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Google Wallet rolls out digital IDs to more states, add support for age verification
Google Wallet brings digital IDs to more states - how to add yours

Plus, proving your age with your phone is about to get way easier and more private.

Malwarebytes' new security tools help shield you from online scams - here's how
How Malwarebytes' security tools can help companies stop online scams before it's too late
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8 ways to protect your privacy on Linux and keep your data safe
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If we want a passwordless future, let's get our passkey story straight
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Is your Roku TV spying on you? Probably, but here's how to put an end to it
Google Wallet rolls out digital IDs to more states, add support for age verification

Google Wallet brings digital IDs to more states - how to add yours

Plus, proving your age with your phone is about to get way easier and more private.
9 hours ago by Artie Beaty in Services & Software
Malwarebytes' new security tools help shield you from online scams - here's how

How Malwarebytes' security tools can help companies stop online scams before it's too late

Online fraud is costing billions - but Malwarebytes' security tools could be the secret weapon companies need to protect themselves and fight back.
1 day ago by Lance Whitney in Security
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8 ways to protect your privacy on Linux and keep your data safe

Using Linux is a good start - but it is not enough. These easy privacy tricks could mean the difference between secure and sorry.
1 day ago by Jack Wallen in Linux
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If we want a passwordless future, let's get our passkey story straight

Passwords and passkeys each involve a secret. The critical difference: How that secret gets handled.
3 days ago by David Berlind in Security
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Is your Roku TV spying on you? Probably, but here's how to put an end to it

Your Amazon Fire Stick, Chromecast, and other streaming devices collect your personal data for various reasons. If you're uncomfortable with that, here's how to get peace of mind.
4 days ago by Chris Bayer in TVs
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Why the road from passwords to passkeys is long, bumpy, and worth it - probably

The passkey standard has reached a precarious moment. Let's not blow it, OK?
4 days ago by David Berlind in Security
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The best VPNs for streaming: Expert tested

Netflix won't easily block our favorite streaming VPNs, and we've tried and tested the best VPNs for high-speed, reliable streaming.
5 days ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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The best Amazon Fire TV Stick VPNs: Expert tested

Combining the Amazon Fire TV Stick with a VPN can bypass smart TV restrictions and access more streaming platforms and libraries. These are ZDNET's top picks.
5 days ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
MacOS offers built-in window snapping now - but there's a better option for power users

8 simple ways Mac users can better protect their privacy

Just because you're running Apple's rock-solid operating system doesn't mean your privacy is automatically protected. These simple steps will keep you safer.
5 days ago by Jack Wallen in Mac OS
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The 4 VPNs I swear by for Linux - and why I trust them

Looking for the best Linux VPN? Here are my favorites.
6 days ago by Jack Wallen in VPN
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The best antivirus for Mac: Expert tested

Protect yourself and your Mac with the top antivirus software for Mac in the market, tested and recommended by our experts.
6 days ago by Emily Long in Security
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Biometrics vs. passcodes: What lawyers say if you're worried about warrantless phone searches

Do passcodes really protect you more from warrantless phone searches than biometrics? It's complicated.
1 week ago by David Berlind in Security
Google's safety measure to prevent unwanted nudity over text message is finally rolling out

Tired of unsolicited nude pics? Google's new safety feature can help - how it works

The Sensitive Content Warnings feature shields you from images in Google Messages that may contain nudity and lets you easily block numbers - but you'll need to enable it.
1 week ago by Artie Beaty in Android
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New Google email scams are alarmingly convincing - how to spot them

Until Google rolls out a fix, you'll have to be on the lookout for this particularly convincing phishing scam.
1 week ago by Lance Whitney in Security
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The best VPNs for Canada: Expert tested

Find the top VPN for Canada, with lightning-fast speeds across major cities and remote provinces, while maintaining impregnable security and online privacy.
1 week ago by Kennedy Otieno in VPN
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