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What Are Data Removal Services, and What Data Can They Remove?

Everyone has a data profile online. But what if you want to remove it?

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How to Share an Instagram Post With Only "Close Friends"

You now have more control over who will see your Instagram posts and Reels.

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How to Enable Cookies in Any Mac Browser

Is your browser blocking cookies when you don't want it to?

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How to Hide Your Location During Calls on WhatsApp

You can now hide your IP address during WhatsApp calls.

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Can You Hide Your Following List on Instagram? Workarounds Explained

Not everyone has to see who you follow and who follows you.

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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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How DNS Leaks Can Destroy Anonymity When Using a VPN, And How to Stop Them

When you're trying to stay anonymous online, a VPN is the simplest solution. But a DNS leak can totally undermine the purpose of a VPN...

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How to Talk to Older Relatives About Scams and Cybersecurity

It's natural for older individuals to be less tech-fluent, but this is putting them at risk. Here's how to address it.

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What Is Google Chrome's New IP Protection Feature and How Does It Work?

Google wants to protect your IP address, but is that all it's up to?

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The 9 Best Practices for Android Privacy

If you use an Android device, there's more than one way to protect your privacy.

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How to Stop Instagram Tracking Your Online Activity

Meta has updated its Accounts Center so that you can disable Instagram tracking on other websites.

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How to Clear Safari's Browsing History on an iPhone or Mac

Browsing data reveals your browsing habits, and can be accessed by sites you visit. If you're concerned about your privacy, you can manage and delete your browsing history.

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6 Ways to Make Anonymous Crypto Payments

Don't want to reveal your identity but do want to use crypto? We've got you covered.

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Never Forget How Spotify Compiles Wrapped Every Year... by Collecting Your Data

Spotify's Wrapped feature is a handy annual review of your favorite tracks, based on your listening data. There are pros and cons to this.

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The 5 Best Privacy-Focused Operating Systems

Want more privacy on your computer or laptop? Consider these lesser-known operating systems.

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How to See What X (Twitter) Lists You're On (and How to Remove Yourself)

X lists can be useful, but it's useful to check which ones you're on and remove yourself from the lists you don't want to be included on.

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3 Chatbot Privacy Risks and Concerns You Should Know About

Whether you're using ChatGPT or another chatbot, you need to be aware of the potential threats that put your data privacy into question.

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Suspicious of a Website? How to Check if a Site Is Safe and Legit

You visit a site that asks for your personal information. Can you trust it? Here are seven signs to help you spot a fake or scam website.

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Should You Use a VPN on the Dark Web?

There's a difference between the surface, deep, and dark webs, with the latter generally considered a breeding ground for illicit activities...

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What Is Wi-Fi Eavesdropping? Understanding the Risks and How to Stay Secure

Cybercriminals can listen in on your Wi-Fi activity by eavesdropping. Here's how it works and how you can avoid it.

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