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2022 gift guide: Smart home tech for everyone on your list
Smart tech generally means devices that can connect to other devices by Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and can be controlled via an app on your phone. Although such items carry privacy risks—you’re inviting a...
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Introducing Tech Friend, ExpressVPN’s advice column
You probably have that one friend you call or text whenever you have a question about technology. And they might be sick of you by now—but that’s O.K., because we’re here to help. Pose a questio...
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What is Predator spyware?
Editor's note: The original version of this article lacked sufficient context about Predator's seriousness and stealthiness. It has been updated to supply that context. A powerful new spyware, called ...
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Flowchart: What should you stream on Halloween?
It wasn’t easy, but we narrowed down the best movies to stream during Halloween, whether for a rowdy party, solo viewing, or non-scary family time. Got your pick? Great! Now, turn off the lights an...
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What is a digital bank?
Digital banks are taking off around the world, with names that sound anything but bank-like: Ally, WeBank, Klarna, Mox, Trust, Nubank, Wise, K Bank, Chime, Revolut, Monzo. They are slowly but surely t...
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Stop getting random AirDrops
Imagine this: You’re on a plane headed for a well-deserved vacation, and your iPhone pings you with an AirDrop notification mid-flight. What shows up is—what else?—a nude. You just got cyber-fla...
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The fight against book bans
Book bans have been on the rise in the U.S., with books pulled from school libraries and prohibited in classrooms. According to free-speech advocacy group PEN America, in the nine months spanning July...
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How to delete your Spotify account permanently
Spotify might be synonymous with music streaming, but competition is rife. With many Spotify alternatives, you might be considering switching to services with larger libraries or higher-quality audio....
