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What’s a people search site and why is my info on it?

Have you ever Googled your name and found a result from a “people search” site like Whitepages, Spokeo, or Intelius? These sites seem to know everything about you: your age, past addresses, phone numbers, family members, and maybe even your political affiliations. It can be a little creepy, right? You didn’t give them this information, […]

Your Alexa is listening — how to delete your stored recordings for better privacy

Alexa has become a helpful presence in many homes, making it easy to play music, check the weather, or manage a shopping list with just a simple voice command. But have you ever stopped to think about what happens to those voice commands? It’s a fact of life with these smart assistants: in order to […]

Your secret map: how to get directions privately with DuckDuckGo

Do you ever feel like your every move is being watched online? When you use a typical map app on your phone, you get a lot of convenience, but you’re also giving up a massive amount of personal data. Your phone logs your home and work addresses, your daily commute, and every store and restaurant […]

Screen sharing secrets: why you need to tidy up before you share

Hey everyone! How many video calls have you been on lately? For a lot of us, Zoom, Webex, and Google Meet have become a huge part of our work and social lives. But when it’s your turn to share your screen, have you ever stopped to think about what you’re really sharing? Sharing your screen […]

Hide your chrome bookmarks before screen sharing

How many of you use Google Chrome every single day? Probably most of us! It’s our go-to for work, entertainment, and just about everything online. And often, during online meetings or collaborations, we need to share our browser screen. But have you ever stopped to think about what else is visible when you do that? […]

LinkedIn lowdown: balancing your professional presence with privacy

LinkedIn is an amazing tool, right? It’s our digital handshake, our online resume, and a fantastic way to connect with colleagues, find new opportunities, and grow our professional network. We want to be discoverable, so recruiters can find us and new connections can be made easily. But here’s the kicker: like any social platform, putting […]