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What Is a Passkey? Here’s How to Set Up and Use Them (2025)

By: Jacob Roach — September 3^rd 2025 at 11:30

Passkeys were built to enable a password-free future. Here's what they are and how you can start using them.

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Are You Being Tracked by an AirTag? Here’s How to Check

By: Reece Rogers — December 2^nd 2024 at 14:00

If you’re worried that one of Apple’s trackers is following you without consent, try these tips.

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How to Remove Your Personal Info From Google’s Search Results

By: Reece Rogers — May 20^th 2024 at 11:00

Maybe you don’t want your phone number, email, home address, and other details out there for all the web to see. Here’s how to make them vanish.

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AI Scam Calls: How to Protect Yourself, How to Detect

By: Reece Rogers — April 8^th 2024 at 11:30

AI tools are getting better at cloning people’s voices, and scammers are using these new capabilities to commit fraud. Avoid getting swindled by following these expert tips.

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5 Best VPN Services (2024): For Routers, PC, iPhone, Android, and More

By: Scott Gilbertson — February 27^th 2024 at 14:00

It won’t solve all of your privacy problems, but a virtual private network can make you a less tempting target for hackers.

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Apple iOS 17.3: How to Turn on iPhone's New Stolen Device Protection

By: Matt Burgess — January 22^nd 2024 at 18:43

Apple’s iOS 17.3 introduces Stolen Device Protection to iPhones, which could stop phone thieves from taking over your accounts. Here’s how to enable it right now.

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How to Opt Out of Comcast’s Xfinity Storing Your Sensitive Data

By: Reece Rogers — January 19^th 2024 at 13:00

One of America’s largest internet providers may collect data about your political beliefs, race, and sexual orientation to serve personalized ads.

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You Don’t Need to Turn Off Apple’s NameDrop Feature in iOS 17

By: Reece Rogers — November 27^th 2023 at 15:15

Yes, your iPhone automatically turns on NameDrop with the latest software update. But you shouldn’t really be worried about it—regardless of what the police are saying.

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How to Get Facebook Without Ads—if It’s Available for You

By: Reece Rogers — November 9^th 2023 at 16:18

Meta now offers users an ad-free option, but it’s only available in Europe for those who can afford the €10-a-month subscription.

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How to Stop Google Bard From Storing Your Data and Location

By: Reece Rogers — October 1^st 2023 at 12:00

Checking out this AI chatbot's new features? Make sure to keep these privacy tips in mind during your interactions.