Don’t ever hand your phone to the cops - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/24/24252235/police-unlock-phone-password-face-id-apple-wallet-id
https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/24/24252235/police-unlock-phone-password-face-id-apple-wallet-id
The Verge
Don’t ever hand your phone to the cops
Even if you’ve got nothing to hide.
Best free alternatives for pricey software: Adios, Office and Adobe | PCWorld
https://www.pcworld.com/article/2468984/the-best-free-alternatives-for-paid-software.html
https://www.pcworld.com/article/2468984/the-best-free-alternatives-for-paid-software.html
PCWorld
The best free alternatives for pricey software: Adios, Office and Adobe
In times of ever-increasing license costs for software, many people are looking for cost-effective alternatives. We present the best free tools.
Wiping a Windows laptop? Here's the safest way to erase your personal data - for free | ZDNET
https://www.zdnet.com/article/wiping-a-windows-laptop-heres-the-safest-way-to-erase-your-personal-data-for-free/
https://www.zdnet.com/article/wiping-a-windows-laptop-heres-the-safest-way-to-erase-your-personal-data-for-free/
ZDNET
Wiping your Windows laptop? Here's the simplest way to erase all personal data
Before you get rid of an old laptop, ensure your personal files are fully deleted and unrecoverable. Here's how.
How to use Windows Terminal and what it’s useful for - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/24249353/windows-11-terminal-microsoft-how-to
https://www.theverge.com/24249353/windows-11-terminal-microsoft-how-to
The Verge
How to use Windows Terminal and what it’s useful for
Go retro with these powerful commands.
How to lock any app with Face ID on an iPhone using iOS 18 - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/24267102/iphone-ios-18-lock-app-how-to
https://www.theverge.com/24267102/iphone-ios-18-lock-app-how-to
The Verge
How to lock any app with Face ID on an iPhone using iOS 18
Keep your iPhone’s content to yourself.
Pig Butchering Scams Are Going High Tech | WIRED
https://www.wired.com/story/pig-butchering-scams-go-high-tech/
https://www.wired.com/story/pig-butchering-scams-go-high-tech/
WIRED
Pig Butchering Scams Are Going High Tech
Scammers in Southeast Asia are increasingly turning to AI, deepfakes, and dangerous malware in a way that makes their pig butchering operations even more convincing.
Apple now allowing users to change their iCloud email address starting with iOS 18.1 - 9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2024/10/12/icloud-email-address-change-ios-18-1/
https://9to5mac.com/2024/10/12/icloud-email-address-change-ios-18-1/
9to5Mac
You'll soon be able to change your embarrassing old iCloud email
For the first time, starting in iOS 18.1, Apple will allow users to change their iCloud email address entirely. Previously,...
The Real-Time Deepfake Romance Scams Have Arrived | WIRED
https://www.wired.com/story/yahoo-boys-real-time-deepfake-scams/
https://www.wired.com/story/yahoo-boys-real-time-deepfake-scams/
WIRED
The Real-Time Deepfake Romance Scams Have Arrived
Watch how smooth-talking scammers known as “Yahoo Boys” use widely available face-swapping tech to carry out elaborate romance scams.
Lifehacker: Don't Fall for This 'New' Google AI Scam
https://lifehacker.com/tech/dont-fall-for-this-new-ai-scam
https://lifehacker.com/tech/dont-fall-for-this-new-ai-scam
Lifehacker
Don't Fall for This 'New' Google AI Scam
Reports of a new AI-powered Google scam are certainly concerning. However, you don't need to worry about becoming a victim, so long as you continue to be smart and vigilant online.
Android Authority: PSA: Scammers are posing as Google to take over your Gmail account
https://www.androidauthority.com/gmail-account-takeover-scam-ai-3490454/
https://www.androidauthority.com/gmail-account-takeover-scam-ai-3490454/
Android Authority
PSA: Scammers are posing as Google to take over your Gmail account
No, Google is not calling or emailing you. It's scammers that are posing as the tech giant to takeover your Gmail accounts.
