Privacy
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Stop Using the iOS Highlighter to Hide Personal Info in Your Photos
It's pretty easy to reverse this often-used privacy "technique," so here's what to do instead.
Always Do This Before Letting Someone Borrow Your Phone
You can quickly restrict their access while also letting them get what they need from your phone.
You Can Make It Way Harder for Cookies to Track You in Edge
Customize this feature to automatically delete any of your browsing data.
You Can Finally Get Your Personal Information Off Google
The tech company is permitting the withdrawal of phone numbers, email addresses, and physical addresses.
You Should Change These TikTok Privacy Settings
Stop giving TikTok permission to steal your personal data.
Stop Blurring Your Sensitive Information in Screenshots
That pixilated address or birth date isn't as hidden as you think it is.
Stop Zoom From Keeping Your Mac’s Mic Open After a Call Ends
No one needs to hear what you have to say after the meeting ends.
Just How Much Does Your Phone Listen to Sell You Targeted Ads?
Your data says a lot about you, and companies can see more of it than you may think.
How to Stop Your Contacts From Finding Your Twitter Profile
There's no need for people to see your Tweets just because they know you.
Is ExpressVPN Safe to Use?
The parent company behind some of the biggest VPN services has a shady past; how worried should you be?
Why You Should Delete Your YouTube History Often (and How to Do It)
Get rid of junk videos on your YouTube recommendations list.
How to Download Everything Amazon Knows About You (It's a Lot)
Alexa has been keeping tabs on you. Here's how to see what it knows.
What to Know About Facebook’s New ‘Privacy Center’
Learn more about how Facebook uses your data—and better control what the platform knows about you.
How to Beat Social Media Algorithms (and Why You Should Try)
As the saying goes, if the product is free, you are the product.
How to Stop Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile From Collecting Your Phone Data to Sell Ads
Each of the major carriers tracks its customers and uses the data to sell ads, but you can turn it off.
How to Lock Up Your Photos and Videos in Google Photos
Hide sensitive photos and videos on your phone, and stop them from uploading to the cloud.
6 Ways to Reduce Shady-Ass Tracking on Your Computer
Let's restrict permissions for apps that don't need them, and stop them from sending your data back to the developers.
Do Therapy Apps Really Protect Your Privacy?
Text-based mental health apps like BetterHelp aren't as private as you might have hoped.
Can ISPs, Websites, and Your Boss Tell If You're Using a VPN?
Short answer: Yes. But there might not be anything to worry about.