Streaming devices like Fire TV Sticks and Chromecasts gather personal data for various purposes. If that makes you uneasy, here's how to regain some control.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- It's one of the hottest apps on millions of phones. TikTok videos are seen around the world, and users can't seem to get enough of them. But Consumer Reports says you need to ...

You've installed a VPN. Great! But to take your security to the next level, pro-level settings like a kill switch and multi-hop will really lock your data down. Here's how to enable them.

Blake has over a decade of experience writing for the web, with a focus on mobile phones, where he covered the smartphone boom of the 2010s and the broader tech scene. When he's not in front of a ...

A few simple tweaks to your browser can reduce the amount of personal information you give up to advertisers and other tech companies. Here's what to change in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari. I ...

You don't need to be a tech expert to keep your phone secure. You just need to know where to tap. From sneaky, data-hungry apps to overlooked settings that leak sensitive information, your iPhone or ...

The first thing you have to realize about Facebook: nothing you put on there is truly private. Yes, you can control how users see or don’t see your profile. But every time you ‘Like’ a product or even ...

Some Meta users still have questions and anxiety about which photos Meta can access on their camera rolls and how these ...

Whether you're at home and need a privacy boost or traveling and using café Wi-Fi, here's how to set up a VPN on your iPhone.

One of the biggest draws of the Nintendo Switch 2 is an enhanced suite of social features, allowing you to chat and share gameplay with your friends. It also means new ways to accidentally erode your ...