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Is your Roku TV spying on you? It's possible, but here's how to put a stop to it

Streaming devices like Fire Stick and Chromecast gather personal data for a variety of purposes. If that makes you uneasy, here's how to regain some control.

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Microsoft Authenticator won't manage your passwords anymore - or most passkeys
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This handy NordVPN tool flags scam calls on Android - even before you answer
How browser extensions can exploit AI to steal your data and how to protect yourself
Malicious extensions can use ChatGPT to steal your personal data - here's how
Google rolls out broader AI-powered age verification, and it's a hassle for you if it guesses wrong
Not just YouTube: Google is using AI to guess your age based on your activity - everywhere
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Is your Roku TV spying on you? It's possible, but here's how to put a stop to it

Streaming devices like Fire Stick and Chromecast gather personal data for a variety of purposes. If that makes you uneasy, here's how to regain some control.
21 hours ago by Chris Bayer in TVs
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Microsoft Authenticator won't manage your passwords anymore - or most passkeys

The only type of passkeys that Microsoft currently supports are device-bound (non-syncable) passkeys. Here's what that means for you and your credential management plans.
2 days ago by David Berlind in Security
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This handy NordVPN tool flags scam calls on Android - even before you answer

NordVPN's Scam Call Protection can now help you decide whether to pick up the phone. Here's how to set it up.
2 days ago by Lance Whitney in Security
How browser extensions can exploit AI to steal your data and how to protect yourself

Malicious extensions can use ChatGPT to steal your personal data - here's how

Browser extensions can access the prompts of commercial and internal AIs to snag your sensitive data, says LayerX. But there are ways you can protect yourself.
2 days ago by Lance Whitney in Security
Google rolls out broader AI-powered age verification, and it's a hassle for you if it guesses wrong

Not just YouTube: Google is using AI to guess your age based on your activity - everywhere

The new AI-powered age verification system will seemingly apply to multiple Google products and services.
2 days ago by Artie Beaty in Security
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Two critical Android 16 security features you're not using (but absolutely should)

I strongly suggest making use of both features as soon as your phone updates to Android 16.
2 days ago by Jack Wallen in Android
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How to sync passkeys in Chrome across your Android, iPhone, Mac, or PC (and why you should)

Google's Password Manager lets you store and sync passkeys in Chrome across all your devices.
3 days ago by Lance Whitney in Security
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Google is using passkeys and new security tools to help you fight cyberattacks - here's how

Phishing and credential theft attacks are on the rise, as are cookie and authentication token theft scams. But Google has a defense plan.
3 days ago by Lance Whitney in Security
Avoid public charging ports to prevent your phone from being choicejacked

Warning: Protect your phone from choicejacking before it's too late - here's how

Choicejacking is the new juicejacking. Here's how it works, according to NordVPN.
4 days ago by Lance Whitney in Security
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This handy Linux tool snitches on sneaky apps - here's why and how it's helpful

OpenSnitch makes it easy to track outgoing internet requests from installed apps, so you can take action if necessary.
4 days ago by Jack Wallen in Linux
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Why I still recommend NordVPN to most people in 2025 - especially with the latest update

I put NordVPN through rigorous testing to evaluate its speed, security, and overall features. Here are the biggest takeaways.
4 days ago by Kennedy Otieno in VPN
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You should turn off this default TV setting ASAP - and why even experts recommend it

Motion smoothing, sometimes referred to as the "soap opera effect," can give games a performance boost but tends to make movies and TV shows look oddly artificial. Here's how to turn it off.
5 days ago by Chris Bayer in TVs
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What if your passkey device is stolen? How to manage risk in our passwordless future

Passkeys are stored within your device's operating system or credential manager. So, what happens if your device falls into the wrong hands?
5 days ago by David Berlind in Security
3 ways to combat scam texts that promise you an Amazon refund

Got a suspicious Amazon refund text? Don't click the link - it's a scam

The FTC is warning about deceptive text messages that try to steal your payment or account info by dangling an Amazon refund.
5 days ago by Lance Whitney in Security
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I found cheap accessories that made my AirTags twice as useful (and secure)

AirTags are the top tracking tags on the market right now, and these unique holders make them far more practical to carry despite their quirky UFO-like shape.
6 days ago by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Mobile Accessories
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