How to manage privacy settings on popular iPhone apps
Your iPhone’s built-in privacy settings cover a lot of ground, but they don’t control everything. Each app has its...
How to manage privacy settings on popular iPhone apps
Your iPhone’s built-in privacy settings cover a lot of ground, but they don’t control everything. Each app has its own privacy controls, organized under different menus and written in different terms. To limit what you share and who can see it, you have to open those apps and adjust them one at a time. Below,...
What is SMS? What SMS text messages mean and how they work
SMS text messaging is ubiquitous and here to stay. But given its lack of encryption, is it safe to rely on SMS for two-factor...
Is your old iPad still safe to use? Security updates and support explained
When Apple stops issuing security updates for older iPads, they become unsafe to use. But exactly how long can you safely keep using an...
How to lock or hide apps on iPhone and iPad
iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 let you lock and hide apps or your iPhone or iPad. This can increase your privacy if you hand...
What’s the difference between malware, a virus, a Trojan, and a worm?
Viruses, worms, and Trojans are all types of malware, but the names describe different ways malicious software operates. A virus relies on an infected file or program, a worm can reproduce and spread on its own once active, and...
