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Health and Fitness Apps Are Violating Your Privacy: How to Protect Yourself

Trying to get fitter but worried about apps collecting your personal details? Don't sweat it: here's what you can do to keep your data private.

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How to Use Nextcloud on Android as an Alternative to Google Drive

Want to de-Google your phone? Here's how to get a free Nextcloud account for Android and use it to replace Google Drive and other Google services.

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How to Hide and Access Hidden Apps in OxygenOS 12 and 13 on OnePlus Phones

The process for hiding apps on OnePlus phones completely changed in OxygenOS 12 and later. Here's what you need to do now.

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Is Duolingo Safe? Here's Everything You Need to Know

Duolingo is great to help you learn a language, but what's its security like? Has it suffered any data breaches? And does it keep your data private?

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Your Weather App May Be Spying on You

Feeling under the weather? You'll be even more gloomy when you consider that the Weather apps on your smartphone could be selling your data.

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What Apps Need My Location?

Apps require too many permissions these days. Most ask for location data. But why? And which apps actually need to know where you live?

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How to Hide Your MAC Address and Why You Should

Spoofing your MAC address can stop you from being tracked. Here's how to chance your MAC address on Windows and MacOS devices.

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5 Google Maps Alternatives That Actually Respect Your Privacy

Still using Google Maps to find your way around? The app collects a lot of private data. So which mapping apps are better for your privacy?

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Why You Shouldn't Allow Someone Else's Gmail Address on Your Android Phone

Sharing a Gmail address with others might seem pretty harmless, but it can be a big security or privacy problem for your Android phone.

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Can Your Android Phone Be Tracked When It’s Turned Off?

Does powering down your Android phone mean that it can no longer be tracked? Here's what you need to know.

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How to Use the Privacy Dashboard on Android

Keep track of which apps access your data—and how often—using Android's Privacy Dashboard.

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How to Find Hidden Apps on Android

Hidden some apps on your phone and need to find them again? Here are six things you can try that should work on all Android devices.

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How to Secure Your Android Phone Before Sending It for Repair

Need to get your phone repaired? Here's how to make your personal data safe before you send it away.

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How to Use Private Share on Samsung Phones to Send Files Securely

The Private Share feature on Samsung Galaxy phones lets you send personal or important files to others safely.

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How to Turn Off System Ads and Offers on Samsung Phones

If you're a Samsung user and you're seeing ads in your notifications, on your lock screen, or in certain built-in apps, here's how to disable them.

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6 Ways to Increase the Privacy and Security of Your Samsung Phone

Samsung Galaxy devices come with a number of options for keeping your data secure and private. Here's how to use them.

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How to Lock the Photos App on Your iPhone

Add an extra layer of security to the Photos app with the help of Screen Time on your iPhone.

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Is It Legal to Record Calls on Your Smartphone?

Just because you can doesn't mean you should or that it's even legal to do so.

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How to Lock Apps on Your iPhone With a Password, Face ID, and More

Add an extra layer of security to your favorite iPhone apps by locking them individually. You can even use Face ID or Touch ID for convenience.

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Why Apple Abandoned Its Plan to Scan Your iCloud Photos

Privacy wins yet again as Apple users no longer need to worry about the company scanning their iCloud photo libraries.

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