WhatsApp lied about encryption? It matters less than you think
One of WhatsApp’s claims to fame is its end-to-end encryption (EE2E)—it implemented this most secure version of encryption early on, long before most people thought about the privacy…
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Firefox users now have a free VPN, with some big limits
…That's neat, but it's an important limitation to consider if you're looking at a VPN from a perspective of privacy and security. Second, like most free VPNs, there's…
McAfee+ Ultimate review: Comprehensive security that needs more polish
…It screens the privacy settings for Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google accounts, then suggests improvements. McAfee’s findings are pretty decent—but asking the extension to apply the changes…
Tested: eMeet's budget 4K webcam has me sold on its remote control
…Mark Hachman / Foundry At a glance Expert's Rating Pros Quality 4K webcam images with 60Hz option Surprisingly useful remote control Powerful zoom features Solid autofocus Cons Privacy shutter must be added…
I trust these 7 antivirus software suites to keep my Windows PC safe
…This guide compares the best Windows antivirus suites, including when Windows Security is enough and when extra privacy, parental, or identity tools make a paid suite worth it. Our fast, reliable VPN…
Apple's new Siri just works. Why can't Windows Copilot?
…But Apple's demonstration showed how such comparisons could be performed locally, with an emphasis on privacy and local intelligence. That's something that consumers seem to like about ChatGPT, Google Gemini…
Claude controlled my Mac for half an hour. It was a wild, worrisome ride
…Max user to try the computer-use trick, meaning free users need not apply. And third, the privacy implications of allowing Claude to control your Mac are fairly worrying. In order for…
Trend Micro Maximum Security review: Better alternatives exist
…Privacy houses a security and privacy extension for social media and your browser, settings for the Pay Guard secure browser feature, and a data-theft prevention tool. Data lets you protect specific…
A ChatGPT phone with agents would blow up your mobile bill
…OpenAI’s hardware aspirations are no secret, what with its public alliance with ex-Apple design guru Jony Ive and previous talk of a ChatGPT smart speaker, earbuds, or perhaps even a…
I tested AVG antivirus. It's proof great AV doesn't need to be pricey
…For the best protection, most people should leave everything on and then further add items for protection where applicable. Also making a return is a fifth Store tile, which lets you buy…