Digital privacy

Looking for a way to hide confidential apps, files, or documents from anyone who can access the unlocked home screen of your smartphone? Whether you want to mask a dating app, mobile game, or confidential banking info, we’re here for you. Read along to find out how to hide apps on Android in several simple steps and keep your digital life to yourself.

If you want to protect your loved ones, see where they are anytime, see how your family is doing, and sleep more peacefully, knowing everything is OK with them – you’ve probably considered using Life360. This family safety app allows doing it all in just a few taps on the smartphone. This is the reason over 75 million people regularly use it. But let’s not be charmed and soberly look at the app’s pros and cons. Is Life360 safe enough, and how can you protect your family if you opt to go for using it? Keep reading to find out.

If you’re looking to enhance your online privacy on an iOS or macOS device, one of the most obvious options is to use the Safari private browsing mode. Once you open a private window or tab in your browser, it will prevent your search history from being recorded and won’t store cookies on the websites you visit. But does it make you completely private? Read along to find out whether Safari private browsing is really safe, how to activate or disable it, and what else you can do to hide your digital footprint from unwanted monitoring.

Twitter (now X) is among the most widely used social networking websites with over 300 million monthly active users. But whether you like sharing your thoughts on the platform or just occasionally scrolling your feed, it’s important to keep your personal info safe and secure. Unfortunately, Twitter’s default settings don’t guarantee 100% protection. But no worries — we’re here to help! Read on to learn how to change privacy settings on X and gain peace of mind.

Not long ago, an NFT giant OpenSea reported on a massive email data breach. The company warned its users that everyone who shared their emails with OpenSea could be attacked by cybercriminals. In 2022, the hotel group Marriott International confirmed another major data breach. Hackers stole 20 GB of their guests’ sensitive data. There are so many cases like this....

Your IP address is not just a set of numbers identifying your devices on the web. It’s also a piece of your online identity that can be easily traced, exposing your digital footprint, physical location, and other confidential data. So if you value your privacy, making this information invisible to snoopers, hackers, advertisers, and other third parties is vital. Read on to find out how to hide your IP address and protect yourself from unwanted monitoring.

We’ve all been there — looking up some bizarre, embarrassing, cringe-inducing things online. Chances are you don’t want them in your browser where your mom, roommate, boss, or aunt Karen might stumble upon. So, you fire up your browser’s tried-and-true incognito, or private, mode which promises to keep your activity from prying eyes. But you may be shocked to learn how little protection it actually provides. That said, what exactly does incognito mode do and how to delete incognito history? Read along to find out.

WebRTC is amazing. Many awesome and comfortable internet communications rely on this technologically advanced project. Since its first announcement in 2011, the popularity has grown insanely. What does it do? WebRTC, or Web Real-Time Communication, allows two devices to exchange audio and video traffic in real time, essentially creating the basis for all browser chats and webinars. This is just...

Ever wondered how much of your personal information is floating around the Internet? From old social media accounts to data brokers selling your details, your digital footprint is bigger than you think. If you’re concerned about privacy, you’re not alone. Whether you want to protect yourself from identity theft, stop companies from tracking your activity, or simply regain control over your online presence, knowing how to remove your personal information from the Internet is essential. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the most effective steps to erase your data and keep it from falling into the wrong hands.

Net neutrality was introduced to make all Internet traffic treated equally. These laws regulate how Internet service providers (ISPs) deliver online services and other content to users. However, after many attempts to establish a clear set of net neutrality laws, people are still debating about those regulations’ feasibility and effectiveness.  So, will net neutrality make the Internet a better place? And...

Suppose you told your friends that you need new AirPods since your old ones started to act up. Then, all of a sudden, your phone starts showing you AirPods ads (though you never really searched for them online). Doesn’t look like a coincidence, right? At this point, you may get suspicious, asking yourself, “Does my phone spy on me?” Keep reading to find out whether your phone is listening to your conversations and how to stop it for good.

It is difficult to imagine a modern information society without the Internet. This global network has flooded all human activities. However, the use of Internet resources is not always safe and comfortable for all visitors. Recently, such a negative phenomenon as Internet trolling is gaining popularity. What Is Internet Trolling and What Is Its Purpose? Trolling can be seen as...

The idea that Facebook monitors your off-site activity may seem like a hoax, but the rumors are true. The social media platform does indeed collect off-Facebook activity data gathered by other organizations and uses that information for several stated purposes — and perhaps some unstated. If you value your online privacy, understanding the types of information Facebook harvests and configuring...