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The best VPN for Mac in 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
Mac VPNs are privacy tools to enhance your online privacy and security. These are our top VPN recommendations for Mac users who want to hide their activities.
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Microsoft's passwordless future is here for Outlook, Xbox, 365, and more
Microsoft's new sign-in screens push you to finally ditch passwords - here's how.
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Deleting your personal info from Google Search is stunningly easy now - and fast
Does your phone number or home address show up on Google Search? Here's what you can do about it.
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Think your Venmo is private? You should double-check this setting
Your Venmo activity is public by default. Here's why that's a problem and how to fix it.
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How to protect your site from DDoS attacks - before it's too late
DDoS attacks don't take much technical expertise to launch these days. Defending against them is more complicated.
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10 pesky Windows 11 24H2 bugs still haunting PCs despite several patches
Before diving into the Windows 11 2024 update, know that you may encounter some problems. Here's the bug report now.
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Wyze Cam adds 'no big deal' AI filter to cut down on your notifications
It's using AI to score notifications based on importance, so mundane events like cars driving by won't flood your phone with alerts.
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5 best Linux distros for staying anonymous - when a VPN isn't enough
Need serious privacy on a regular basis? Work with these distributions, and you'll leave no trace. There's even a Windows and MacOS option.
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Finally, an outdoor security camera with useful features and no monthly subscription fees
The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro combines home security with hub features, providing AI-powered visual recognition without a subscription. It's also on sale right now.
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What is Signal? 7 features that make it a go-to app for private, secure messaging
Signal is in the news for all the wrong reasons. Here's what to know about it and why it remains a top choice for protecting conversations.
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Microsoft's new AI agents aim to help security pros combat the latest threats
Designed for Microsoft's Security Copilot tool, the AI-powered agents will automate basic tasks, freeing IT and security staff to tackle more complex issues.
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How to delete your 23andMe data and why you should do it now
With the genetic testing site filing for bankruptcy protection, you'll definitely want to delete your account and have any stored samples destroyed.
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AI bots scraping your data? This free tool gives those pesky crawlers the run-around
Cloudflare's AI Labyrinth has a message for bots: Get lost. Here's how to toggle on the tool.
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Did your Google Maps Timeline disappear? Here's the fix to get yours back
Google has admitted a technical issue caused timeline data to vanish. But you might be able to get yours back. Here's how.
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These phishing attacks are now terrorizing Mac browsers - here's how to protect yourself
After Windows defenses improved, the attackers switched to targeting Mac and Safari users with these very effective scams.
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It's time to update Chrome ASAP - again! - to fix this critical flaw
The latest version patches a critical security flaw that could allow a web page to run malicious code in the browser.
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Google Maps yanks over 10,000 fake business listings - how to spot the scam
The fake listings were part of a scam that used the old bait-and-switch tactic to prey on people - and there may be more lurking out there.
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These 10 weak passwords can leave you vulnerable to remote desktop attacks
Is your password on the list? If so - tsk, tsk.
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Linux Foundation's trust scorecards aim to battle rising open-source security threats
How do you tell the difference between trustworthy open-source developers and hackers? Here's one idea.
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How AI agents help hackers steal your confidential data - and what to do about it
Cybercrooks are using automated AI bots to generate multiple login attempts across a range of services. And it's about to get much worse.
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