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Your iPhone apps are secretly tracking you - 3 easy ways to take back control now
How to disable ACR on your TV (and stop the data tracking once and for all)
What's a passkey? The easy explanation - for anyone done with passwords
How to turn on Private DNS Mode on Android - and why you should do it ASAP
How I ditched Google Photos for my own private self-hosted alternative - for free
I replaced my Microsoft account password with a passkey - and you should, too
How to sync passkeys across your Android, iPhone, Mac, and PC with Chrome - it's easy
This hidden iPhone camera trick can help you locate your lost device fast - no Find My required
Your Android phone's most powerful security feature is off by default - turn it on ASAP
Is your Roku or Fire TV streaming device tracking you? It's possible - how I put an end to it
Need to encrypt Mac files? I found a free app that makes it super easy
How to clear your Google search cache on Android (and why it makes such a big difference)
How to turn off motion smoothing on your TV (and why experts highly recommend doing so)
Is spyware hiding on your phone? The telltale signs to find out (and how to remove it fast)
I used this free tool to see what data the internet has on me - and the results were disturbing
5 ways to use your Chromecast TV beyond streaming shows (including a smart home hack)
Need to share your Wi-Fi password? My simple phone trick gives you an instant connection
Sick of online ads and trackers? How I block them across my entire home network
Protect your PC as you turn it on - how to enable secure boot in Windows 11
11 ways to delete or hide yourself from the internet - and protect your privacy
How to turn off Gemini in your Gmail, Photos, Chrome, and more - it's easy to opt out of AI
The only antivirus I trust on Linux - and it's free to use
Try this new Linux security threat scanner to keep your system safe - you'll thank me
Is Meta secretly scanning your phone's camera roll? Check this setting to find out ASAP

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