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Ring is giving you more privacy controls - change these settings now
Updated 02/03/2020 to include new information about data sharing and Control Center limitations.
Home security has gotten a huge boost in recent years from new technology. Even your doorbell is getting smarter.
This data breach happened 5 years ago, now victims are being targeted
Data breaches are just one step in a multi-pronged attack on your digital life. When your personal information gets stolen, that’s usually only the opening salvo. What follows after can be anything from targeted harassment and spam to full-blown ransom emails.
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Advertisers are following you home with targeted junk mail
If you find those targeted ads that are following you around online creepy, it’s time to take matters into your own hands. One way to do this is by changing settings on sites that are known for tracking.
Need help figuring out how to do this? No worries, we’ve got you covered. Tap or click here for 6 ways to stop advertisers from following you online.
See exactly what Facebook knows about you - and delete it - with this tool
It’s been a good deal of time since Mark Zuckerberg proclaimed the “future is private.” But based on the company’s behavior in the past several months, its difficult to say how much it’s tried to uphold that ideal.
Facebook did release several high-profile privacy tools for users to try out. They supposedly give you more flexibility with how your data is used, but Facebook continues getting caught mishandling the information it collects. Tap or click here to see how Facebook continues to exploit user data.
Privacy checkup: 5 simple ways to protect yourself in just a few minutes
Cybersecurity may seem unnecessary for the average gadget owner, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. It’s actually important for everyone, and ignoring or downplaying the importance of online security can be a path to disaster.
Did you fall for this fake coronavirus CDC alert?
Did you hear the news? The Wuhan coronavirus has made its way to American shores! As of now, there have been 6 confirmed cases in the United States, and many more sick people are still waiting for a confirmation on their symptoms.
Track GPS, phone calls, text messages and web activity on a phone for free
Keeping your children and grandchildren safe is any guardian’s first priority. Thanks to smartphones, tablets and the internet, there are many potential threats they might see or misunderstand.
They could be using dangerous apps or be in contact with an online predator and you have no way of knowing or stopping these scary situations. That’s why we encourage parents to talk to kids before they use technology and set clear rules. Tap or click here to download Kim’s free tech safety contract for parents and kids.
Coronavirus conspiracy theories from eating bats to oregano oil spreading online - see the real-time infection map
Do you feel a tickle in the back of your throat or a sniffle in your nose? You know it’s probably a common cold or the seasonal flu, but you can’t help but worry it’s something far worse: the dreaded Wuhan coronavirus.
The Hummer returns as electric truck to take on Tesla - first look
Do you remember the first time you saw a Hummer driving around town? You may have thought you slept for way too long and woke up in the middle of a war zone. That’s because the massive trucks originally designed for military use became super popular once they were made available to consumers.