How to know you've been hacked on mobile By Krishi Chowdhary published 9 December 23 vpn Cyber attacks are on the rise and your device can be infiltrated by a malicious third party. Here are 6 ways you can check if your mobile has been hacked.
How to protect your child on their new PlayStation By Olivia Powell published 30 November 23 Protect your child Gaming VPNs will protect your child from DDoS attacks and ISP throttling and anonymize them on the internet.
How to change your Spotify password By Nikshep Myle published 26 November 23 Learn how to change your Spotify password using your computer browser or mobile app.
How to block someone on TikTok By Emma Street published 22 November 23 Enhance your TikTok experience by learning how to block unwanted accounts. Our guide provides simple steps to help you create a safe and enjoyable space on the video-streaming platform.
How to enable Contact Key Verification in iOS 17.2 By Tom Pritchard published 3 November 23 Here's how you can enable Contact Key Verification in iOS 17.2, and add more security to iMessage.
Your iPhone has a fatal security flaw — how to fix it immediately By Peter Wolinski last updated 27 October 23 Old passcodes can be used to unlock your device... you'll want to delete those.
iOS 17 Safari makes private browsing more secure — here's how By Philip Michaels published 25 September 23 iOS 17 adds locked private browsing to Safari where you can use Face ID to secure your open tabs. Here's how it works.
iOS 17 brings a long overdue security feature to your iPhone — here's how to enable it By Peter Wolinski last updated 19 September 23 You can now set your iPhone to automatically delete those two-factor authentication messages. Here's how.
How to stop your Android phone from listening to you By Alyse Stanley published 21 August 23 Google's virtual assistant could be eavesdropping on your Android phone. Here's a step-by-step guide for disabling it.
How to set up Gmail two-factor authentication By David Crookes published 10 August 23 Learn how to set up Gmail two-factor authentication and make it harder for hackers to attack your account
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 turn off automatic updates in Windows 10 By Robert Irvine last updated 23 March 23 Want to stop Windows 10 installing updates automatically? Here's how to turn off automatic updates until a more convenient time.
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 share a Wi-Fi password By Richard Priday last updated 6 March 23 Help people easily connect their Android and iOS devices to your home network by learning how to share a Wi-Fi password.
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.
Change this iPhone setting to instantly protect your phone from thieves By Andy Sansom published 19 January 23 Prevented unwanted access to your phone's private information by disabling Control Center on your iPhone when locked
How to delete your LastPass account By Tom Pritchard published 23 December 22 In the wake of a massive security breach, here's how to delete your LastPass account and move elsewhere.
Google Chrome killing passwords with passkeys — here's how to use them By Anthony Spadafora published 12 December 22 Passkeys support is now available in Chrome and this is everything you need to know about this new technology and how to use it.
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.
Enable this feature to stop your iPhone from being hacked By Peter Wolinski published 27 October 22 iOS Lockdown Mode is designed to keep your iPhone safe from hackers at a cost of some of its features. Here's how to turn it on.
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 I Got Cussed Out by Social Security Scammers By Marshall Honorof last updated 19 October 22 While Social Security number scams tend to work better on older folks, the scammers will target anyone.
Spyware: What It Is, and How to Remove It By Tom's Guide Staff last updated 5 October 22 We've heard a lot about spyware, but what exactly is it and how does it differ from other kinds of malware?
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 turn on end-to-end encryption on a Ring Video Doorbell By Mike Prospero last updated 18 August 22 Don't want anyone else seeing your Ring Video doorbell footage? Here's how to enable end-to-end encryption.
How to password protect a PDF on Mac By David Crookes last updated 31 July 22 If you want to keep a document secure, it's worth knowing how to encrypt a PDF on Mac