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How to Remove Your Personal Info From Google’s Search Results

Maybe you don’t want your phone number, email, home address, and other details out there for all the web to see. Here’s how to make them vanish.

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5 Best VPN Services (2024): For Routers, PC, iPhone, Android, and More

It won’t solve all of your privacy problems, but a virtual private network can make you a less tempting target for hackers.

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AI Scam Calls: How to Protect Yourself, How to Detect

AI tools are getting better at cloning people’s voices, and scammers are using these new capabilities to commit fraud. Avoid getting swindled by following these expert tips.

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Apple iOS 17.3: How to Turn on iPhone's New Stolen Device Protection

Apple’s iOS 17.3 introduces Stolen Device Protection to iPhones, which could stop phone thieves from taking over your accounts. Here’s how to enable it right now.

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How to Opt Out of Comcast’s Xfinity Storing Your Sensitive Data

One of America’s largest internet providers may collect data about your political beliefs, race, and sexual orientation to serve personalized ads.

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You Don’t Need to Turn Off Apple’s NameDrop Feature in iOS 17

Yes, your iPhone automatically turns on NameDrop with the latest software update. But you shouldn’t really be worried about it—regardless of what the police are saying.

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How to Get Facebook Without Ads—if It’s Available for You

Meta now offers users an ad-free option, but it’s only available in Europe for those who can afford the €10-a-month subscription.

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How to Stop Google Bard From Storing Your Data and Location

Checking out this AI chatbot's new features? Make sure to keep these privacy tips in mind during your interactions.

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Facebook Trains Its AI on Your Data. Opting Out May Be Futile

Here's how to request that your personal information not be used to train Meta's AI model. "Request" is the operative word here.

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How to Talk to Your Kids About Social Media and Mental Health

Here’s what the science really says about teens and screens—and how to start the conversation with young people of any age.

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The Most Popular Digital Abortion Clinics, Ranked by Data Privacy

Telehealth companies that provide abortion pills are surging in popularity. Which are as safe as they claim to be?

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Google's New Feature Ensures Your Pixel Phone Hasn't Been Hacked. Here’s How It Works

Pixel Binary Transparency is the latest security benefit for Pixel owners.

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How to Remove Your Personal Info From Google by Using Its ‘Results About You’ Tool

You can now set up alerts for whenever your home address, phone number, and email address appears in Search.

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How to Automatically Delete Passcode Texts on Android and iOS

Here’s one simple way to reduce your security risk while logging in.

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How to Use Discord’s Family Center With Your Teens

The popular communication platform launched a new child safety tool for parents. Here’s what the feature does (and doesn’t) include.

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How Threads' Privacy Policy Compares to Twitter's (and Its Rivals')

Want to try out Meta’s new social media app? Here’s more context on what personal data is collected by Threads and similar social media apps.

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5 Ways to Make Your Instant Messaging More Secure

Make sure your chats are kept as private as you want them to be.

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How to Stop Google From Deleting Your Inactive Account

Your inactive profiles, like Gmail or Docs, could turn into digital dust later this year. A few clicks can save them.

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Your Twitter Feed Sucks Now. These Free Add-Ons Can Help

A  few simple tools can help filter out most Twitter Blue users (but still see the ones you like).

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How You Can Tell the AI Images of Trump’s Arrest Are Deepfakes

Doctored images of the former US president went viral on Twitter. These are the telltale signs that they aren’t what they seem.

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What to Do When Your Boss Is Spying on You

Employee monitoring increased with Covid-19’s remote work—and stuck around for back-to-the-office.

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What to Look for When Buying a Security Camera (2023): Tips and Risks

Eufy's recent scandal shows it's not so much about the data breach but about how a company responds. Here are a few ways to shop smart.

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How to Make Sure You’re Not Accidentally Sharing Your Location

Keep your movements private.

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I Lost $17,000 in Crypto. Here’s How to Avoid My Mistake

I’m not the first person to suffer this fate, but hopefully I can be the last.

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How to Avoid Black Friday Scams Online

'Tis the season for swindlers and hackers. Use these tips to spot frauds and keep your payment info secure.

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How to Use Apple Pay or Google Wallet Instead of Plastic Cards

Cash is safe—for now. Contactless payment methods, like Apple Pay or Google Wallet, are more of a threat to the existence of physical cards.

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How to Advocate for Data Privacy and Users' Rights

Want to speak up against Big Tech, unjust data collection, and surveillance? Here's how to be an activist in your community and beyond.

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You’re Not Stringer Bell, but You May Still Need a Burner Phone

Prepaid phones are looking good as privacy worries peak.