Your email address is more than just a way to communicate—it’s a key part of your online identity. But did you know the email address you choose can affect how much spam you receive? Spammers send millions of messages every day, targeting common name combinations in hopes of hitting a valid address. If your email […]

Alexa makes life easier, but it also raises privacy questions. While Amazon Alexa devices only store relevant information, some users prefer extra control over when the device listens. If you want to make sure Alexa only records commands when you intend, here’s a simple solution: mute the microphone and use the voice remote instead. Why […]

Food delivery is all about convenience, but scammers are turning that convenience into an opportunity. If you use DoorDash, you need to know one important rule: never share your password or security code with anyone. DoorDash itself warns customers that no employee will ever ask for your password or give you a specific password to […]

When you browse the internet, you leave a trail of data behind. Advertisers and analytics companies use this data to track your activity across websites. But what if you don’t want to be tracked? That’s where the Do Not Track (DNT) setting comes in. Let’s break down what it is, how it works, and whether […]

When you browse the web, cookies are the usual suspects for tracking your activity. But what happens inside mobile apps? Here’s the catch: apps don’t use traditional browser cookies. Instead, they rely on something even more persistent—device identifiers. How Does Tracking in Mobile Apps Work? Mobile apps can’t access browser cookies, so advertisers and analytics […]

When you think about online tracking, cookies probably come to mind. But here’s the twist: mobile apps don’t use cookies. So how do they keep tabs on you? The answer lies in device identifiers, and they’re everywhere. How Does Tracking in Mobile Apps Work? Unlike websites, mobile apps can’t rely on traditional browser cookies to […]