“Hey Google, that wasn’t for you.” Google says it wants to make people more comfortable using its Assistant software. So the search giant on Tuesday announced new privacy controls aimed at tamping down concerns that the software is spying on
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Firefox will let users delete collected data thanks to California’s new privacy law
Mozilla is making changes to its browser, and not just for users in California. Mozilla, maker of the Firefox web browser, says it’s giving all users more control of their own data. The change is spurred by the California Consumer Privacy
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CES 2020: Facebook, Twitter gear up for the world’s biggest tech show
Social networks get a chance to highlight big partnerships and defend themselves CES, the annual tech show that kicks off in Las Vegas on Jan. 7, isn’t just about showing off the coolest laptops, TVs and gadgets. It’s also a time for Facebook and Twitter to make some
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The US says it’s starting to process applications for licenses to sell tech to Huawei
The trade ban is still in effect for over a hundred non-US affiliates on the entity list Why it matters: US companies have previously warned of the economic consequences of halting trade with companies like Huawei, who is one of their biggest
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Windows 10 November 2019 Update: Version 1909 is available now–here’s what’s new
Windows 10 Version 1909 is now available as an optional feature update. Electing to install it will add several subtle quality-of-life features and improve your user experience. Nov. 12, 2019, was more than just a normal Microsoft Windows 10 Security Patch Tuesday.
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The best VPN service for 2019
A virtual private network (VPN) enables users to send and receive data while remaining anonymous and secure online. What Is a VPN? A virtual private network (VPN) is a technology that allows you to create a secure connection over a
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How to share Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides
Core G Suite apps–such as Google Docs, Sheets, and others–prominently feature the ability to share. The collaboration capabilities in these apps offer some of the most robust ways for people to work together on documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. The two
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Google says hacked websites were attacking iPhones for years
Now-fixed exploits were used to install monitoring implants What just happened? Apple likes to push its devices as a safer option compared to its rivals, but they still have vulnerabilities. Security researchers at Google say a collection of hacked websites were used
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More than 99% of attacks in the past year relied on human error to gain access
Experiencing a data breach purely from being internet-connected is quite rare. Hackers rely on users to open or install a malicious payload, according to Proofpoint. For all of the attention paid to software vulnerabilities—there are dozens, if not hundreds, published
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Windows 10 setup: Which user account type should you choose?
When you set up a new Windows 10 PC, you have a choice of four types of user accounts, from the old-school local account to the newest, Active Azure Directory. Here’s how to make the right choice. When you set
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