Data for dollars: Beware of cash-incentive deals
Would you sell your data to a retailer? That’s essentially what’s going on when a company offers you money or discounts just for registering an account.
Explainer: Google settles class-action lawsuit over Incognito mode
Chrome’s Incognito mode doesn’t prevent Google from tracking you—and users sued over it. Here are the terms Google agreed to in a settlement.
What is Incognito mode, and is it safe?
Even in Incognito mode, your privacy is not guaranteed—as highlighted by recently settled lawsuit against Google.
SSH vs. VPN: Which is better?
Both provide a secure, encrypted connection—but SSH is more limiting.
Are age verification laws in the U.S. a threat to digital freedom?
Some states are requiring ID to access adult content online. Here’s why it’s a problem.
Will deceased accounts on social media outnumber the living?
Social media accounts belonging to deceased people are set to outnumber living populations.
U.S. moves to ban TikTok. Are other apps at risk?
TikTok is at risk of being banned in the U.S.—but what about popular apps like Shein, CapCut, and WeChat?
App-roval: The best and worst apps for user privacy and safety
DuckDuckGo is considered one of the best apps for security and privacy, while free gaming apps are the most problematic.
12 sci-fi technologies that became a reality
Are sci-fi writers the prophets of the tech world?
How to recover a hacked WhatsApp account
And how to avoid getting hacked.