Your internet-connected TV has Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) features that track what you watch. Here’s how to disable it, along with smart privacy advice from security experts.

Apple now blocks 18+ app downloads in Brazil, Australia, and Singapore using automatic age checks. The company is also expanding similar tools in Utah and Louisiana as child safety laws spread ...

In 2026, we expect scams to persist, especially as tools powered by artificial intelligence (AI) become more widely used. In this guide, we highlight several scam trends to watch out for and explain ...

Secure Boot protects modern Windows and Linux PCs. Microsoft Secure Boot certificates from 2011 expire in June 2026. Most PC owners are fine if they install the latest updates. Last year's ...

The 2026 tax season has kicked into high gear, setting off questions about 2025 tax returns, stimulus checks, tariff dividend payments, inflation checks, tax rebates and IRS direct deposits. The most ...

Apple's Lockdown Mode for iPhone is getting significant attention this week. On Wednesday, 404 Media reported the FBI has so far been unable to access the seized iPhone of a Washington Post reporter ...

Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously the lifestyle editor at HelloGiggles, deputy editor at So Yummy and senior lifestyle editor at Hunker. Over the past 10+ years, Anna has also written for the ...

The Doomsday Clock was created in 1947, during the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union. It is, in essence, a symbolic representation of how close humanity is to the destruction of ...

If you’ve ever tried to install a game, download software, or troubleshoot a cranky computer, you’ve probably been asked for your PC specs. And if you’ve ever responded with, “Umm… it’s a black laptop ...

Depositing a check used to mean driving to a branch and waiting in line. With an online bank, it usually means taking two photos and tapping a button. The process is simple, but there are a few ...

Joe Grantham is a contributor from the UK with a degree in Classical Studies. His love for gaming is only rivaled by a deep passion for medieval history, which often seeps into his articles. With over ...

JavaScript is an essential technology that allows websites to function properly and display interactive content. Many modern websites rely on JavaScript for features such as menus, forms, videos, ...