To adjust how Firefox handles media playback, type about:config in the browser’s address bar and open the preferences page.

Steve from Hartford, Connecticut, like many Americans, is baffled by Google’s settings and recently sent in this email question. Here's what he asked: "I have my Google Web & Activity, Location ...

Adam Benjamin has helped people navigate complex problems for the past decade. The former digital services editor for Reviews.com, Adam now leads CNET's services and software team and contributes to ...

On iPhone: go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh to turn it off globally or per app. On Android: go to Settings > ...

Protecting your privacy is more important than ever, while Apple is renowned for its robust privacy features, certain default iPhone settings can still leave your personal data exposed. These settings ...

Take control of your privacy by updating these critical Google account settings: pause Web & App Activity, disable Search and Ad Personalization, pause Timeline, review and remove third-party app ...

Streaming devices like Fire TV Sticks and Chromecasts gather personal data for various purposes. If that makes you uneasy, here's how to regain some control.

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Every photo you take with your iPhone contains metadata, such as the exact location where it was captured. While this information can help organize your photos, it also poses a privacy risk when ...

Attila covers software, apps and services, with a focus on virtual private networks. He's an advocate for digital privacy and has been quoted in online publications like Computer Weekly, The Guardian, ...

The methods to change your Facebook privacy settings will vary depending on the device you're using. Most privacy settings are found on the Facebook website in the ...