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Utah social media law: What parents and teens need to know
Back in March 2023, Utah passed two bills regulating minors’ use of social media, set to roll out a year later. But after pushback from the public and tech policy advocates, the bills were repealed....
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Is DeepSeek safe? What happens to your data when you use it
DeepSeek collects many of the same types of data as other chatbots, including prompts, device data, and usage information. One notable difference is that DeepSeek’s hosted service operates under Chi...
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What is a digital bank and is it the right choice for you?
Digital banks promise a faster, simpler way to manage money, but the experience can vary widely depending on the provider behind the app. Fees, features, support, and protections can all differ, espec...
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Predator spyware explained: How it works and how to reduce risk
Predator is commercial mobile spyware used in highly targeted surveillance operations. Unlike ordinary spyware, which is often spread through phishing, malicious downloads, or deceptive apps, Predator...
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Is ChatGPT safe? Risks, privacy, and how to use it safely
ChatGPT is an AI chatbot powered by large language models (LLMs) that generate human-like responses based on patterns learned from large amounts of text and other training data. OpenAI launched ChatGP...
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App permissions explained: What they are, why they matter, and how to manage them safely
You’ve probably tapped “Allow” on an app permission request dozens of times without thinking about it. Every time you do, you’re deciding what personal data an app can access and, in some case...
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How to delete or deactivate Messenger in 2026
Messenger (formerly called Facebook Messenger) is deeply integrated with your Facebook account, and some data related to your account and app usage may still be stored by Meta even when you’re not a...
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Metadata explained: What it is, why it matters, and how to protect it
Metadata is part of many everyday digital activities, from taking photos and sending emails to creating documents and browsing websites. Although it often goes unnoticed, it plays an important role in...
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Google Shielded Email: What it is and alternatives you can use today
Google was reported in 2024 to be working on a new feature called Shielded Email that would let users create email aliases for sign-ups without revealing their primary address. However, this feature h...
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How to delete a Tinder account (step-by-step)
Tinder is a convenient app for meeting new people, but not everyone sticks around long-term. Whether you’ve found a match, want to reduce your digital footprint, or simply no longer use the service,...
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