Data detox: Five ways to reset your relationship with your phone
There’s a good chance you’re reading this on a phone, which is not surprising considering that most of us spend up to four hours a day on our phones. And … Read more
Firefox Extension Spotlight: Privacy Badger
People can’t be expected to understand all of the technically complex ways their online behavior is tracked by hidden entities. As you casually surf the web, there are countless techniques … Read more
How to set Firefox as your default browser on Windows
During a software update, your settings can sometimes change or revert back to their original state. For example, if your computer has multiple browsers installed, you may end up with … Read more
No judgment digital definitions: Online advertising strategies
It’s hard to go anywhere on the internet without seeing an ad. That’s because advertising is the predominant business model of the internet today. Websites and apps you visit every … Read more
How to block fingerprinting with Firefox
If you wonder why you keep seeing the same ad, over and over, the answer could be fingerprinting. What is fingerprinting? Fingerprinting is a type of online tracking that’s more … Read more
Say goodbye to annoying notification requests (unless you want them)
Life is full of interruptions and distractions. Like getting robocalls during dinner or any meal time. It’s inevitable that when you’re trying to get things done, something else demands your … Read more
Picture-in-Picture lets you watch videos while “working”
Some days there’s something extra interesting to watch online — the big game, congressional testimony, a certain show is leaving Netflix so you gotta binge — but you’ve got work … Read more
New Year, New Rights: What to know about California’s new privacy law
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) expands the rights of Californians over their data. Starting in 2020, Californians have the right to know what personal information is being collected, access … Read more
Survive the holidays at home with our tech support guide
Ah, the holiday season. It’s the time of year when we celebrate with family and friends, eat delicious meals, and repeat that magical phrase: did you try turning it on … Read more
Think Google Docs, Hangouts and G Suite don’t work with Firefox? Think again
If you’re waiting to switch to Firefox because you think that Google Docs or Hangouts won’t work as well, we’re happy to debunk this myth. You have nothing to worry … Read more
How much data are you sharing this holiday season?
Let’s be real. Most of us don’t read the privacy policies when signing up to use a service. If you wanted to read all of the terms you’ve agreed to, … Read more
Tips to improve your Ring camera security
Home security cameras are in the news (again), featuring startling clips of hackers speaking creepily to children and sleeping adults through Ring cameras inside private homes. Ring says there has … Read more