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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...
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Is Google Chat safe? A complete guide to staying protected online
Google Chat is designed to help you stay connected at work, school, and home, and it includes various built-in security features to protect users, such as encryption, spam detection, and account-level...
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What is an eSIM? Everything you need to know
An eSIM is a SIM card that lets you activate mobile service without swapping any physical card or visiting a store. Most recent iPhones and Android devices support eSIM. Carriers now provide digital S...
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Is LastPass safe to use? A look at its security approach
LastPass is one of the oldest cloud-based password managers, designed to help users store and manage passwords. The company has also published public disclosures about security-related incidents. For ...
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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 ...
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What is a MAC address and why does it matter?
A Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique identifier that helps your device connect to and communicate on a local network. Whenever your phone, laptop, or smart gadget joins Wi-Fi or pairs with...
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What is an open proxy, and why should you be cautious?
An open proxy is a proxy server that acts as an intermediary between you and the internet. It may be set up for public use intentionally or result from compromised systems or misconfigurations. Open p...
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What is GPS spoofing? Everything you need to know
Many devices rely on satellite-based Global Positioning System (GPS) signals to figure out their location and keep accurate time. Navigation apps, ride sharing, shipping and aviation systems, and fina...
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How to permanently delete your Temu account
Temu is a massively popular e-commerce platform with hundreds of millions of active monthly users worldwide. However, as it grows in popularity, questions and discussions around cybersecurity, data pr...
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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 ...
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