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I wanted a privacy screen protector - until I put ...
The extra security is cool. Too bad the drawbacks aren't.
Your old router could be a security threat - here'...
The FBI is alerting people with older, unsupported routers that they could be targeted by malware.
The default TV setting you should turn off ASAP - ...
Often regarded as the 'soap opera effect,' motion smoothing can enhance your gameplay, but tends to be distracting for everything else. Here's how to disable it.
You could get $10K from 23andMe's data breach - ho...
Got hit by the 23andMe breach? If your data was stolen, you can join the class-action suit. Here's how.
How to disable ACR on your TV (and why you shouldn...
Smarter TV operating systems bring added convenience, but they also raise new privacy concerns, especially with automatic content recognition (ACR). Here's what it is, and what you can do about it.
Your password manager is under attack: How to defe...
Heard of polymorphic browser extensions yet? These savage impostors threaten the very future of credential management. Here's what you need to know - and do.
Is your Microsoft account passwordless yet? Why it...
You can ditch your Microsoft account password completely now. But if you plan to do so, there's a step you absolutely must not skip.
Your Android phone is getting a new security secre...
This new security feature will make your Android phone more difficult to access if you haven't used it in a while.
If you own an AirTag, you need these accessories t...
I found a solution to make AirTags, the best finder tags right now, easier to use despite their awkward UFO-like design.
Your password manager is under attack, and this ne...
Heard of polymorphic browser extensions yet? You will. These savage imposters threaten the very future of credential management. Here's what you need to know - and do.
How Google's AI combats new scam tactics - and how...
Google is trying to lock down Search, Chrome, and Android, but ultimately, you're the last line of defense.
5 Chromecast features you're not using enough on y...
Google's popular casting device has been around for some time, but it still does more than just stream your favorite shows.
T-Mobile's data breach settlement payments are fin...
After a 2021 data breach exposed the data of 76 million customers, settlement checks are finally being sent out this month. Here's what you need to know.
T-Mobile's data breach settlement payments finally...
After a 2021 data breach exposed the data of 76 million customers, settlement checks are finally being sent out. Here's what you need to know.
How to securely attach an Apple AirTag to pretty m...
The UFO-like design of AirTags makes them a pain to attach to things. But I found a solution that makes the best finder tags available much easier to use.
A whopping 94% of leaked passwords are not unique ...
Your lazy passwords are putting you and your company at risk.
10 passkey survival tips: Prepare for your passwor...
Although passkeys remain an evolving ecosystem, we'd be wise to embrace tomorrow's authentication standard today. Here are ZDNET's 10 recommendations for reaching passkey paradise.
7 ways to lock down your phone's security - before...
From border crossings to data breaches, there are more reasons than ever to protect your smartphone. Here's a practical guide to securing your device and your digital life.