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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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11/11/2025

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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12/15/2024

Top 5 best gun safes of 2026

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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11/12/2025

The Best Personal Safety Devices for Every Situation

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11/12/2025

Best TASER and Stun Guns of 2026

Internet Security

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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

10/07/2025

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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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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The Personal Safety Habit Most People Ignore Until Something Happens

SafeWise Team|July 05, 2026

Personal safety habits work best when they are simple. Start with a 30-second check-in, then...

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AI Exposure and Teen Mental Health: Confronting Deepfakes and Chatbot Addiction

Max Erkiletian|June 26, 2026

Could AI and deepfakes be affecting your teen's mental health? We deep-dive into this new...

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Why Medical Deepfakes Are a Public Health Risk

Max Erkiletian|June 25, 2026

Why medical deepfakes are a public health risk? We dive into how your online doctor...

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Max Erkiletian|April 30, 2026

Ghost Tapping Explained: How to Protect Yourself from Digital Pickpocketing

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Alina Bradford|February 25, 2026

How to Prepare for ICE Enforcement: Know Your Rights and Stay Safe

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Cathy Habas|November 18, 2025

Best GPS Trackers of 2026

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Katie McEntire|November 12, 2025

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John Carlsen|November 11, 2025

The 5 Best Pepper Sprays for Self Defense

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Cathy Habas|November 04, 2025

7 Safety Tips for a Terrific Tailgating Experience

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