Digital Security 101

How To Block Annoying Ads on YouTube
While you can pay for an ad-free YouTube experience with YouTube Premium, third-party extensions and privacy-focused browsers are often cheaper and better.

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.

Solved: How To Check for Viruses on An iPhone
Is your iPhone acting strangely, overheating, or not working? Learn how to identify malware and other issues impacting your phone — and what to do next.

How To Avoid The Latest Gift Card Scams (2024)
Gift cards are among the most popular targets for scammers. Learn how to spot (and avoid) the latest gift card scams.

How To Block Websites on Android in 2024 (7 Ways)
Learn seven of the best ways to block websites on Android in 2024 — whether you want to protect your family or block distractions.

How to Avoid The Latest Charity Scams (2023)
The last thing you want when donating money is to send it to a scam charity. Learn how to sport charity fraud and avoid charity scams.

14 Dangers of Identity Theft That Can Leave You Reeling
From financial devastation to emotional pain, the dangers of identity theft are serious. Don't let identity theft cripple your life.

How To Identify Veterans Charity Scams (10 Examples)
Here’s how to spot a veterans charity scam and make sure your donations are going to the right place — in the pockets of our veterans.
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Is myFICO Legit? What You Need To Know Before Buying
myFICO is one of the only credit monitoring services that provides FICO® scores — but its limited features could leave you vulnerable to fraud and scams.

How To Opt Out of Prescreened Credit Card Offers
The Prescreen Opt-Out Notice Rule lets you permanently opt out of prescreened offers, or opt out for five years. Here’s how.

Why Is My Credit Frozen If I Didn’t Freeze It?
System errors, file mixups, data breaches, or even identity theft may be why your credit is frozen without you initiating it.

What Can Someone Do with Your Social Security Number?
It’s easier than ever for scammers to get your SSN. Learn what someone can do with your Social Security number (and how to keep it safe).

How To Set Time Limits on Apps To Control Screen Time
Whether you’re trying to control your child’s screen time or your own, setting time limits can be a powerful tool — if you know how to do it properly.

Is Avast Safe? What To Know Before You Buy
Avast is a popular antivirus software option — but recent data privacy concerns have made some users skeptical about whether it’s still the right choice.