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- Cloudflare blocks largest DDoS attack – here’s how to protect yourselfon June 27, 2025 at 8:23 pm
But, even bigger attacks are on their way. Here’s what you can do to slow them down and hopefully stop them in their tracks.
- Anthropic has a plan to combat AI-triggered job losses predicted by its CEOon June 27, 2025 at 6:13 pm
The program, which includes research grants and public forums, follows its dire predictions about widespread job losses induced by AI.
- How to turn off ACR on your TV (and why it make such a big difference)on June 27, 2025 at 5:12 pm
Smarter TV operating systems make things more convenient – but they also come with new privacy risks, especially when it comes to automatic content recognition (ACR).
- How to turn on Android’s Private DNS mode – and why turning it off is a big mistakeon June 27, 2025 at 5:10 pm
Unencrypted DNS requests can reveal your browsing habits, but Android’s Private DNS Mode helps keep that info hidden. Here’s how to turn it on.
- Is classic Outlook crashing when you open or start an email? There’s now a fix for thaton June 27, 2025 at 2:34 pm
A fix from Microsoft is available now. Here’s how to get it.
- Your Android phone is getting a big security upgrade for free – here’s what’s newon June 27, 2025 at 8:45 am
Google says its latest security features are designed to block scam calls and texts, shady apps, and even phone theft. Here’s how they work.
- Microsoft rolls out Windows security changes to prevent another CrowdStrike meltdownon June 26, 2025 at 4:03 pm
It’s been almost a year since CrowdStrike crashed Windows PCs and disrupted businesses worldwide. New changes to the Windows security architecture will make those outages less likely and easier to recover from.
- The $177 million AT&T data breach settlement could mean a payout for you – how to qualifyon June 26, 2025 at 1:48 pm
The wireless carrier is offering compensation to users who had their personal information leaked and sold to the dark web.
- You should probably delete any sensitive screenshots you have in your phone right now. Here’s whyon June 26, 2025 at 10:00 am
A new Trojan malware is targeting sensitive information, including crypto wallet seed phrases.
- How Avast’s free AI-powered Scam Guardian protects you from online con artistson June 25, 2025 at 6:54 pm
Now built into Avast Free Antivirus and Avast Premium Security, the AI-driven scam protection warns you about suspicious websites, messages, emails, and more.
- Ring’s new generative AI feature is here to answer your ‘who’s there?’ or ‘what was that?’ questionson June 25, 2025 at 1:00 pm
Called Video Descriptions, the AI feature generates detailed descriptions of what your Ring camera sees and delivers it in your notifications.
- Does your generative AI protect your privacy? New study ranks them best to worston June 25, 2025 at 12:44 pm
Le Chat and Grok are the most respectful of your privacy. So which ones are the worst offenders?
- Incogni vs. DeleteMe: Which service removes your personal data best?on June 25, 2025 at 10:30 am
Incogni and DeleteMe are data removal services that can help you lock down your data, but they specialize in different areas. Read on to discover which service will suit you best.
- Updating to Android 16 gives you 2 useful security features – but you need to enable themon June 25, 2025 at 7:20 am
Once you turn on these new Android 16 security features, your information and phone will be better protected against harm.
- These battery-powered 4K security cameras give Ring and Blink a run for their moneyon June 25, 2025 at 6:45 am
TP-Link’s new cameras feature 4K capabilities with 24/7 recording, thanks to the HomeBase H500. They’re also cheaper than their closest competitors.
- How to get Windows 10 extended security updates for free: 2 optionson June 24, 2025 at 5:00 pm
Don’t want to fork over $30 for a one-year subscription to Windows 10 Extended Security Updates? Microsoft is offering a couple of ways to avoid the fee. But there is a catch.
- Want a free VPN? How to use ProtonVPN on Android without having to payon June 24, 2025 at 1:32 pm
The best part is you don’t need to sign in or even create a ProtonVPN account. Here’s how.
- I found a worthy Ring alternative in this video security camera (and it has no subscriptions)on June 24, 2025 at 8:30 am
The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro blends AI-driven visual recognition with a robust suite of home security features.
- 5 Chromecast features to make the most of your TV (including a smart home hack)on June 23, 2025 at 6:54 pm
Google’s popular streaming device has been around for over 10 years – and it’s still capable of much more than just playing your favorite shows.
- This Linux distro routes all your traffic through the Tor network – and it’s my new favorite for privacyon June 23, 2025 at 1:03 pm
I could easily see myself defaulting to Securonis when I need serious security.