Losing a phone or tablet can be a major inconvenience. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to protect your devices and make recovery easier. Find My Device Features: Strong Passcodes and Biometric Security: Secure Wi-Fi Connections: Backup Your Data: Additional Tips: By following these tips, you can significantly reduce the risk of losing […]

Ever misplaced your phone and felt like your brain suddenly vanished too? Relax, tech-sleuths! Tools like Find My iPhone and Find My Device are like digital bloodhounds, helping you track down your lost phone right from a computer. These handy finders are usually pre-activated, ready to spring into action when your phone goes AWOL. But […]

It’s cool to add a geotag to make the post more interesting but it can lead to potential danger. People who check out your updates could assume – correctly – that your house is empty and try to break in. Plus, your location could end up getting you bombarded with ads. Ultimately, it’s better to […]

Many apps and websites will attempt to access your location, but it’s usually not required to use the service. Don’t share your location with just anyone, and disable location data entirely if you’re especially concerned.

Many apps — even well-known ones — ask for a long list of permissions when they’re installed. This can include location data, camera access, your email information, and other potentially sensitive permissions. Be wary of what you grant access: An image-editing app probably doesn’t need access to your emails to function. Note that location data […]

A nightmare scenario for any streamer or gamer is a swatting attack. This is when someone finds out who you are, where you live and calls in a fake threat to a local police station. The police take every threat seriously, and more than one person has died as a result of a swatting attack. […]