Security

Android is the world’s most popular mobile operating system. But one setting you might not know about could save you tons of time.

If you want to stop Google from tracking you almost completely, follow these two steps.

Simple instructions to activate two-factor authentication on Amazon, Facebook, Apple, Twitter and other popular sites and online services.

A step-by-step guide to installing the Ring Video Doorbell.

Are you being flooded by spam calls from numbers with your area code and prefix? Here's how to avoid being tricked by these phony neighbors.

Apple has kept up with regulators and competitors, and now offers users a means to download their personal records stored by the company.

Google Home is useful and easy to use, but it can still get you into trouble. Here are some safety tips.

You can stop Facebook Messenger from logging your calls and texts, but you can't do so without also disabling contact syncing.

You can check to see if you were hit by the Equifax data breach, but the process can be messy. Here's how to do it, and what to do afterward.

How to defend yourself against the malicious ads hijacking iPhone and iPad web browsers.

After beta-testing the feature for months, Reddit has finally rolled out two-factor authentication (2FA) for all users.

Here's a step-by-step tutorial on how to set restrictions (parental controls) for movies, TV shows, adult content and more on YouTube.

It's easy to steal Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. How can you protect your holdings? Can you ever get stolen bitcoins back?

This is the best way yet to give spammers a taste of their own medicine.

These instructions should help you update your router, which is vital to securing every internet-connected device in your home.

Apple is making iOS 11, macOS High Sierra users switch from two-step verification to the newer two-factor model. Here's what you need to do.

CCleaner is a tremendously useful free application that can remove digital clutter and unwanted adware. Here's how to install and use it.

If ransomware hits your computer, don't panic. Here are several things you can do.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is a powerful, free tool that gets rid of adware and other unwanted programs. Here's how to install and use it.

The WannaCry ransomware is pretty scary, but there simple ways to protect yourself from it. Here are just a few.

Stop Comcast from using your router as a public hotspot by turning off the home-hotspot feature in your Xfinity modem.

Secure messaging app Signal has finally added the ability to make video calls. Here's how to do it.

Worried a hacker or criminal might steal your identity? Here are 7 dumb ways people carelessly hand over their private personal information.

So, you've decided to delete your Yahoo account. Nobody can blame you, and we've got a guide for erasing it.

Three popular Bluetooth trackers can expose your password and location when paired with your phone, and there's no easy fix.

Facebook Messenger's 'Secret Conversations' allow end-to-end encryption, but the feature is opt-in. Here's how to turn it on and use it.

Even if you reset your Yahoo password, your phone -- and a hacker's phone -- stays logged in. Here's how to reset access for mobile devices.

Yahoo may confirm the legitimacy of a data breach involving 200 million user accounts, including login credentials and dates of birth.

Yet another Flash Player flaw threatens your security. Here's how to protect yourself by disabling Flash in every major browser.

Cleaning up an infected PC can be frustrating. Here are some simple steps for purging malware from your system.