Stuart Kerr Spindlow is Impulsec’s Publisher, Chief Editor and Lead Reviewer. He writes and maintains coverage of consumer cybersecurity and digital-safety software, with a focus on practical suitability, limitations and the evidence behind product claims. Read Stuart’s full profile.
Family Link Not Blocking Apps? Check These Settings
Quick Fix: If Family Link is not blocking apps, check the selected child, confirm that the app is actually marked Blocked, and connect the child’s supervised device to the internet. App blocking, daily time limits […]
Screen Time Not Working? Check Settings and Your iOS Version
Quick Fix: If Screen Time is not working, identify whether the problem is an app restriction, a schedule, an activity report or an approval request before resetting anything. Check the child’s account and the controls […]
ExpressVPN Not Working? Connection and Browsing Fixes
If ExpressVPN is not working, first identify whether the app cannot connect, connects without internet access, or fails on just one website. Then check your ordinary internet connection, update the app and try another server. […]
Microsoft fixes false Defender warnings: how to check your PC
Microsoft has fixed a bug that falsely reported Defender was off. Here is how to check your antivirus status and update safely without dismissing a genuine warning.
How Secure Is Cloud Storage for Security Cameras?
Cloud camera storage can protect recordings from local hardware loss, but account security, encryption, permissions and outage recovery determine how safe it is. Here is what to check.
HackerWhacker: What It Was and Modern Website Security Alternatives
HackerWhacker offered online security checks for Internet-facing systems. Explore its documented history and how modern vulnerability scanning, website malware checks and monitoring differ.
MiniPwner: Project History, Hardware & Safe Lab Use
MiniPwner turned compact router hardware into a portable penetration-testing platform. Explore its documented history, hardware variations and modern options for safe, isolated network-security learning.
XArp: History, ARP Spoofing Detection & Alternatives
Explore XArp’s history and the local network threats it addressed. Learn how ARP poisoning detection works and compare Wireshark, arpwatch and switch-based protection.
Aorato: Microsoft Acquisition, History and Identity Security
Aorato helped shape Microsoft’s approach to identity-threat detection. This independent guide explains its acquisition, Active Directory focus and modern successor technologies.