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Also known as the 'soap opera effect,' motion smoothing is ideal for gaming and live sports but less so for everything else. Here's how to turn off the feature.

Want to keep your personal info safe? Use this tool from ExpressVPN to see how much of it is out there.

Are the company's new security features enough to quiet the anti-TikTok voices?

Looking for a web browser that is as cool looking as it is secure and private? Take a look at this fork of Floorp.

The Blink Mini 2 is a feature-rich security camera that you can get for $20. An extra $10 gets you a waterproof adapter that makes the deal that much sweeter.

Come March 28, Amazon is disabling an option that allows your Alexa voice conversations to be processed locally instead of in the cloud.

Google's trusty casting device has been around for over a decade and will eventually be replaced. Until then, you can use it for more than just streaming shows.

Apple will add support for encrypted RCS messages in future updates to iOS, iPadOS, MacOS, and WatchOS.

Ever had a random conversation and then seen an ad for something you mentioned? This simple trick will help you find out if it was just a coincidence or something more.

Don't let work invade your personal life. Separate your passwords with two Bitwarden accounts for better security and peace of mind.

In the cybersecurity arms race, you have access to the same weapons as the bad guys. Just how well-armed are you now?

Follow the 'I'm not a robot' CAPTCHA, and you might just end up with malware on your PC.

The March update keeps getting worse for Pixel phone users.

This update also re-enables Apple Intelligence for those who previously had turned off this feature. Here's how to fix that, too.

Finding a trustworthy free VPN can be a real challenge if you are new to the VPN world. We tested the best free VPNs that offer solid services without invading your privacy or selling your data.

AI-powered cyber threats are reshaping security landscapes. Businesses that don't evolve will be vulnerable to increasingly sophisticated attacks - here's how to stay ahead.

With smarter TV operating systems come new privacy risks. One key feature to watch out for is automatic content recognition (ACR) - a tool that tracks your viewing habits.

Using a VPN 24/7 isn't always the best idea. Here's why.

Interested in a VPN, but don't want to part with any money yet? We've found the best VPN free trials to test out a range of solutions before you commit.

These alternative browsers are free to try, so you have nothing to lose - except maybe your Chrome addiction.