Are file converter sites safe? How to convert files safely on your Mac
File converter sites claim to solve a common problem—but some may steal sensitive information, or may even infect your...
Tag Archives: Privacy
Should you delete your 23andMe account data? Bankruptcy and privacy concerns
23andMe, the popular DNA ancestry and traits service, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Should you tell the company...
No, Siri’s “Learn from this App” setting is not sending your data to third parties
People on social media—and even news sites—have been spreading misinformation about Siri iPhone settings. Here’s what “Learn from this...
Securely Redact Text in PDFs with Apple Preview on Mac
Some methods of redacting text can be reversed; there's a foolproof way to do this on Mac with Preview.
4 Tips for Creating Secure Passwords
The passwords you use regularly need to be strong, but also memorable. Learn these four simple ways to ensure...
10 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Security and Privacy on Your Mac, iPhone, or iPad
There are many easy ways to ensure that your computing devices are secure. Here are ten easy tips to...
How to avoid exposing your IP or location in FaceTime, WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, X, and other apps
Many popular messaging apps, including FaceTime, WhatsApp, Telegram, and Facebook Messenger, also include audio and video calling functionality. But...
Is Safari as private as Apple claims in its ads? Here are 6 reasons why it isn’t
Apple’s ads imply that Safari magically grants you perfect privacy. But how private is Safari, in reality? Here are...
Facebook wants to use YOUR content to train its AI—and you can’t opt out, if outside Europe
Facebook wants to use all your content to train its AI, but you can't opt out unless you live...
Safari, Chrome, Firefox: Which is the most private browser for Mac?
Everyone needs a web browser. While Safari comes pre-installed on Macs, many people choose to use a different browser...