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2 mins

The EU wants you to have the ‘right to repair’ your electronic devices

The EU wants to make it easier for you to upgrade and repair your devices on your own, instead of having to replace them with brand new ones.
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2 mins

Free things you can do online when you’re stuck at home

From museums and art galleries to games and newspapers, here’s a list of things to do online when you’re stuck at home.
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2 mins

How to change app permissions on your devices

When downloading an app to your device, sometimes a message pops up to request permissions that the app would like to have in order...
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6 mins

How to work from home: Keeping safe and sane while remote

The coronavirus outbreak has prompted a lot of companies, including Google and Apple, to recommend their employees work from home. Many events have been...
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3 mins

Let’s Encrypt has issued a billion certificates, securely encrypting nearly 200 million sites

An effortless way to check whether the site you just logged on to maintains an encrypted connection is whether it starts with HTTP or...
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2 mins

The uncrackable Android trojan: What is xHelper?

We’ve advised our readers to stay safe from malware and trojans by keeping their devices updated at all times, but a new strain caught...
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3 mins

What is SIM swapping, and how to avoid it

Malicious actors could cancel your SIM card and divert all your calls to themselves. Here are 5 ways to protect yourself.
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4 mins

How to secure your iPhone, iPad, and other Apple devices

Got a new Apple device? Set up the built-in security features on your new iPhone, iPad, or Mac computer to protect your device and your privacy.
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4 mins

What is an e-signature, and how does it work?

Ever signed a job contract, leased an apartment, or got a loan online? You may have benefited from an e-signature app. Here are seven to try.
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3 mins

What is spyware and how do I remove it?

Spyware is software secretly installed on your machine with malicious intent. Here's how to protect against it.

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