vice, Metro, ProPrivacy, The Week, and Politics.co.uk covering a wide range of topics.
WhatsApp Scams To Look Out for in 2023
We track the latest WhatsApp scams that users have received on the platform this year.
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Best Vonage Alternatives 2023 | Feature & Price Comparison
Looking for a Vonage alternative? Here are the top VoIP software providers to consider.
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“Goblin Mode” Voted Oxford Word of the Year by Public
The term refers to people indulging in the slovenly behaviors we're taught to keep off our carefully curated social feeds.
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Amazon Could Lay Off 20,000 Employees, Reports Claim
Reports suggest that Amazon may be about to lay off twice as many employees as originally reported in mid-November.
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Email Overload: 30% of Americans Declare “Email Bankruptcy”
The average worker's relationship with their email inbox is not a happy one - but its unlikely email will die anytime soon.
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Jira Pricing – How Much Does Jira Cost?
Jira is one of the most popular project management software, but is it worth the cost? Or are there better options out there?
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Asana vs monday.com: Project Management Head-to-Head
Asana is a solid choice, but monday.com is definitely better value overall – we explain why in our Asana vs monday.com
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Wix Editor vs Wix ADI: Which Should I Use?
Wix ADI and Wix Editor are great tools to build a website with Wix. But what do they do, and how do they differ?
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Zoho Projects Pricing and Features Review
Zoho is known for its suite of high-quality business products - but how does its project management software stack up?
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TikTok Hopes Startups Can Breathe Life Into Its Shopping Struggles
Social commerce is a hugely lucrative industry in Asia but hasn't taken off in the US and Europe, despite Big Tech's efforts.
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5.4 Million Twitter Users’ Info Now Available Online for Free
When first listed, the seller demanded $30,000 for the data - but now, it's being shared openly on hacking forums.
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A Quarter of Workers Still Worry About Covid at Work
A Gallup poll shows that, while the pandemic may be largely over, covid-related health concerns still persist.
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Everyone Is Searching for the True Twitter Alternative – It Doesn’t Exist
Twitter users want out following Musk's takeover - but none of the proposed alternatives are even close to viable.
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US Offshore Oil Vulnerable to Hackers and Foreign Cyberattacks
The GAO claims the Department for the Interior has so far taken "few steps" to address cybersecurity risks.
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Google Voice for International Calls: Review, Costs & More
Google Voice is a solid option for making international calls - so we've had a closer look at the features and rates.
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Russian Hackers Unleash New “Ransom-less” Ransomware
Ukraine's cybersecurity response team has seen the attack multiple times, but the goal appears to be disruption, not profit.
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The Cost of Cyber Insurance Just Keeps on Rising
With insurance prices rising while cyber-attacks keep occurring, many businesses feel stuck between a rock and a hard place.
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Mastodon, Tumblr and Others See User Counts Explode After Twitter Exodus
A huge number of Twitter users have deactivated their accounts since Musk bought the platform - but many others have joined.
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Google One VPN is Now Available for Mac and Windows
The VPN is now available on more platforms, but still has a way to go before it can compete with other VPN services.
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Zoom Calls are Coming to Tesla Vehicles
Zoom will be incorporated into Tesla vehicles so calls can be taken and meetings held whilst cars are stationary.
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FBI Alert: Watch Out for Subscription Renewal Scams
The law enforcement agency says it has observed "several instances" of this specific social engineering scam since October.