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Apple security alert scam: How to spot it and remove it fast
Apple’s popularity makes it a prime target for scammers, and one of the most common tactics is the fake “Apple security alert.” Understanding how this scam works and how real Apple-sent notifica...
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Is Quora safe? A simple guide for everyday users
If you have questions and want answers from real people rather than AI or search engine results, Quora can be an excellent resource. The social media network hosts all kinds of questions and answers f...
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What is first-party data: How it’s collected and used
First-party data is information a company collects directly from people who use its website, app, or services. This includes data collected with consent, like optional cookies, as well as information ...
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How to get rid of ads on Facebook
Many Facebook users have noticed in recent years that they are seeing more ads than before, with sponsored posts and product ads popping up in their feeds more frequently. While Facebook is constantly...
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What is computer networking and how VPNs fit in
Computer networks form the backbone of modern digital communication. Learning how these networks operate will help you better understand the modern digital landscape and make smarter decisions about p...
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How to block ads on mobile games (guide for Android and iOS users)
Today’s Android and iOS app stores are packed with free mobile games. While this is great for gamers everywhere, the downside is that many of these games rely on ads for revenue, and those ads can b...
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What is spyware? Types, examples, and how to prevent it
Think your device is secure? It might not be as safe as you think. Spyware can quietly install itself on your system and start watching everything you do, tracking your activity, logging your password...
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What is a walled garden?
A walled garden is a digital environment managed by a single tech company, such as Apple or Meta. Within this closed space, the company controls what users can access, how data is shared, and which ap...
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How to delete your Threads account without deleting Instagram
When Threads was first launched, you weren’t able to delete it without also deleting the Instagram account you used during account creation. Fortunately, Meta has now added the ability to deactivate...
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Network connections: Everything you need to know
Network connections are the backbone of our digital world, allowing devices like computers and phones to communicate and share data. This guide explains what a network connection is, the different typ...