In today’s digital age, protecting your privacy isn’t always easy. But a few simple settings on your phone can go a long way. It’s Data Privacy Week, which means now is a good time to take control of ...

Every time I set up a new desktop or laptop, I change a handful of Windows settings to improve my experience and protect my privacy. Changing your default apps is essential, especially if you plan on ...

A few simple tweaks to your browser can reduce the amount of personal information you give up to advertisers and other tech companies. Here's what to change in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari. I ...

Update, March 8, 2025: This story, originally published March 7, has been updated with details of more data that Google has confirmed it will be deleting unless account holders take swift action to ...

In the Settings app, go to Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap and choose one of two options: double tap or triple tap. You should see a list of actions you can run by tapping the back of your iPhone, ...

Anyone who's set up a new Windows PC knows you spend a good chunk of that process removing or disabling the things that make the operating system a pain. If it's not finding ways to make Windows 11 ...

Your iPhone holds a detailed map of your life—from messages and photos to financial data and location history. Protecting that information is more important than ever as mobile privacy threats ...

One of the biggest draws of the Nintendo Switch 2 is an enhanced suite of social features, allowing you to chat and share gameplay with your friends. It also means new ways to accidentally erode your ...

If the “Restart Office to apply changes to your privacy settings” message keeps popping up on your Windows 11/10 PC, read this post to learn how to fix the issue. Many users have reported that this ...