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We’re going bargain hunting in a new way: armed with AI. In this post: examples of effective prompts.

Which social networks mostly just display your posts to your friends, and which ones use them for AI training and ad targeting? We explore the 2025 privacy rankings for popular social media platforms.

Which messaging apps leak the least amount of your data, and provide the most control over your privacy? Today we discuss the latest rankings of popular communication platforms.

We explain what data DeepSeek collects, who it shares it with, how to configure the chatbot for maximum privacy, and how to install a local version.

A step-by-step guide to deleting as much of your digital footprint as possible.

Can hackers really hijack your car in 2025?

A race between tech giants is unfolding before our very eyes. Who’ll be the first to transform the browser into an AI assistant app? As you test these new products, be sure to consider their enormous impact on security and privacy.

The internet never forgets — and what kids post or share today can come back to hurt them, either right away or years down the line. Here’s how to shrink your child’s digital footprint without resorting to battles or bans.

We explain how cyberattackers intercept cookies, the role of the session ID, and how to keep your cookies from going over to the dark side.

This article explains what might happen if someone transfers you funds and then you withdraw the equivalent in cash from your account to give to them, or if you use your own card to pay for a purchase they make.

Thousands of companies exist for one purpose only: to collect and resell information about each of us. How do they do it, how can you limit data collection, and how do you delete what’s already been collected?

We explore which messaging apps let you chat without an internet connection or cell service, and why you might need this.

Here’s what any responsible parent should do if their kid wants to be a blogger.

We look at how AI can help you plan your vacation — and what can go wrong.

Don’t panic. Again, don’t panic. Did we say don’t panic? A common threat explained in simple terms.

Wi-Fi sensing lets you monitor motion in your home – without cameras or motion sensors. We weigh the pros and cons of this increasingly popular technology.

Google has rolled out an update for Android that gives Gemini access to your Phone, Messages, WhatsApp, and Utilities data without your explicit consent. Here’s a detailed guide on how to disable these permissions.

Adjust your daily routines to leave as little data about yourself online as possible.

We’ve made a guide to the best apps for travelers.

This guide dives into using passkeys to sign in from someone else’s computer, storing them on a removable device, and transferring between devices.

Can you ditch passwords entirely for passkeys? We explore when it’s possible, and when it’s still a challenge.