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TikTok rolls out a new Security Checkup tool. Here's how it works

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

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This slick Linux browser is like a tricked-out Opera - and it's faster than Firefox
Blink Mini 2
The Blink Mini 2 is the best $20 security camera you can buy - Here's why
Netflix
The best Netflix VPNs: Expert tested
Alexa on a countertop
All your Alexa recordings will go to the cloud soon, as Amazon sunsets Echo privacy
Tiktok

TikTok rolls out a new Security Checkup tool. Here's how it works

Are the company's new security features enough to quiet the anti-TikTok voices?
37 minutes ago by Matene Toure in Social Media
The FireDragon web browser with the Sidebery vertical tab extension installed.

This slick Linux browser is like a tricked-out Opera - and it's faster than Firefox

Looking for a web browser that is as cool looking as it is secure and private? Take a look at this fork of Floorp.
13 hours ago by Jack Wallen in Services & Software
Blink Mini 2

The Blink Mini 2 is the best $20 security camera you can buy - Here's why

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.
14 hours ago by Maria Diaz in Home Security
Netflix

The best Netflix VPNs: Expert tested

Netflix is one of the most popular streaming services, but it can be challenging to use a VPN with it. These are the best VPNs for accessing Netflix libraries worldwide.
16 hours ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
Alexa on a countertop

All your Alexa recordings will go to the cloud soon, as Amazon sunsets Echo privacy

Come March 28, Amazon is disabling an option that allows your Alexa voice conversations to be processed locally instead of in the cloud.
17 hours ago by Lance Whitney in Smart Assistants
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5 clever ways to use Chromecast on your TV (including one for smart home enthusiasts)

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.
17 hours ago by Chris Bayer in TVs
RCS on an iPhone

Why Apple's RCS encryption move is a privacy game-changer for your texts

Apple will add support for encrypted RCS messages in future updates to iOS, iPadOS, MacOS, and WatchOS.
3 days ago by Lance Whitney in Security
'Untrusted device' error on your Chromecast? You're not alone. Here's what's happening and what to do about it

'Untrusted device' errors on Chromecast? Google is rolling out a fix

Google is fixing the issue, but it might take a few days. If you reset your device, it might be longer.
3 days ago by Artie Beaty in Streaming Devices
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Navigating AI-powered cyber threats in 2025: 4 expert security tips for businesses

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.
4 days ago by Dan Patterson in Artificial Intelligence
Is big tech listening to your conversations? This simple test will tell you

Is your phone eavesdropping on you? Try NordVPN's simple test to find out

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.
4 days ago by Artie Beaty in Security
bitwarden

How to set up Bitwarden for personal and work use - and why you should keep them separate

Don't let work invade your personal life. Separate your passwords with two Bitwarden accounts for better security and peace of mind.
5 days ago by Jack Wallen in Password Manager
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Why AI-powered security tools are your secret weapon against tomorrow's attacks

In the cybersecurity arms race, you have access to the same weapons as the bad guys. Just how well-armed are you now?
5 days ago by David Gewirtz in Artificial Intelligence
Cybercriminals are using fake CAPTCHAs to steal your data - how to protect yourself

That weird CAPTCHA could be a malware trap - here's how to protect yourself

Follow the 'I'm not a robot' CAPTCHA, and you might just end up with malware on your PC.
5 days ago by Lance Whitney in Security
The Pixel March update keeps getting worse as users are now seeing fingerprint scanner problems - here's how to fix it

Is your Pixel fingerprint scanner missing after the March update? Here's the quick fix

The March update keeps getting worse for Pixel phone users.
5 days ago by Artie Beaty in Android
Safari Webkit bug

Update your iPhone now: iOS 18.3.2 patches a serious web browser bug

This update also re-enables Apple Intelligence for those who previously had turned off this feature. Here's how to fix that, too.
5 days ago by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in iOS
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