Chrome extensions can be incredibly useful, but they also sit inside the same browser you use for email, banking, shopping, work, and passwords, which means a bad extension can have a lot more power than most people realize. Google says extensions may request access to your data, and OWASP warns that browser extensions can create […]

Starting student loan repayment can feel stressful, especially when you’re asked to enter highly sensitive information like your Social Security number, date of birth, home address, bank details, and sometimes parent information. The safest move is simple: make sure you’re dealing with your actual loan servicer or the official federal student aid website before you […]

Built-in laptop webcams are convenient, but convenience is not always the same as control. If camera privacy is a concern, using an external webcam can be a smart move because you can physically unplug it when you are done. That makes it much easier to know the camera is truly unavailable, instead of just hoping […]

Staying signed in is convenient, but convenience is not always the same as security. Logging out of websites and apps when you are done using them is a simple habit that can reduce the risk of account misuse—especially on shared devices, public computers, or public Wi‑Fi. The FTC specifically advises people not to stay permanently […]

If you no longer use Facebook, it may be smart to do more than ignore the app—it may be time to delete the account. An old social media profile can still hold years of personal information, old photos, contact details, login history, and connected settings, even if you have not posted in ages. Meta says […]

Using your Google or Facebook account to sign in to websites and apps is incredibly convenient. Instead of creating a new username and password every time, you can simply click “Continue with Google” or “Continue with Facebook” and get instant access. But there’s a catch. When you use a Google or Facebook account as your […]