Twitter has updated its privacy policy and introduced new data controls that provide a way to access and determine the info Twitter shares with advertisers.
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Information Technology Privacy and Security Tips to help educate and prepare you online.
Everyone Should Use a VPN to Protect Their Internet Privacy
For $3/month, you can protect your privacy from marketers, hackers, and other snoopers. Let’s discuss why a VPN is totally worth it and who we recommend.
How to Permanently Delete Your Hotmail, Windows Live and Outlook Account
Closing your Microsoft account is simple if you know where to look. Here’s how to delete your Hotmail, Outlook.com and Windows Live accounts.
Juice Jacking: Why You Should Never Use Public Charging Stations
Here’s how to stop hackers from attacking your smartphone with the mobile tech equivalent of credit card skimming.
How to Safely Sell or Donate Your Old Windows 10 PC
Saying goodbye to an old computer? Protect your privacy and purchases by doing these steps first.
CCleaner Update V5.26 – Improved 64-bit and Firefox Support
Recently, CCleaner was updated and now includes better support for 64-bit systems and Firefox. Read on for all the details on the update.
How to Delete All Your Amazon Echo Voice Recording History
If you own an Amazon Echo device and are concerned about privacy, you’ll want to delete your voice recordings from the cloud. Here’s how.
Microsoft Announces New Privacy Dashboard and Eliminates Controversial “Express Settings” in Windows 10 Creators Update
Microsoft is continuing its efforts to provide more transparency and control over how your data is collected and shared. Read on for details on the latest announcement.
Selling Your Xbox One? Set it to Factory Defaults First to Erase Your Accounts and Data
If you are going to sell your Xbox One, you’ll want to set it to factory defaults first and make sure your data is erased from the console. Here’s how.
How to Password Protect PDF Documents
You can protect sensitive and private information in a PDF by password-protecting the file. When you password-protect a PDF, it encrypts the contents of the file so it can’t be read by any program without entering the password first. Here’s how to do it.
How to Prevent Microsoft From Spying on You in Windows 10 with Spybot Anti-Beacon
Practically every facet of the Windows 10 experience involves sending data back to Microsoft. If this raises privacy concerns for you, you’re not alone. In this post, we’ll take a look at a utility that stops Microsoft from harvesting your data.
This is How to Keep Your Facebook Experience Postive and Safe
Facebook gives you tools to curate the content you see in your newsfeed. But have you ever used them? If you feel fed up with the posts, comments, and links you see on Facebook, try these options before you turn your back on the social network for good.
How to Opt Out of Microsoft Targeted Ads in Windows 10
With Windows 10, Microsoft now collects behavioral data in order to target ads to you on the Start menu, on the lock screen, and in Edge. If you’d rather not share your information for advertising purposes, you can turn off tracking and personalized ads.
How to Disable or Delete Startup Programs in Windows Using CCleaner
CCleaner is a simple way to enable, disable, or completely remove startup entries. Follow along as I review the steps for Microsoft Windows.