Rumors of a free national tax e-filing service have surfaced repeatedly over the past couple years,…
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WhatsApp released a super-secure new feature for private messages
WhatsApp just got a new feature bolstering its long-standing emphasis on users’ privacy: a “Chat Lock”…
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Rite Aid can’t use facial recognition technology for the next five years
Rite Aid is banned from utilizing facial recognition programs within any of its stores for the…
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How to find your IP address whenever you need it
Knowing how to find your IP address is a useful skill, even if you don’t know…
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Default end-to-end encryption is finally coming to Messenger and Facebook
Years after plans were first announced, end-to-end encryption (E2EE) is finally the default communications option for…
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23andMe says a data breach affected nearly half of its 14 million users
A data hack affecting 23andMe users is reportedly far more severe than what representatives first admitted…
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You can unlock this new EV with your face
If you have Face ID set up on your iPhone, you can unlock your device by…
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Log into your abandoned Google account now
The end is nigh for many Google accounts. Beginning on December 1, “inactive” accounts that haven’t…
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Google joins the fight against passwords by enabling passkeys
The passwordless future is slowly becoming a reality. This week, Google announced that you can now…
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Tech giants have a plan to fight dangerous AirTag stalking
Apple and Google have jointly proposed a new industry specification aimed at preventing the misuse of…
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Some of your everyday tech tools lack this important security feature
When it comes to computers, convenience and security are often at odds. A simple, easy-to-use system…
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The Opt Out: Read this before sharing another photo of a kid online
You are more than a data point. The Opt Out is here to help you take your privacy…
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