Privacy

Lose what you don’t use and other easy ways to limit your digital footprint and strengthen your online privacy and security

The data trail you leave behind whenever you're online is bigger – and more revealing – than you may think

Are your virtual doctor visits private and secure? Here’s what to know about, and how to prepare for, connecting with a doctor from the comfort of your home.

Both Tor and a VPN can greatly help you keep prying eyes away from your online life, but they’re also two very different beasts. Which suits your needs better?

Do you find reports of spy cams found in vacation rentals unsettling? Try these tips for spotting hidden cameras to put your worries to rest.

Your eyes may be the window to your soul, but they can also be your airplane boarding pass or the key unlocking your phone. What’s the good and the bad of using biometric traits for authentication?

Do you have a plan for what will happen to your digital self when you pass away? Here’s how to put your digital affairs in order on Facebook, Google, Twitter and other major online services.

Doxing can happen to anyone – here’s how you can reduce the odds that your personal information will be weaponized against you

You may not be able to disappear completely from the internet, but you can minimize your digital footprint with a few simple steps