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5 Android Phone Settings That Protect Your Privacy From Other Users

Keep your personal data to yourself.

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Avoid These 3 Types of App if You Care About Privacy

You can't always trust smartphone apps with your data. Here are the types of app you need to avoid and why.

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How to Delete the Different Types of Fitbit Data and Why You Might Want To

The data your Fitbit collects can be incredibly valuable for your fitness, but it may also be vulnerable to data brokers. Here's how to delete it.

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Seeing Overly Personal Ads Online? 3 Ways to Make Them Stop

Here's how to disable personal ads on Google, Twitter, and Facebook, doing all you can to stay anonymous online.

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How to Control Your Privacy on Facebook Messenger

You decide how people can contact you on this instant messaging app.

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What Is a "Dead Man's Switch" and How Do You Set One Up?

If you have information you want to pass on after your death, a dead man's switch could be what you need.

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How Does an NDA Protect Your Data?

What's the definition of an NDA? What's the difference between an NDA and a confidentiality agreement? Here's what you need to know.

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4 Tips for Using WhatsApp Web's Privacy Settings

Control what others see in your WhatsApp profile with these features.

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6 Reasons Why You Should Give Your Smart Home Its Own Email Address

See some advantages of creating a dedicated email address for your smart home.

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Are You Being Stalked? What to Do When You See an “AirTag Found Moving With You” Alert

Did your iPhone just notify you that there is an AirTag found moving with you? Here’s what you need to do to make sure you’re not being followed.

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How to Stop Your Android Phone From Tracking You

Your Android phone is tracking you in many ways. Here are eight steps you can take to stop it.

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Why You Should Never Close Your MacBook if You Have a Camera Cover

Closing your MacBook can damage the screen if you’re using a camera cover. Here’s why and what to do instead.

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How to Maintain Your Privacy When Using Alexa: 8 Easy Ways

Amazon's Alexa is an extremely useful virtual assistant to have at your disposal. However, you might not want Alexa knowing everything about you...

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How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication on Your Fitbit Account

Health data is increasingly at risk when passwords appear in data leaks. Using 2FA can help guard your Fitbit account and health data.

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7 Cryptocurrencies That Will Actually Protect Your Privacy

Don't trust Bitcoin or Ethereum to protect your privacy. You need a privacy-focused crypto for that.

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5 New Email Apps to Keep Your Messages Organized and Private

These new and free email apps offer several ways to take care of common email issues like privacy, organization, and inbox overload.

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Why You Need to Delete Your Period App

Does your period-tracking app keep your data private? And if not, what are the most secure period-tracking services you should try?

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8 Selfies You Should Never Share on Social Media

Not all selfies are worth showing off on social media. Here's what to avoid.

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Why You Should Never Use a Free VPN If You Value Your Privacy

Looking to get a VPN for free? Think twice for your own good.

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How to Tell if Someone Was Snooping on Your PC: 4 Ways

Suspect that your computer isn't how you left it? Think someone is checking on your computer? Learn how to tell if someone was snooping on your PC!

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