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How to know if your smart TV is spying on you
Have you ever wondered how smart TVs are so much more affordable than they used to be? Unfortunately, the answer isn’t that the TV companies are just being nice. The real reason is that smart TVs ha...
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What is the Internet of Behaviors (IoB)? Meaning, examples, and privacy impact
The Internet of Behaviors (IoB) is the name for the technological ecosystem that connects data, devices, and psychology to track, predict, and even influence how you act. Today, it’s shaping everyth...
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How to choose a router: Top mistakes to avoid and pro buying tips
Buying a router isn’t easy. It feels like router companies expect you to go in knowing dozens of unique terms, like the difference between WPA2 and WPA3 encryption, MIMO vs. MU–MIMO, and more. The...
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How to delete Alexa recordings and voice history
Smart voice assistants like Amazon Alexa are incredibly useful, letting you do everything from checking the weather to controlling lights with just voice commands. However, if you’ve ever accidental...
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How to set up a home server from scratch
Setting up your own personal server offers several advantages, especially when working from home, playing online games, or accessing your files and content across different devices. The best part is t...
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Hacktivism: What it is and how it works
Hacktivists combine technology and activism, using digital tools to seek political or social change, often by challenging institutions. However, their actions raise difficult questions about legality,...
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Is another device on the network using your IP address? Here’s how to fix it
Seeing the warning “another device on the network is using your IP address” can be a little alarming. This error message indicates an IP address conflict, or in simple terms, it means two devices ...
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Online shopping safety tips: How to protect yourself from scams
Online shopping is convenient, no doubt about it. With just a few clicks, you can buy almost anything from anywhere in the world and have it shipped to your doorstep. But with convenience comes risk: ...
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AirTag stalking explained: Signs, cases, and how to protect yourself
AirTags and similar alternatives (such as the Samsung SmartTag and Tile tracker) were designed to help users find misplaced items, such as their keys and smaller valuables. However, bad actors quickly...
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Password hashing explained: What it is and how it works
Storing raw passwords is one of the most dangerous mistakes a system can make. If attackers breach the system, they don’t need to crack anything: they get direct access to every user account. That...
