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Netflix, Facebook, and Instagram, but for kids?
In late 2021, Netflix announced it would test a new feed for kids on its iOS app. Similar to TikTok and Instagram Reels, Kids Clips will feature short videos—but designed to be viewed in landscape (...
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How to stay secure when using public Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi isn't hard to find. It's available in airports, cafes, hotels, malls, and many other public places. But before you connect, consider the security risks. The Wi-Fi admin could try to see wha...
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It’s shockingly easy for someone to get your Instagram account banned
Influencers on Instagram who use the platform to earn a living often treat their postings like a full-time job. It takes time and effort to build a large following, which is valuable when it comes to ...
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Love photo-editing apps? Don’t give away your face too easily
Fun photo-editing apps are nothing new. You’ve probably taken a photo or two with dog ears. When Snapchat created the puppy filter back in 2015, everyone—including celebrities and politicians—wa...
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How to hide your sensitive pictures
Everyone has the right to take a naked selfie every once in a while. A survey found that 76% of Americans (both men and women) between the ages of 18 and 24 have sent nudes. But sexting isn’t just f...
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Online privacy and safety for the LGBTQ+ community
The reality of this world is that those who are LGBTQ+ often have more at stake in protecting their privacy and safety than those who aren’t. This is the unfun part of pride, for the community and i...
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When catfish meets crypto scam on dating apps
With the emergence of social media came the catfishers—scammers who create a fake persona, complete with attractive photos, to form relationships with strangers predicated on lies. With the emergenc...
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Explainer: iPhone’s new App Tracking Transparency feature
The post was originally published on May 4, 2021. Last week, Apple rolled out a privacy feature for its iOS 14.5 update called App Tracking Transparency, which gives users more control over their priv...
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Why is my internet so slow? Wi-Fi speed issues and solutions
Picture this: You're in the middle of a video call, streaming your favorite show, or trying to download a large file, and you're left wondering, “Why is my internet so slow?” Slow internet can tur...
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Back to the office? 7 tips to protect your privacy at work
Love it or hate it, the WFH life might be coming to an end for many. As countries continue rolling out Covid-19 vaccination programs, we can expect restrictions on movement to ease, with companies exp...
