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Sam Cook

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Samuel Cook is a SaaS product researcher who's been immersed in both B2B and B2C software for over 10 years in various roles, including freelance technical product writing, marketing, and research. He has also been a prolific and trusted ghostwriter for multiple C-suite executives within B2B SaaS companies, with thought leadership content that has appeared in Forbes and Entrepreneur magazine. His career journey has taken him from the classroom as a highschool English teacher, to a freelance content writer, to marketing leader.

As the Head of B2B Strategy and Deveopment, Sam utilizes his experience within the software industry to provide deep and and approachable strategy guides for software buyers across various niches, including internet privacy, IT security, and more. He derives a signficant amount of satisfication from helping software buyers get an advantage in the sales process. He brings together his various experiences, including working previously as a Content Director for a B2B SaaS company, to unravel sometimes confusing product features and marketing language.

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Articles by Sam

Looking for a VPN to use with Stremio? We reveal the best VPNs for Stremio that offer fast speeds and protect your privacy while streaming online. Plus we talk you through how to use them. 
By Sam Cook in VPN & Privacy on May 24, 2024
Suffering under slow internet speeds? Not getting the speeds you're paying for? This guide will walk you through over a dozen tips to help speed up your internet connection. 
By Sam Cook in Internet providers on September 6, 2019
Still confused by broadband and everything about it? This guide will help you understand exactly wha
By Sam Cook in Internet providers on January 19, 2023
The FrostWire service works well, but may not be the best option for everyone. This article covers all of the best FrostWire alternatives for those that want to try something different. 
By Sam Cook in VPN & Privacy on January 3, 2023
Getting lots of spam text messages? You're a victim of what's known as "smishing," a text message form of phishing that's getting worse every year. We find out how smishing works and how to stop it.
By Sam Cook in Information Security on November 22, 2023
What's better than getting rid of malware on your Windows machine? Doing it for free! Windows Defender comes with every Windows 10 installation, but it's not the only free Windows antivirus software available. 
By Sam Cook in Antivirus on February 12, 2021
This guide will teach you how to recognize secure websites you can trust and how to spot fake ones run by fraudsters looking to scam you.
By Sam Cook in Information Security on April 2, 2024
If your device has been infected by malware, free removal tools are available. However, pick carefully because some will make the situation worse - here's a list of the best free Malware removal tools we recommend.
By Sam Cook in Antivirus on May 10, 2024
Software updates might be annoying but they are there for a very good reason. 
By Sam Cook in Information Security on May 14, 2021
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