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Online gambling scams: Warning signs, real risks, and how to stay safe
Online gambling has become a popular form of digital entertainment, with 2025 poll data from the American Psychiatric Association (APA) showing that more than 1 in 4 American adults place bets and pla...
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Secure ways to share passwords: Safer options for family and work
Whether you’re giving a family member access to an account or helping a coworker log into a shared tool, sharing passwords is sometimes unavoidable. The key is sharing them in a way that reduces the...
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Bail bond scams exposed: How to spot fraud and protect your family
You’re just going about your day when you receive a call or text from someone claiming to be a lawyer, a bail agent, or even a police officer. A loved one has been arrested, they say, and the only w...
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Are chatbots safe? What to know before you share anything
Chatbots have become ubiquitous across the internet. They answer customer service questions, help with complex questions, streamline tasks at work, and assist with everything from writing emails to fi...
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How to disable Windows Recall and protect your privacy on Windows 11
AI features can make Windows 11 feel smarter and easier to use, but they can also change how your data is handled. Tools that remember, summarize, or search your activity need access to information ab...
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New NIST password guidelines: What changed and how to stay compliant
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)’s current password guidance discourages forced periodic password changes, password hints, security questions, and arbitrary composition rule...
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ChatGPT age verification: What it means for your privacy and access
In January 2026, OpenAI introduced an age prediction system that identifies whether a ChatGPT account likely belongs to a user under 18 and now applies stricter content rules to those accounts, framin...
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How to blur a photo on iPhone and protect your privacy online
From a utility bill left on the kitchen counter to a parking permit visible behind a selfie, everyday photos can reveal personal information. In many cases, the privacy risk isn't the subject of the p...
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Think a VPN only hides your IP? Try these features first
Most people know that a virtual private network (VPN) hides your IP address. Many people set one up, perhaps use it once to watch something abroad, and then forget it exists. That’s a bit like b...
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How to block an email address in Outlook: Step-by-step guide
Unwanted emails can quickly take over your inbox. Some are harmless but annoying, such as marketing messages and newsletters you no longer read. Others are more serious, including spam and phishing em...