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Black Mirror is equal parts wonder and terror. It's gripping, but what real-world tech did Black Mirror predict?

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Did you just see a Mail Privacy Protection popup on your iPhone or Mac? Here's everything you need to know about Apple's feature and how to enable it.

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Windows 11 Is Big on Privacy: Here's Everything You Can Adjust

Windows 11 really cares about your data, and the operating system is packed full of options for the privacy-minded user.

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Surfshark Names the Websites Tracking Your Every Move (and Those That Aren't)

Online trackers are nothing new, but you'll be surprised at some of the names on the list!

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Your online presence is permanent, right? Is it even possible to delete yourself from the internet?

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Telemetry is all about data collection, but what information is gathered, and how is it used?

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More and more employers are using employee surveillance software to keep tabs on workers. Is this just a temporary fad or permanent trend?

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Is the Dark Web Illegal?

Criminal activities can be found via darknets, but is it actually illegal to go on the dark web?

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DuckDuckGo Launches Tracker-Removing Email Protection Service

Boost your privacy without letting go of your existing email address.

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Audacity Faces Backlash Following Controversial Update to Its Privacy Policy

Users are looking for other free alternatives to Audacity—now that it may be collecting and sharing personal user data.

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How to Completely Wipe a Hard Drive on Windows

There are two ways to wipe a hard drive. Here's what you need to know to get it done quick and easy.

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What Does the "Keep Me Logged In" Checkbox Do?

Wondering what actually happens when you click the "keep me signed in" or similar box on a website? Let's take a look.

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Understanding Apple's App Store Privacy Labels

Find out exactly what data your apps are collecting about you with Apple's App Store privacy labels.

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150,000 Surveillance Cameras Exposed in Verkada Security Breach

The breach affects schools, hospitals, prisons, and even tech companies like Tesla.

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Why You Need to Delete Zombie Apps You No Longer Use

"Zombie apps" live on your device despite you never using them. Here's how they open you up to privacy and security problems.

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Why Your Computer Microphone Is a Real Privacy Concern

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The post-Covid world could require digital health passports, but are they any different from existing smart health cards?

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Tim Cook Says Privacy Is One of Humanity's Most Important Issues

In an interview, Apple's CEO called privacy "one of the top issues of the century."

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How to Go Incognito on iPhone and Mac

You don't always want your browser to remember where you've been. Here's how to go incognito, no matter what you're using.

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