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3 Privacy-Enhancing Features in DuckDuckGo for Android That You Need to Try

DuckDuckGo is a top browser for anyone who wants to protect their privacy while online. Here are three standout features in the Android app.

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What Is GrapheneOS and Is it Better for Your Privacy?

GrapheneOS is a custom version of Android that claims to prioritize your privacy and security. But does it? Should you switch to GrapheneOS?

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What Is DuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials and Should You Install It?

The search engine, DuckDuckGo, offers users a Privacy Essentials add-on, so what does it do, and should you add it to your browser?

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5 Free Privacy Tools You Can Use on Any Device

Here are some free tools you can download to your PC, laptop, and smartphone to keep your data private. And they sync between devices too!

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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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How to Access Tor on Your Smartphone

Tor is great for your privacy and security, but how can you access it on your smartphone? It's much easier than you might think...

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Is FaceApp Safe to Use? Here's What You Need to Know

FaceApp is a useful and fun photo editing app, but how secure are your images? Who really is in control of your data?

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The 5 Best Free Apps to Strengthen Your Smartphone's Security

Staying secure doesn't have to cost! So, what are the best, free apps to boost your smartphone's security and privacy?

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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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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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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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Why No Governments Should Have Access to Your WhatsApp Data

With so many conversations happening on WhatsApp, it's no surprise some governments want access. But what would happen if they got it?

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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 Set Up and Use Two-Step Verification on WhatsApp

Make your WhatsApp account even more secure.

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How to Clear Cookies on Android Browsers, and Why You Should

You can protect your privacy on Android by deleting cookies from your browser. Here's how to do it in Chrome, Opera, Firefox, and Vivaldi.

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5 Reasons Not to Install a Free Phone Tracker App Without Permission

Looking for the best free phone tracker app to use without someone's permission? You might want to reconsider...

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Is Wickr Secure? How the Encrypted Instant Messenger App Works

Wickr promises end-to-end encryption on your instant messages and much more, so is it secure to use? How does it compare to other instant messengers?

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3 New Privacy Features Coming to WhatsApp

These will boost your confidence in using this instant messaging app.

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What Is Google Play Data and Where Is It Stored?

Google Play collects data about you, but where? Is it really secure? And how does Google Play Services also store your private information?

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