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How to See Exactly Where a Photo Was Taken (and Keep Your Location Private)

Your iPhone or Android phone can display the location a photo was taken when you view the image properties.

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How to Make Your Reddit Profile Private

You have multiple ways to make your profile a bit more private.

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How to Generate SSH Keys in Windows 10 and Windows 11

Creating SSH keys is easy, and you have a few different ways to do it.

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Proton Reveals What’s Next for Its Password Manager

A web app, login sharing, and more.

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WinRAR Has a Severe Security Flaw: Update Your PC Now

Hackers may exploit this flaw to enable arbitrary code execution.

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Does WhatsApp Notify When You Screenshot?

Usually not, but there's one exception.

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How to Log Out of Reddit on Mobile and Desktop

It's just a matter of a few clicks or taps.

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Can My Cloud Provider Peek At My Files?

I always feel like somebody's watching me

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How to Completely Remove Your Online Presence

Privacy-focused apps, better browsing practices, and data broker opt-outs are all ways to scrub as much information as possible from the internet.

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Google Will Help Delete Your Personal Data From the Web

Google's updated privacy tools will alert you if your personal information is found in search results.

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PSA: Scammers Are Using Parking Meter QR Codes to Rip You Off

Make sure those high parking fees are going to the city, not scammers.

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Microphone Jammers Promise Better Privacy, But How Do They Work?

You never know who might be listening.

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Here's How Virtual Credit Cards Can Protect You When Shopping Online

Avoid using your real card details when shopping online for better control over spending and privacy.

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Proton Mail is Fighting Back Against Tracking Links

Proton Mail now blocks known tracking links, in addition to tracking pixels.

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Can Your Typing Style Be a Privacy Risk?

You can put a privacy shutter on your webcam, but there's no easy fix for your keyboard.

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The 4 Best Free Password Managers

Still using the same tired passwords? Upgrade your security with a free password manager.

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Stop Blurring Sensitive Information (Here's How to Do It Right)

If you want private information to stay private, you have to redact it right.

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How to Tell If Your Phone is Being Tracked

Your phone can be used to track you, but there are ways to fight back.

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Your Weather App Is Spying on You, Here's What to Do

You don't need to trade away your privacy and location data to enjoy a good weather app.

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Is Hola VPN Safe on Chrome?

Should you use the ubiquitous Hola to spoof your online location?

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