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How to Protect Yourself From Unknown Bluetooth Trackers Using an Android Phone

Android has built-in tools to detect and alert you to the presence of unwanted AirTags or other Bluetooth trackers.

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How Secure Is a Refurbished Phone?

A refurbished phone can be secure if you know what to look for. Here's what you need to know about used phone security.

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Still Using SMS? You Should Stop: Here's Why

A lot of users still default to SMS on their smartphones. But that's bad news for your security and privacy. Here's why and what you can do.

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Does Your Phone Listen to You for Ads? Or Is It Just Coincidence?

Your phone has a built-in microphone. Is your phone listening to you and sharing your secrets with Google or Facebook?

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To Track or Not to Track? Weighing the iPhone's App Tracking Feature

App tracking brings a slew of benefits, but that often comes at the cost of your privacy. So, weigh the pros and cons before you let an app track you.

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How to Delete Private Browsing History and Protect Your Privacy

No, simply using Incognito or Private Mode isn't enough: records of your online activities are still kept. Here's what you need to do.

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Are Your iPhone’s Location Services a Convenience or Concern?

Your iPhone's Location Services feature has its fair share of pros and cons, making it essential to strike a balance between privacy and convenience.

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How to Turn Off System Ads and Offers on Samsung Phones

If you're a Samsung user and you're seeing ads in your notifications, on your lock screen, or in certain built-in apps, here's how to disable them.

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8 Signs of Phone Tracking You Should Look Out For

Hackers can easily track your phone without your knowledge. Here, you'll learn how to detect such malicious activities.

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5 Ways to Check If Your Android Device Is Hacked

If your Android phone is slow, shows pop-ups, or freezes, it might have been hacked. Here's how to check and what to do next.

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How to Control Location Permissions for System Services on Your iPhone

Limit the number of system services that can access your iPhone's location to keep your privacy in check.

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How to Stop Apple From Collecting Data From Your iPhone

Apple regularly collects data from your iPhone to improve its products and services. But you can stop this data collection if you're a privacy buff.

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How to Identify if Your Health App Is Selling Your Private Data

Health apps store a huge amount of data about you—and some sell it on to third-parties too. How do you know if your data is secure?

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10 Things You Should Never Store in Your Smartphone

Our smartphones carry a huge amount of data about us. And that presents a great opportunity for criminals...

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What Happens if You Don't Sign In to a Google Account on Android?

Do you need a Google account to use an Android phone? Here's what you'll lose—and gain—if you choose not to sign in.

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How to Control Which Apps Can Track Your Location on Android

Take control of you privacy by preventing Android apps from tracking you, or at least limiting what location data they can access.

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How to Hide Your Private Photos on Android

Wondering how to hide photos in your Android gallery? Check out these methods to keep your secret pictures safe.

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How to Tell If Your Phone Is Tapped: 7 Warning Signs

How can you tell if your phone is tapped? Can you know who tapped it? Learn the warning signs and what you can do.

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The 5 Best Ways to Permanently Delete Android Data

It's sometimes possible to recover files after you've deleted them. Here's how you can permanently erase your unwanted data on Android.

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The Top 14 Android Secret Security Codes You Need to Know

Looking for the best Android secret codes and hacks? Here are the top USSD codes to sharpen your smartphone's security and privacy.

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