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How to request your Amazon data and protect it
When you use Amazon’s apps and services, bits of information build up in your account over time. Requesting your data is a simple way to get clarity: it shows you what Amazon keeps, helps you spot o...
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How to remove yourself from data broker sites and protect your privacy
Data brokers make their money by collecting personal information about consumers and reselling it. That information can be funneled into public people search sites, sold to advertisers, shared with in...
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What is off-Facebook activity, and how does it impact your privacy?
Facebook doesn’t just collect data about what you post, like, or share on its platform. It may also receive information about your activity on websites and apps that integrate Meta’s tracking tech...
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Types of web browsers: Which one should you use?
Web browsers are essential tools for accessing the internet, but not all browsers are built the same. Beyond the fully featured graphical browsers that most people use, there are lightweight options, ...
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What is bloatware, and how can you remove it?
Bloatware is a term that can refer to any unimportant app or service on your phone, although it’s most frequently applied to unwanted pre-installed apps. These apps consume important system resource...
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What is the Internet of Behaviors (IoB)? Meaning, examples, and privacy impact
The Internet of Behaviors (IoB) is the name for the technological ecosystem that connects data, devices, and psychology to track, predict, and even influence how you act. Today, it’s shaping everyth...
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What is incognito mode, and is it really private?
Incognito mode is a feature found in most modern web browsers. It creates a browsing session where your activity, including history, cookies, site data, and anything you type into forms, isn’t saved...
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How to change location on Facebook Marketplace for better results
Facebook Marketplace usually shows listings near your selected area, but that may not always match what you need. Maybe there aren’t many relevant items nearby, you’re moving soon, or Facebook has...
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