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How to turn off Google SafeSearch (and when you might want to)
Google’s SafeSearch is a helpful setting to filter explicit content from your search results, making it ideal for parents, educators, and anyone looking to create a “cleaner” browsing environmen...
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What is F-Droid and should you use it?
The Google Play Store might be the go-to app source for Android users, but it's not the only option. Enter F-Droid—a unique app marketplace offering free, open-source apps focused on transparency an...
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Here’s how to install Chrome extensions on Android devices
Chrome extensions can bring powerful tools like ad blockers, productivity boosters, and privacy features to your Android device. While the Chrome app on mobile doesn’t support extensions natively, t...
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Why expats need a VPN in 2025
Moving abroad is exciting. Exploring new places, trying new things, and getting a taste of different cultures can add some spice to your life. But being in a new country can also be difficult. Many ex...
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Turn off private browsing on iPhone and iPad in 4 easy steps
Need to turn off private browsing on your iPhone or iPad? We’ll show you how to do it quickly and share privacy-boosting alternatives. While Apple’s private browsing mode keeps your browsing histo...
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Is my phone listening to me? Here’s how to stop it
Yes, your phone could be listening to you without your knowledge. Most modern phones have virtual assistant functionality that has listening capabilities to carry out your commands. Your phone can als...
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10 signs a shopping website is fake
For millions of consumers around the globe, the month of November has become a frantic haze of shopping and spending thanks to the likes of Singles’ Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday lining up. Ta...
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Guide: How to turn off Meta AI
Meta's recent announcement to make its generative AI model, Llama, available to U.S. government agencies, including those working on defense and national security, has raised several privacy concerns....
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Sharenting: 6 reasons to think twice before posting photos of your kids online
Kids today might never know true privacy. Even before they’re born, many are on display for the whole world to see. Just take a look through your social media feeds. Chances are you’ll run into so...
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6 ways to use a VPN for Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2024 savings
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just around the corner, and the race for the best deals has begun. But there’s a trick many shoppers overlook—a way to find even better prices than what’s shown...
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