If your virtual private network doesn’t have a kill switch, it’s time to start looking for a new VPN provider. A kill switch is an essential VPN security feature that kills your internet connection should your encrypted VPN connection drop out for any reason. This functionality ensures your data isn’t leaked outside the VPN tunnel …
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This story is part of Home Tips, CNET’s collection of practical advice for getting the most out of your home, inside and out. Not every home is the same, but everyone’s property deserves to be protected. Security cameras are a great tool to achieve a sense of security, as they give you extra eyes on your property at all times. Your property’s …
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If you’re wondering if you really need to use a VPN with your Xbox gaming console, the short answer is probably yes. A virtual private network can prevent your internet service provider from throttling you based on the kind of data you’re using, allow you to overcome geo-blocking to connect with game servers in your favorite countries, and ensure that …
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Sure, Amazon can view all your streaming data while you’re using an Amazon Fire TV Stick, but that doesn’t mean you want your internet service provider to see what you’re watching. A solid VPN, short for “virtual private network,” is the best way to keep your viewing habits hidden from your ISP. The best VPN for Fire Stick devices will …
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People stream content on their TV all the time. It’s one of the best ways for the whole family to watch shows and movies from your favorite streaming services, such as Netflix, Hulu and HBO Max. But streaming devices from Roku, Google Chromecast, Amazon and Apple have a downside: Their software platforms are often tracking what you watch behind the scenes. Every major smart TV streaming platform captures your viewing data. Makers of software and …
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This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. Back in 2007, David Barnard’s plans for buying his first iPhone were simple. He was going to walk up to AT&T store during the weekend and buy one. That’s it. But his brother Sam convinced him otherwise. It took …
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This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. It’s always exciting to update your iPhone to explore all the new features, especially with iOS 16. You’ve got lock screen customization (with widgets!), the ability to unsend and edit text messages, improved privacy and security features and so …
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Twitter’s chaotic year keeps getting worse. Peiter “Mudge” Zatko, the former head of security at Twitter, has alleged in a whistleblower complaint that he uncovered “extreme, egregious deficiencies” by Twitter surrounding user privacy, security and content moderation. Zatko, who Twitter fired in January, accuses the company, its executives and board of directors of violating federal law by making “false and misleading” …
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This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. It’s not every day you have to worry about being targeted in a state-sponsored cyberattack. But in the event that it does happen, Apple released a new feature with iOS 16 that can protect your iPhone and the information …
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When you use an iPhone app for the first time, you might be asked to give the app access to other features on your phone like your camera. If you’re like me and just want a new app to work you’ve probably tapped “Allow” without a second thought. However, you might not realize that tapping “Allow” gives the app access …
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