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It doesn’t hurt to occasionally clear your Android phone‘s cookies and cache in order to keep your web browser lean, running efficiently and, ideally, storing as few tracking cookies as possible. Whether your Android phone‘s internet browser is Google Chrome, Firefox or Samsung Internet, it collects and stores data every time you surf the web. This …

One of the biggest players in the virtual private network industry, NordVPN appears to hit all the right notes in providing a service that offers everything a customer would want. NordVPN is super fast, packed with useful features, and it’s a breeze to use. It’s based in a privacy-friendly jurisdiction and offers all the standard security and privacy features users …

If you’re using Google Chrome or a Chromium-based browser — whether on MacOS, Windows or Linux — it’s time to check for a critical security update. On Friday, Google released a Chrome update to patch a significant vulnerability that is actively being exploited in ongoing cyberattacks. Google urged users on all operating systems to update Chrome as soon as possible. …

Google Chrome isn’t the most private browser, nor is it the most secure. But it’s among the most flexible for customizable plug-ins and extensions. That means finding the best virtual private network for Chrome is a lot easier. Chrome’s dominance as the world’s most popular internet browser ensures that nearly every VPN service is compatible with Google Chrome. All the top recommendations …

Using a VPN, or a virtual private network, is one of the easiest ways to keep your web browsing habits and online information private. It’s true that standalone VPNs offer the best overall protection, but they can also be pricey. If you’re just looking for something simple that will add an extra layer of web security, you should consider using a …

What’s happening McAfee researchers spotted five Chrome extensions that were tracking user browser activity without their knowledge. They were downloaded a combined 1.4 million times before Google removed them from its store. Why it matters Keeping malicious extensions completely out is a close-to-impossible task, so consumers need to be cautious when installing any kind of browser extension. Google removed a …

If you find yourself spending more time scrolling through Netflix than watching movies and TV, there’s a better way. You don’t have to be stuck at the mercy of the algorithm or the newish two-thumbs-up like option. If you’re sick of seeing the same list of TV shows and movies you may like based on your profile and what you’ve watched …

Inserting emojis in Google Docs is now much more streamlined thanks to a new update that allows people immediately search and insert the popular smileys when typing, Google said in a blog post Monday. Inserting an emoji requires typing the “@” followed by relevant text, such as “smile” or “dog.” A dropdown menu will appear, allowing for quick selection.  Here’s …

I spend more time in the Google Chrome browser than ever these days, and my laptop screen is almost always cluttered with dozens of open tabs. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve accidentally hit the “X” on a tab I was just trying to switch over to. It seems to happen on a daily basis. Maybe my mouse speed isn’t …

Threats to your personal data have grown more common in recent years, and they’re unlikely to subside anytime soon. There were a record number of data breaches last year, and cases in the first quarter of this year have risen by 14% since last year. At this rate, data breaches will soon be as common as houseplants in a millennial’s …