How to Turn On Android's Theft Protection Feature
https://www.howtogeek.com/how-to-turn-on-androids-theft-protection-feature/
https://www.howtogeek.com/how-to-turn-on-androids-theft-protection-feature/
How-To Geek
How to Turn On Android's Theft Protection Feature
Better safe than sorry.
An investigation exposes data brokers using ads to help track almost any phone - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/23/24277679/atlas-privacy-babel-street-data-brokers-locate-x-tracking
https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/23/24277679/atlas-privacy-babel-street-data-brokers-locate-x-tracking
The Verge
An investigation exposes data brokers using ads to help track almost any phone
The tool precisely can track a phone’s movement.
7 essential password rules to follow in 2024, according to security experts | ZDNET
https://www.zdnet.com/article/7-essential-password-rules-to-follow-in-2024-according-to-security-experts/
https://www.zdnet.com/article/7-essential-password-rules-to-follow-in-2024-according-to-security-experts/
ZDNET
7 essential password rules to follow in 2024, according to security experts
What makes a password strong now? How long should it be? How often should you change it? Here's what the cybersecurity pros at NIST recommend - some of which may surprise you.
Screenable's app turns any iPhone into a starter phone for kids | TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/25/screenables-app-turns-any-iphone-into-a-starter-phone-for-kids/
https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/25/screenables-app-turns-any-iphone-into-a-starter-phone-for-kids/
TechCrunch
Screenable's app turns any iPhone into a starter phone for kids | TechCrunch
A new app called Screenable wants to help parents introduce their children to technology by turning any iPhone or iPad into a starter phone.
How to run Windows apps on a Mac without installing Windows | Macworld - https://www.macworld.com/article/672613/how-to-run-windows-apps-on-a-mac.html
Macworld
How to run Windows apps on a Mac without installing Windows
You can run Windows apps on a Mac without buying a copy of Windows, here's how...
How to record and transcribe a call on iPhone | Apple Support - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dV_m8oiMH3s
YouTube
How to record and transcribe a call on iPhone | Apple Support
Starting in iOS 18.1, you can record a phone call or FaceTime audio call on your iPhone and find the recording and transcript later in Notes. With Apple Intelligence enabled on supported devices, you can view a generated summary of the call as well.
To learn…
To learn…
Apple’s macOS Sequoia lets you snap windows into position — here’s how - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/24273664/apple-macos-sequoia-windows-snap-how-to
https://www.theverge.com/24273664/apple-macos-sequoia-windows-snap-how-to
The Verge
Apple’s macOS Sequoia lets you snap windows into position — here’s how
Create window tiles with macOS Sequoia.
How to use the new Private Space feature in Android 15 - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/24279464/private-space-android-15-pixel-how-to
https://www.theverge.com/24279464/private-space-android-15-pixel-how-to
The Verge
How to use the new Private Space feature in Android 15
Android 15’s Private Space feature gives you a separate app vault.
'Scam yourself' attacks just increased over 600% - here's what to look for | ZDNET
https://www.zdnet.com/article/scam-yourself-attacks-just-increased-over-600-heres-what-to-look-for/
https://www.zdnet.com/article/scam-yourself-attacks-just-increased-over-600-heres-what-to-look-for/
ZDNET
'Scam yourself' attacks just increased over 600% - here's what to look for
Millions of people are falling for these scams, but they're not unavoidable. Here's what you need to know.
The best secure browsers for privacy in 2024: Expert tested | ZDNET
https://www.zdnet.com/article/best-browser-for-privacy/
https://www.zdnet.com/article/best-browser-for-privacy/
ZDNET
The best secure browsers for privacy in 2025: Expert tested
If you want a browser focused on security, you must know its approach to privacy and data collection. These are the best secure browsers of 2025.