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What is malware? How viruses, trojans, and ransomware work
Malware is often distributed through phishing attachments and malicious downloads, but it doesn't always look malicious. Some strains hide inside documents, browser extensions, or fake software instal...
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Is Apple's password manager safe? What Apple users should know
If you use an iPhone, Mac, or iPad, you may have seen prompts asking whether you want to save a password after signing into a website or app. That's Apple's built-in password manager, Passwords. This ...
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Precise Location on iPhone explained, and how to turn it off
Precise Location is an iPhone setting that controls how accurately apps can see where you are. For apps that don't actually need your exact location, turning it off is one of the simplest ways to limi...
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Predator spyware explained: How it works and how to reduce risk
Predator is commercial mobile spyware used in highly targeted surveillance operations. Unlike ordinary spyware, which is often spread through phishing, malicious downloads, or deceptive apps, Predator...
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Can you get hacked by replying to a text? What you need to know
A plain text reply usually can’t give hackers control of a device, install malware, or steal data. Modern mobile operating systems often separate messaging from the rest of the system, or use layere...
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What is a content delivery network? How CDNs work, their benefits, and the risks to know
A website hosted on a single server in New York loads quickly for someone in Boston. For someone in Los Angeles, that same page could take noticeably longer because the data has farther to travel and ...
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Remove Search Baron from Mac: Simple step-by-step cleanup
Search Baron is a type of grayware that can change your browser settings and redirect your searches. It doesn’t typically damage your Mac, but it can be annoying and may affect your browsing experie...
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Bait-and-switch explained: How to spot it, avoid it, and protect yourself
Bait-and-switch is a deceptive sales practice that can appear in both online and in-store offers. A deal may be advertised to attract interest, but once you try to act on it, the terms can change or t...
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How to unlock iPhone from a carrier and switch networks
A carrier-locked iPhone can limit what should be a simple choice: using the mobile network that works best, whether that’s another carrier’s SIM or eSIM. The good news is that you can request an u...
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Cloud-as-a-Service (CaaS) explained: How it works, benefits, and real-world examples
Cloud-as-a-Service (CaaS) is a broad term for cloud computing services that are hosted by a third-party provider and made available to customers over the internet, typically on a subscription or pay-p...
