-
What happened to secret conversations? How private is Facebook Messenger today?
Facebook Messenger used to offer a “secret conversations” feature that provided a more private way to chat with friends and family. However, if you’re a regular Messenger user, you may have noti...
-
How to fix the “Windows has detected an IP address conflict” error
You’ll usually get the “Windows has detected an IP address conflict” error message when two or more devices on your network are competing for the same IP address; this causes the network to get ...
-
How to recognize and report a Wells Fargo scam
Scammers sometimes use Wells Fargo’s name to make their messages appear legitimate. A text, call, or email might look official at first glance, but not everything that claims to be from the bank is ...
-
How often should you change your passwords?
Passwords sit at the center of almost everything we do online, yet expert advice on how often we should update them has bounced around for years. So what is “good security” when it comes to passwo...
-
Signal jamming: What it is and how to protect yourself
Signal jamming is the deliberate disruption of wireless services, affecting everything from cell signals to GPS. If your phone suddenly loses signal or navigation apps stop working, interference may b...
-
How to reset your Steam password (step-by-step guide)
Whether you’re locked out or just being proactive about security, resetting your Steam password is an easy process once you know where to click. This guide walks you through the required steps, expl...
-
Is Safari safe? A complete guide to security and privacy
Safari is generally safe to use: it does a solid job of keeping threats at bay and limiting how much of your activity is exposed online. But “safe” can mean different things depending on whether y...
-
Is ID.me safe? A complete guide to digital identity protection
ID.me, a digital identity-verification service used by government agencies and many private organizations, has come under scrutiny in recent years. Privacy-related and ethical concerns about facial-re...
-
How to request your Amazon data and protect it
When you use Amazon’s apps and services, bits of information build up in your account over time. Requesting your data is a simple way to get clarity: it shows you what Amazon keeps, helps you spot o...
-
Is Dailymotion safe? Risks and safety tips explained
Dailymotion is a popular video-sharing platform used across many countries for news clips, entertainment, and creator-uploaded videos. Because anyone can upload content and the site relies on ad reven...