End-to-end encryption (E2EE) ensures that your data is encrypted (kept secret) until it reaches an intended recipient. Whether you’re talking about end-to-end encrypted messaging, email, file storage, or anything else, this ensures that no one in the middle can see your private data. In other words: If a chat app offers end-to-end encryption, for example, only you and the person […]
Read moreExtensions in Mozilla Firefox enable you to add all kinds of new features to the browser. But, if you’re not using an extension, removing it can help speed up your browser and protect your privacy. Here’s how to disable or remove an add-on from Firefox. Views: 1 (more…)
Read moreHere’s your beginner-friendly explainer on this privacy and security tool for online browsing, and how it works with VPNs. If you’re new to internet privacy and security, you’ve still probably already read references to something called Tor — a widely hailed piece of internet-connected software with its own internet browser. Tor is embraced by privacy aficionados for its reliable encryption and its history of […]
Read moreApple continues to improve the iPhone and iPad experience by releasing major updates to iOS 14 and iPadOS, the operating system for its phone and tablet lineup. For example, the current beta of iOS 14.5 includes a much-needed feature that allows you to unlock your iPhone while wearing a face mask or covering. Views: 2 (more…)
Read moreInserting a Section Break in a Word document gives you a number of ways to split up large walls of text. This feature is useful not just for breaking up text by pages but also for multi-column layouts. Views: 0 (more…)
Read moreIf you use Windows 10 with a machine with a built-in camera or fingerprint reader, you may encounter the term “Windows Hello” while setting up sign-in methods. But what does it mean? Views: 0 (more…)
Read moreYour Gmail emails don’t have to live on Google’s servers forever. Here’s how to download everything in your Gmail account as a file and turn it into a browsable, searchable offline archive on your computer—the easy way. Views: 0 (more…)
Read moreSpotify on Monday released a small collection of exclusive audiobook recordings on its platform, a move that signals its interest in continuing to broaden its library of non-music programming. The company is characterizing the release as one of many tests that it regularly runs to help it improve its user experience, but in success, the initiative could give it a […]
Read moreUsing a feature called Back Tap on iPhone 8 or newer running iOS 14 or later, you can configure your iPhone to play or pause your music just by tapping two or three times on the back of your phone. Here’s how to set it up. Views: 0 (more…)
Read moreSmartphones aren’t just for the younger generations—they have plenty to offer seniors as well, like apps that are helpful and entertaining. We’ve rounded up an exciting variety of apps to help seniors stay social, manage their health and money, find enjoyable movies and podcasts to help fill the time, and to make life a little easier. Views: 0 (more…)
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