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A Guide to RCS, Why Apple’s Adopting It, and How It Makes Texting Better

The messaging standard promises better security and cooler features than plain old SMS. Android has had it for years, but now iPhones are getting it too.

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Best Privacy Browsers (2024): Brave, Safari, Ghostery, Firefox, DuckDuckGo

Ad trackers are out of control. Use a browser that reins them in.

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How to Not Get Hacked by a QR Code

QR codes can be convenient—but they can also be exploited by malicious actors. Here’s how to protect yourself.

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Private and Secure Web Search Engines: DuckDuckGo, Brave, Kagi, Startpage

What you look for online is up to you—just make sure no one else is taking a peek.

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How to Tell When Your Phone Will Stop Getting Security Updates

Every smartphone has an expiration date. Here’s when yours will probably come.

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How to Use Proton Sentinel to Keep Your Accounts Safe

If you want the highest possible level of protection, this is it.

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Google's New Feature Ensures Your Pixel Phone Hasn't Been Hacked. Here’s How It Works

Pixel Binary Transparency is the latest security benefit for Pixel owners.

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How to Automatically Delete Passcode Texts on Android and iOS

Here’s one simple way to reduce your security risk while logging in.

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5 Ways to Make Your Instant Messaging More Secure

Make sure your chats are kept as private as you want them to be.

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How ChatGPT—and Bots Like It—Can Spread Malware

Generative AI is a tool, which means it can be used by cybercriminals, too. Here’s how to protect yourself.