Digital Security 101
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How To Block Ads (Easiest Methods For Each Platform)
Ads and pop-ups aren’t just annoying; they can also put your online privacy and safety at risk — luckily you can block them on almost every platform.
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Aura vs. Bark: How To Choose the Best Parental Control App
Aura vs. Bark is a hot debate — which is the best parental controls app to keep your kids safe online? It’s time to find out.
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Identity Theft Insurance Coverage, Limits, and Exclusions
Identity theft insurance helps reimburse stolen funds, legal fees, and other recovery costs associated with ID fraud. Coverage may vary by plan.
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How To Block Ads on Chrome (Android, iPhone, and Desktop)
Google Chrome includes built-in tools to help block some ads and pop-ups — but a third-party ad blocker is a better bet for an ad-free browsing experience.
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How To Remove Viruses From Mac Computers
Hackers use malware to infect your Mac, spy on you, or hold your sensitive files hostage — but with a few steps, you can clear your Mac of most infections.
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The 10 Latest WhatsApp Scams (How To Identify a Scammer)
If you’d rather text than talk, how likely are you to fall for these WhatsApp scams? Here are 10 scams to know and how you can avoid them.
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How To Delete Your Facebook Account (and All Its Data)
While you can delete (or deactivate) your Facebook account at any time, Meta may hold onto your data for up to another six months afterward.
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No, You Can't Get Hacked By Responding To a Text Message
While you can’t be hacked simply by responding to a text message, it makes you vulnerable to more serious scams and threats that could put you in danger.
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Solved: Why Do Random Numbers Call Me and Hang Up?
Tired of random callers taking over your phone? Learn why random numbers are targeting you and how to block spam and scam calls for good.
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What Are "Potential Spam" Calls? (and How To Block Them)
Is your phone being bombarded by “potential spam?” Learn where these calls come from and how to block them once and for all.
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How To Block Spam Calls (Android, iOS, and Landlines)
Knowing how to block spam calls is essential. Scammers can clone your voice or steal your info in seconds — you must be proactive.
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What Happens If You Call Back a Spam Number?
Do you know what happens if you call back a spam number? Here's everything you need to know to avoid becoming a victim of scam calls.
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What Are Scam Likely Calls? Can You Block Them?
Scam likely calls are those incoming calls that a carrier suspects to be spam. Follow these steps to block these types of calls and more.
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Why Am I Getting So Many Spam Calls? (& How To Stop Them)
Spam, scam, and unwanted calls are becoming a serious problem for all Americans. Learn why you’re getting so many spam calls and how to stop them.