Did you know the average person unlocks their smartphone 150 times daily, leaving a trail of personal data ready for the ...

Every photo you take with your iPhone contains metadata, such as the exact location where it was captured. While this information can help organize your photos, it also poses a privacy risk when ...

Safeguarding your personal data on iOS 26 is more critical than ever. With increasing concerns about data collection by corporations, data brokers, and governments, taking control of your privacy ...

With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes about iPhone and Android features, privacy and security settings, and more. Your iPhone is your daily tether to the ...

Take control of your privacy by updating these critical Google account settings: pause Web & App Activity, disable Search and Ad Personalization, pause Timeline, review and remove third-party app ...

These controls and techniques give users a measure of control over how Facebook and its owner, Meta, collect and use personal ...

Your iPhone holds a detailed map of your life—from messages and photos to financial data and location history. Protecting that information is more important than ever as mobile privacy threats ...

I assumed Windows’ default settings were harmless. It turns out, several quietly track more than you’d expect—but they’re easy to fix.

Privacy is personal, so you shouldn’t treat the settings I listed here as a checklist. Treat them as suggestions. Your tolerance for data collection and the ...

Facebook can help you stay connected with friends and family. But it can also become overwhelming with notifications, automatic videos and repetitive messages. To keep your peace of mind, learn how to ...