Tag: privacy

Tech how-to: Delete your DNA data

You can freeze your credit. Change your password. Replace a stolen phone. But there’s one thing you can’t ever change: your DNA.

Why you need a second phone number

I have a second number on my phone. You should, too. Your main number? Keep that locked down for the important stuff — your bank, doctor’s office and family. But when you’re ordering takeout, signing up for a one-time deal or making an online purchase, why give out your real number?  That’s where a second […]

Flying or cruising? They’re watching you.

You might not realize it, but airlines and cruise lines collect a lot of data, from your seat choice to the websites you browse on their Wi-Fi.

I spent a day on the Dark Web [Part 1]

When I say Dark Web, what comes to mind? A hacker in a hoodie? Digital drug deals and hitmen for hire? Usually what our imagination cooks up is a lot more dramatic than reality. But when it comes to the Dark Web, not so much. I fired up the Tor browser and went digging into […]

Get everything Amazon collects and tracks about you

I was doing some research about Amazon and ran across a golden nugget I couldn’t wait to share with you. We all know Amazon tracks everything including what you browse, buy, watch and even ask Alexa. But here’s the surprise: You can download all of it. I’ll show you how. So, what kind of info […]

Avoid these costly mistakes when sending money

Payment apps are handy, but there are some settings you need to be careful with.

What you need to know about DeepSeek

The U.S. is no longer ahead of China in terms of AI. I’ll break down their new model, DeepSeek, and how it compares to more popular chatbots.

Delete location sharing apps – How to share in the ones you use

More and more location-sharing apps have been caught selling your data to third parties. Here’s how to use the stuff built into your phone already.

CES 2025: AI everything, waterless coffee maker, wearable for your face

My takes on this year’s winners and losers from CES 2025

Retailers have so many ways to track you – Here’s how to fight back

You won’t believe how much info your grocery store has on you. Here are all the sneaky ways they track you and clever tips to outsmart them.

How to take the perfect profile pic for social media sites

Tips for taking the perfect profile pics for social media.

Your IP address: What it is and why you need to protect yours if you care about privacy

Your IP address plays a vital role in privacy. We’ll explain why your IP address is important and the best way to stay protected.

10 privacy-friendly Big Tech alternatives

How many services and apps do you use that belong to the Big Tech behemoths? Here are 10 alternatives that put your privacy first.

Why I used Incogni to wipe my info off the internet

Data brokers and people-search sites eat up private data and sell it to anyone willing to pay. Here’s how to remove yours.

Why you can’t access some sites while you’re on a VPN and what to do

Here’s what to do when a VPN stops site access.

Shortcut to reading annoying privacy policies

Don’t skip those important online privacy policies. Here are clever ways to speed up the process.

Are your smart devices tracking too much?

Your personal data is worth billions to insurance companies, marketing outfits, advertisers and hackers. Here are my tips for how to lock down your privacy.

Data brokers are selling your life. Here’s how to stop them.

You could spend the rest of your life trying to remove your personal data online, but I’ve found the best way to handle it FOR me.

Area codes and numbers that are probably spam

Here’s how to spot scam calls faster and the privacy tool I use to cut these calls to zero.

Best way to stop spam texts for good

Tired of spam calls and texts? Here’s my easy solution to protect your personal info and stop annoying messages.