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Google Wallet brings digital IDs to more states - how to add yours
Plus, proving your age with your phone is about to get way easier and more private.
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Malwarebytes' new security tools help shield you from online scams - here's how
Online fraud is costing billions - but Malwarebytes' new tools could be the secret weapon companies need to protect themselves and fight back.
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8 ways to protect your privacy on Linux and keep your data safe
Using Linux is a good start - but it is not enough. These easy privacy tricks could mean the difference between secure and sorry.
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If we want a passwordless future, let's get our passkey story straight
Passwords and passkeys each involve a secret. The critical difference: How that secret gets handled.
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How to prevent your streaming device from tracking your viewing habits (and why it makes a difference)
Your Fire Stick, Roku, and other streaming devices collect your personal data for various reasons. If you're uncomfortable with that, here's how to get peace of mind.
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Why the road from passwords to passkeys is long, bumpy, and worth it - probably
The passkey standard has reached a precarious moment. Let's not blow it, OK?
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The best VPNs for streaming in 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
Netflix won't easily block our favorite streaming VPNs, and we've tried and tested the best VPNs for high-speed, reliable streaming.
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8 simple ways Mac users can better protect their privacy
Just because you're running Apple's rock-solid operating system doesn't mean your privacy is automatically protected. These simple steps will keep you safer.
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The 4 VPNs I swear by for Linux - and why I trust them
Looking for the best Linux VPN? Here are my favorites.
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Best antivirus for Mac in 2025: I tested your top software options
Protect yourself and your Mac with the top antivirus software for Mac in the market, tested and recommended by our experts.
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Tired of unsolicited nude pics? Google's new safety feature can help - how it works
The Sensitive Content Warnings feature shields you from images in Google Messages that may contain nudity and lets you easily block numbers - but you'll need to enable it.
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NymVPN: Introducing a security-first decentralized VPN with a Mixnet flair
It's not often we see a VPN developed as more than just a way to hide your IP address and give you some online protection against tracking. So how does the open-source, Mixnet-based NymVPN project stack up?
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The best Bluetooth trackers of 2025: Expert tested
We've selected the top Bluetooth trackers, from AirTags to Tile, to help you keep track of your belongings, no matter if you're on iOS or Android.
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I replaced my Ring with this outdoor security camera - and it has no subscription
The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro provides AI-powered visual recognition technology with a host of home security features. Best of all, it doesn't require a monthly subscription.
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Motorola to outfit first responders with new AI-enabled body cameras
Unveiled today, AI Assist aims to help public safety officers do their jobs more efficiently - and safely. Here's how it works.
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That Google email look real? Don't click - it might be scam. Here's how to tell
Until Google rolls out a fix, you'll have to be on the lookout for this particularly convincing phishing scam.
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Think GeoGuessr is fun? Try using ChatGPT to guess locations in your photos
ChatGPT can 'read' your photos for location clues - even without embedded GPS or EXIF data. Here's why that could be a problem.
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Data-stealing cyberattacks are surging - 7 ways to protect yourself and your business
The number of infostealers sent through phishing emails jumped by 84% last year. IBM X-Force offers these recommendations for defending yourself from all manner of malware.
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Update your iPhone now to patch a CarPlay glitch and two serious security flaws
Apple's iOS 18.4.1 update fixes a bug with wireless CarPlay and resolves two security holes already exploited in targeted attacks.
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Why the CVE database for tracking security flaws nearly went dark - and what happens next
Expired US government funding nearly disrupted this global security system. How can we prevent this from happening again in 11 months?
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