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How to See Hidden Files on Your Mac

Learn the easiest ways to make your Mac show all its hidden files.

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How to Automatically Sign Into a User Account on Windows 11/10

Fed up with typing your password? Log in to Windows 11 or 10 automatically instead!

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The Best VPN Services in 2024

Want to boost your privacy? Or just watch Netflix when you're away? You need a VPN!

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6 Minimalist Cybersecurity Tips You Can Implement Right Now

Less presence means less footprint, which makes you safer online and with less digital maintenance. What's not to love?

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Does ChatGPT Have Privacy Issues?

ChatGPT can be a bit of fun, but you might take it more seriously when you know how much private data it collects about you.

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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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8 Privacy Tips When Using Your MacBook in a Public Place

Using your MacBook in a public setting is risky. So, rely on these privacy tips to stay safe while you work.

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5 Ways Windows 11 Collects Your Data

Here are some ways Windows 11 harvests your information, and how to stop it.

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How to Hide and Lock the Hidden Album in Your Mac's Photos App

Add an extra layer of security to the photos you've hidden on your Mac.

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Goovis G3 Max Personal Cinema Display: The Best Private Big Screen Experience Yet

With 1440p per eye and up to 120Hz refresh rate, this versatile display can be your own private IMAX-like cinema or a desktop monitor replacement.

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How to View and Clear the Windows 10 Activity History

Windows collects data on you and your activity. Learn how to find and delete your Windows activity history.

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What Is Kamo? Is CCleaner's VPN Worth Buying?

Kamo, part of the privacy-friendly CCleaner, is a VPN service that stops user tracking. Here's how and whether it's worth investing in.

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How to Permanently Delete Files on Your PC Before Selling It

Are you getting rid of an old device? Simply reformatting or deleting data won't keep you secure. Here's how to make your information unrecoverable.

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How Does Your Mac Protect Your Privacy?

The last thing you need to worry about as a Mac user is your privacy because Apple takes care of that for you.

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How to Change Your Mac's MAC Address (and Why)

A MAC address is a serial number that ships with every hardware device connected to the Internet. Here's why and how you can change it on your Mac.

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7 Types of Apps You Should Install With Caution on Your Mac

Be careful while installing third-party apps on your Mac, especially the ones that fall under any of these categories.

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Here’s Why You Might Be Sharing Your Camera With a Cyberattacker

A hacker might be spying on you via your webcam and microphone. And you allowed them that access. Here's how.

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Mailfence vs. ProtonMail: Which Is More Secure?

Privacy is an important thing to consider when picking an email service provider. Which of Mailfence and ProtonMail is better?

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What You Need to Know About Possible Opt-Out Telemetry in Google’s Go

What do you do when your compiler starts phoning home data about your usage? Is it a problem and is there an alternative?

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How to Hide App Store Purchases on Your iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Want some of your app purchases to be private? We'll teach you how to hide them.

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