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AI Is Coming for Your Social Media Data: Can You Do Anything About It?

Companies are using and selling social media data to train AI models. What can the ordinary social media user do about it?

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How Scammers Are Using Your Face to Commit Fraud

The Gold Pickaxe malware is making the rounds, and its main goal is stealing a photo of your face.

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What Is a Proxy Server?

Heard the term "proxy server" but have no idea what it means? Here's how a proxy can help beat region blocking and more.

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VPN Blocked? Why This Happens and What to Do About It

Ever tried to connect to a website or streaming service and found your VPN is blocked? Here's why that happens.

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7 Reasons Why You Should Use a VPN

Considering a VPN subscription? They're more useful than you think.

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How Do You Cancel a NordVPN Trial or Subscription?

Decided to cancel your NordVPN trial or subscription? Here's what to do.

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Is Your Snapchat Data Secure & Does Snapchat Use Encryption?

Snapchat isn't as secure as you think—at least, not for text messages.

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Concerned About ChatGPT Privacy? Here's How to Opt Out

How much of your data is ChatGPT keeping?

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Proxy vs. VPN: What's the Difference and Which Should You Use?

Can a proxy protect your online privacy? Better off with a VPN? Not sure what's best? Let's settle the proxy versus VPN debate.

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WhatsApp vs. Signal: Which Messaging App Should You Use?

Signal is a WhatsApp alternative that has received a lot of praise for its focus on privacy. But how do the two apps compare?

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The Best VPN Services in 2024

Want to boost your privacy? Or just watch Netflix when you're away? You need a VPN!

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How to Turn Link History On or Off on Instagram

Instagram makes it easy to view the sites you recently visited from the app. But you can disable the feature.

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Is Amazon's Alexa Spying on You?

Is your Alexa listening more than it should? Learn more about how Amazon handles your privacy when it comes to Alexa-enabled devices.

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How to Delete Your Facebook Watch History (and Why You Should)

Deleting your video watch history from your Facebook profile could deter prying eyes.

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How to Generate an SSH Key in Windows: 2 Methods

Secure your server connection with this quick guide to generating SSH keys in Windows 11 and 10.

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How Google's Third-Party Cookie Phase-Out Will Improve Browsing

How will the phase-out of third-party cookies affect your internet experience?

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Don't Overshare! How to Avoid Sharing Too Much Online [Podcast]

You've been sharing too much online. Photos, check-ins, perhaps even passwords. We show you how to stop in this week's podcast.

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How to Delete Your Personal Data From Public Record Websites

Don't want your information falling into the wrong hands? Learn how to delete your personal information from the web!

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10 Things You Should Never Share on Social Media

Be careful what you share on social media because you never know who could see it.

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What Are Data Removal Services, and What Data Can They Remove?

Everyone has a data profile online. But what if you want to remove it?

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