Here's the One Android Setting Everyone Should Change By Adam Ismail published 28 August 18 Android is the world’s most popular mobile operating system. But one setting you might not know about could save you tons of time.
How to Stop Google from Tracking Your Location By Marshall Honorof published 13 August 18 If you want to stop Google from tracking you almost completely, follow these two steps.
What two-factor authentication (2FA) is - and how to enable it By Marshall Honorof published 24 July 18 Simple instructions to activate two-factor authentication on Amazon, Facebook, Apple, Twitter and other popular sites and online services.
How to Install the Ring Video Doorbell By Mike Prospero published 21 July 18 A step-by-step guide to installing the Ring Video Doorbell.
How to Avoid (and Block) 'Neighbor-Spoofing' Robocalls By Emily Long published 1 July 18 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.
How to See Everything Apple Knows About You By Henry T. Casey published 1 May 18 Apple has kept up with regulators and competitors, and now offers users a means to download their personal records stored by the company.
5 Ways to Secure Your Google Home Device By Emily Long published 28 April 18 Google Home is useful and easy to use, but it can still get you into trouble. Here are some safety tips.
Here's How to Stop Facebook Messenger from Logging Calls, Texts By Paul Wagenseil published 26 March 18 You can stop Facebook Messenger from logging your calls and texts, but you can't do so without also disabling contact syncing.
Equifax Breach: Follow These Steps to Protect Yourself By Paul Wagenseil published 14 March 18 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 Stop Ads from Hijacking Your iOS Browser By Henry T. Casey published 19 February 18 How to defend yourself against the malicious ads hijacking iPhone and iPad web browsers.
How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication on Reddit By Marshall Honorof published 26 January 18 After beta-testing the feature for months, Reddit has finally rolled out two-factor authentication (2FA) for all users.
How to Set Up YouTube Parental Controls By Don Reisinger published 3 January 18 Here's a step-by-step tutorial on how to set restrictions (parental controls) for movies, TV shows, adult content and more on YouTube.
How to Prevent Your Bitcoins from Being Hacked or Stolen By Sue Marquette Poremba published 13 December 17 It's easy to steal Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. How can you protect your holdings? Can you ever get stolen bitcoins back?
Watch How to Exact Delicious Revenge on Email Scammers By Don Reisinger published 10 November 17 This is the best way yet to give spammers a taste of their own medicine.
How to Update Your Router's Firmware By Marshall Honorof published 17 October 17 These instructions should help you update your router, which is vital to securing every internet-connected device in your home.
Apple Pushing Two-Factor Authentication: What to Do By Henry T. Casey published 26 September 17 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.
How to Install and Use CCleaner By Linda Rosencrance published 18 September 17 CCleaner is a tremendously useful free application that can remove digital clutter and unwanted adware. Here's how to install and use it.
What to Do If You're Infected by Ransomware By Paul Wagenseil published 30 June 17 If ransomware hits your computer, don't panic. Here are several things you can do.
How to Install and Use Malwarebytes Anti-Malware By Linda Rosencrance published 2 June 17 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.
How to Protect Yourself from WannaCry Ransomware By Paul Wagenseil published 19 May 17 The WannaCry ransomware is pretty scary, but there simple ways to protect yourself from it. Here are just a few.
How to Disable Comcast Xfinity Public Wi-Fi By Cherlynn Low published 27 April 17 Stop Comcast from using your router as a public hotspot by turning off the home-hotspot feature in your Xfinity modem.
How to Make Video Calls on Signal By Andrew E. Freedman published 15 February 17 Secure messaging app Signal has finally added the ability to make video calls. Here's how to do it.
7 Easy Ways to Get Your Identity Stolen By Sue Marquette Poremba published 13 February 17 Worried a hacker or criminal might steal your identity? Here are 7 dumb ways people carelessly hand over their private personal information.
How to Delete Your Yahoo Account Right Now By Henry T. Casey published 21 December 16 So, you've decided to delete your Yahoo account. Nobody can blame you, and we've got a guide for erasing it.
Avoid These Key Finders If You Care About Your Privacy By Marshall Honorof published 26 October 16 Three popular Bluetooth trackers can expose your password and location when paired with your phone, and there's no easy fix.
How to Encrypt Facebook Messenger (and Why You Should) By Andrew E. Freedman published 4 October 16 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.
Yahoo Security Alert: Resetting Password Isn't Enough By Paul Wagenseil published 30 September 16 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.
500 Million Yahoo Accounts Hacked? What to Do Now By Henry T. Casey published 22 September 16 Yahoo may confirm the legitimacy of a data breach involving 200 million user accounts, including login credentials and dates of birth.
You Should Disable Adobe Flash Player Now: Here's How By Paul Wagenseil published 17 June 16 Yet another Flash Player flaw threatens your security. Here's how to protect yourself by disabling Flash in every major browser.
How to Clean Up an Infected Computer By Sue Marquette Poremba published 19 May 16 Cleaning up an infected PC can be frustrating. Here are some simple steps for purging malware from your system.