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Your iPhone Is Tracking These Metrics About You (Without an Apple Watch)
No Apple Watch? Your iPhone still tracks all this.
Here's What Phone Thieves Do to Prevent You From Tracking Your Device
Those anti-theft settings might not be enough after all.

Your Inbox Is Full of Trackers: These 4 Extensions Block Them All
There's no excuse for you to be tracked in your own inbox.

How I Block Email Tracking Pixels: 4 Easy Methods
Invisible tracking pixels are spying on all of us, but I know how to fight back.


Turning On “Do Not Track” Is Practically Useless: Here’s What I Do Instead
Although it's often suggested as a privacy tool, it doesn't do what you think.

Mozilla Is in Trouble for Tracking You Without You Knowing: Here's How
Firefox has been caught sniffing around areas it shouldn't.

9 Signs of Phone Tracking You Should Look Out For
Hackers can easily track your phone without your knowledge, but there are a few ways you can detect malicious activities.

How to Check if Your Employer Monitors Your Work Laptop
Being tracked is never a nice feeling, but it may be part of your contract.

Why Does My AirTag Make Noise? What Each Chime Means
AirTags can play different sounds to indicate certain behaviors, but here's what they all mean.

How to Turn Link History On or Off on Instagram
Instagram makes it easy to view the sites you recently visited from the app. But you can disable the feature.

Why You Shouldn't Opt In to Facebook's Link History Feature
Just because Meta is offering to let you view all the links you've clicked on Facebook doesn't mean you should.

4 Methods to Identify and Block App Tracking on Android
Most apps track your activity these days, but that doesn't mean you can't do anything about it.

To Track or Not to Track? Weighing the iPhone's App Tracking Feature
App tracking brings a slew of benefits, but that often comes at the cost of your privacy. So, weigh the pros and cons before you let an app track you.

Are Your iPhone’s Location Services a Convenience or Concern?
Your iPhone's Location Services feature has its fair share of pros and cons, making it essential to strike a balance between privacy and convenience.

Should You Use AirTags on Your Children?
AirTags are a great way to keep track of your items. But should you also use them to keep track of your child and help ensure their safety?

How to Control Location Permissions for System Services on Your iPhone
Limit the number of system services that can access your iPhone's location to keep your privacy in check.

What Happens if You Don't Sign In to a Google Account on Android?
Do you need a Google account to use an Android phone? Here's what you'll lose—and gain—if you choose not to sign in.

Can You Trust Chrome’s Incognito Mode? What It Does and What It Doesn’t Do
Incognito windows give you a degree of privacy, but not anonymity. Here are the pros and cons of Google Chrome's Incognito tabs.

Can My Phone Be Tracked With Location Services Switched Off?
It's easy to track a smartphone, but can it still be done without location services switched on?