Digital Security 101
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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 Contact the Police About Credit Card Fraud
Police don’t always investigate credit card fraud — however, filing a fraud and identity theft report with law enforcement can help you recover lost funds.
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Is Norton Privacy Monitor Assistant Worth It? [New Review]
Norton Privacy Monitor Assistant can help with data broker opt-outs, but its add-on cost and quarterly scans may not make it the best choice.
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Is Allstate Identity Protection Worth It? What To Know
While Allstate is well-known for car and home protection, its identity monitoring may not offer some of the usability available in newer products.
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8 Best Credit Monitoring Services This Year (Free & Paid)
While there are free credit monitoring solutions available, many have limited features that can leave you vulnerable to fraud or credit score damage.
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PrivacyGuard Review: What You Need To Know Before Buying
PrivacyGuard has provided identity and credit protection services for over three decades — but it has fallen behind more modern (and affordable) providers.
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How To Stop Websites From Tracking Your Personal Information
Almost every online website and service tracks you in some way — but while trackers are mostly harmless, they can put your privacy and identity at risk.
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How Do Parental Controls Work? Setting Up Devices at Home
Content filtering, screen time limits, and internet usage all fall under the parental controls umbrella. Here’s how to set these up across devices.
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TikTok Parental Controls: An Updated Guide for Parents
TikTok parental controls or Digital Wellbeing tools can manage screen time and content for kids. Turn on these features using this step-by-step guide.
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When Should Kids Get Their First Phones? 2024 Guide
Deciding when to give your child their first phone will depend on their maturity level, situation, and trust level. Here’s how to know if they’re ready.
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LinkedIn Scams: 10 Ways You Could Be at Risk on the Platform
LinkedIn has over 900 million users — but honest professionals aren’t the only ones on the platform. Here are 10 common LinkedIn scams to know.
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The Worst Social Media Scams of 2024 & How To Avoid Them
Social media scams are running rampant. Learn what to look out for and how to avoid the worst social media scams out there right now.
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How To Spot Fake Apps: App Size, Permissions, Source
Most fake apps advertise free and unlimited access, ostensibly, to the premium app — but then give you information-stealing malware.