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Is Someone Monitoring Your Mac? Here's What to Do

If your Mac is acting weird, there's a chance you're being spied on. Here, we'll discuss some of the signs and teach you how to put an end to spyware.

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5 Reasons Installing Fewer Apps Helps You Stay Safe

Do you really need another app on your device? You might think there's no harm in downloading apps to your heart's content, but you'd be wrong...

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4 Cheap Ways to Protect Yourself From Hackers in Public

Do you use your laptop or smartphone in public? Everyone does! So how can you protect yourself from cybercriminals when you're away from home?

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How to Turn Off Location Sharing on BeReal

Protect your privacy on this social media app.

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5 Dating App Privacy Disasters and How to Protect Yourself

Beware of these common online dating app privacy risks and learn how to protect yourself from privacy violations.

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Why Photo Editing Apps Are a Security and Privacy Risk

Many of the most popular photo editing apps on smartphones try to take advantage of users. Here's what to keep an eye out for.

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How to Improve Your Privacy and Security by Changing These Firefox Settings

How can you make Firefox more secure? How can you stop unnecessary tracking on the browser? It's easier than you might think...

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The 5 Most Common Online Privacy Myths, Debunked

Most people don't take their online privacy seriously enough. They regurgitate the same old clichés. But here's why you shouldn't believe those myths.

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Check if Your Browser Is Safe From Tracking With This Free Tool

Your browser can track you using cookies and fingerprinting. So how can you check whether Chrome, Brave, or another browser is tracking you?

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7 Reasons You Shouldn't Use Neeva, the New "Tracker-Free" Search Engine

Neeva is the "first private, ad-free search engine" with "no tracking". But does that mean it's safe to use?

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How to Know Which Apps Are Using Your Camera and Microphone on Windows 11

How many apps on your Windows 11 PC can see or hear you right now? Here's how to check.

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7 Reasons Privacy Should Be Considered a Human Right

Keeping your data safe from prying eyes matters regardless of how you feel about targeted ads or whether you have something to hide.

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The Top 12 Android Secret Security Codes You Need to Know

Looking for the best Android secret codes and hacks? Here are the top USSD codes to sharpen your smartphone's security and privacy.

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How to Revoke Device Access on Your Fitbit Account

When it's time to trade in or sell your Fitbit, make sure you revoke device access from your Fitbit account to avoid any problems.

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6 Ways to Keep Your Email Address Hidden

Looking for how to keep your email address private, out of the hands of scammers and spammers? Here's how to keep as anonymous as possible.

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10 Ways to Hide Personal Content on Your iPhone

Stay safe from prying eyes by making sure all your personal content is hard to access, even when your iPhone is unlocked.

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How to Hide Sensitive Information in a PDF With PDF Redactor for Windows

Sending sensitive information over the internet? Get it censored with PDF Redactor for Windows.

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Protect Your Privacy on the Go With These Portable Windows Apps

Public hotspots and PCs are dangerous for your privacy. Protect yourself while you're out and about with these portable privacy apps for Windows.

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The 5 Best Apps for Tracking Your New Teen Driver

You don't have to worry about your teen when they take the car out for the evening.

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How to Improve the Privacy of Your Mac

Follow these tips to ensure your Mac is as private as possible.

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