How to block someone on WhatsApp By Peter Wolinski published 6 August 23 Need to block someone on WhatsApp? Here's how to do it.
How to see and delete Alexa's recordings of you By Henry T. Casey, Mike Prospero last updated 8 June 23 With police asking Amazon to turn over data sent from an Alexa-powered Echo speaker, here's how to manage your Alexa history and recordings.
How to avoid Amazon scams — 5 tips you need to know By Anthony Spadafora last updated 17 March 23 Scammers abuse the Amazon name to con you in all sorts of ways. Here are 5 things you need to watch out for.
How to use DuckDuckGo: Everything you need to know By Anthony Spadafora last updated 27 January 23 DuckDuckGo is a popular privacy-conscious search engine. Here's how to set it up and use it.
What to do if your Social Security number is stolen By Anthony Spadafora last updated 24 January 23 If your Social Security number is stolen, scammers can easily steal your identity. Here’s what to do if it happens to you.
Your router's security stinks: Here's how to fix it By Anthony Spadafora last updated 23 January 23 Most home Wi-Fi routers have serious security flaws, and some are so vulnerable to attack they should be thrown out, an expert warns.
Personalized iPhone ads can put your privacy at risk — disable this feature By Andy Sansom published 7 December 22 No one likes to give out their private data, personalized ads can be intrusive and infuriating, luckily it's easy to stop them on an iPhone.
Telegram: What it is and how to use it By Anthony Spadafora last updated 16 November 22 Here's how to install and use Telegram to get encrypted, self-destructing, non-intrusive messaging.
9 tips for safe Cyber Monday shopping By Sue Marquette Poremba last updated 24 October 22 Here's how to avoid cybercrooks and scammers to shop safely on Cyber Monday — and throughout the holiday season.
How to set up a fraud alert to protect your credit and identity By Emily Long last updated 27 September 22 Placing a fraud alert on your credit files can be a crucial first step in preventing identity theft, and it's free. Here's how to set it up.
How to freeze your credit: Everything you need to know By Paul Wagenseil last updated 27 September 22 Freezing your credit files is the most effective and cheapest way to minimize your chances of identity theft. Here's how to do it.
How to create strong passwords By Sue Marquette Poremba last updated 19 September 22 Passwords are your front line of defense, so you'd better have some good ones. Here's how to make and remember them.
How to remove contact details from Google Search By Peter Wolinski last updated 17 September 22 Google has made it possible to have personal information like email addresses and contact details removed from Search — here's how to do it
How to change region on Netflix: access exclusive content anywhere By Mo Harber-Lamond published 9 August 22 VPN Netflix shows different content in different countries, but by using a VPN you can change your location and watch everything on offer.
How to unblock Netflix on iOS, iPhone and iPad By Richard Sutherland last updated 26 July 22 vpn With the right tools, you can view the entire Netflix catalog on your iOS device no matter where you are in the world.
How to block robocalls By Emily Long last updated 25 July 22 Follow these tips to block those annoying robocalls and spam calls for good.
How to use a VPN for streaming By Mo Harber-Lamond published 17 June 22 vpn By using a VPN to change your location, you can watch content on tons of streaming sites that would usually be blocked in your country.
OpenVPN vs WireGuard vs Lightway - which VPN protocol should you use? By Mo Harber-Lamond published 20 May 22 vpn VPNs flaunt their range of protocols, but does the one you pick really matter? Here, we pit the three biggest protocols against each other.
How to completely disable location tracking on iPhone By Dale Fox published 9 May 22 Your iPhone will track you by default — but you can disable location tracking entirely if needed
How to disable location tracking on Android By Peter Wolinski published 8 May 22 If you're security conscious, you'll certainly want to find out how to disable location tracking on Android
How to tell if an AirTag is stalking you — and what you can do about it By Paul Wagenseil published 23 February 22 Here's how you can tell if an AirTag is stalking you, whether you use an iPhone, an Android phone or no phone at all.
How to install a VPN on a router By Mo Harber-Lamond published 21 February 22 vpn Installing a VPN on a router isn't necessarily a simple process, so here we run down all the steps you need to take.
How to use Signal: Everything you need to know By Emily Long published 8 February 22 Here's all you need to know to get started with the Signal encrypted-messaging app.
How to set up and use the iOS 15 App Privacy Report By Dan Moren published 23 December 21 The App Privacy Report debuted with the iOS 15.2 update. Here's how to set up the iOS 15 App Privacy Report and what the data it collects means.
How to shop safely on Black Friday By Paul Wagenseil published 16 November 21 Cybercriminals and advertisers are eagerly waiting for you to head to shopping malls and retails websites on Black Friday. Here's how to avoid their traps.
How to set up an Apple ID recovery key By Denise Primbet published 10 September 21 We've prepared a step-by-step guide on how to set up an Apple ID recovery key on your Apple devices.
How to freeze your credit with Equifax By Paul Wagenseil published 30 August 21 A credit freeze may be the single best way to protect your identity. Here's how to set one up with Equifax.
How to freeze your credit with Experian By Paul Wagenseil published 30 August 21 A credit freeze is the simplest and cheapest way to protect yourself from identity theft. Here's how to set one up with Experian.
How to freeze your credit with TransUnion By Paul Wagenseil published 30 August 21 Freezing your credit file may be the single most effective way to prevent identity theft, and it's free. Here's how to get a credit freeze with TransUnion.
How to lock down Google Drive files By Paul Wagenseil, Robert Irvine published 20 August 21 Google lets you prevent other people from copying, downloading or printing your Google Drive files. Here's how to do so.