Instant Personalization. If you have a Facebook account, you've probably heard of it by now. If not, you need to educate yourself— and fast. Because they recently made some changes, affecting your privacy settings.
Ever hear of Spokeo? No, it's not a city in Washington state. It's a website called Spokeo.com, and it marks the complete end of privacy on the internet. If your phone number and address has been posted in a phone book, it's on there. If you own a house, chances are there's a picture of it. If you have a Facebook profile, it's probably listed.
This clip presents an overview of the most important privacy settings on Facebook. Fortunately, with the right knowledge and the new Facebook Privacy Settings regime, protecting your data can be easy. So easy, in fact, that this video guide can present a complete overview of the process in about two minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
Don't let the prison cell dimensions discourage you. There are ways to carve out a little personal space. Curtains, space dividers, and even loft beds help. Watch this video interior design tutorial and learn how to arrange a dorm room for privacy.
In this video, we learn how to protect your privacy while using Twitter. Your personal information can get stolen in an instant with the internet. With Twitter, when you are doing updates showing where you are and what you are doing, someone could try to find you and potentially create harm to you. To help you avoid situations like this, you need to go to the security settings of your Twitter account. When you go here, you can change the account so that it only allows people you want to follo...
We all have our reasons for erasing personal data from a phone. Whether you just ended a bad relationship whose face you never want to see again (lots of text messages) or just want to restore your privacy on the cell phone, erasing may be your only option.
Most of us skip through documents like privacy policies and EULAs (end-user license agreements) because they're long and boring. But, as Congress just passed the SJR34 bill in early April, you're probably a little concerned about your personal data, so we summarized the privacy policies for major ISPs and mobile carriers in the US.
Need some help figuring out how to protect your privacy when using Facebook applications? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this Facebook user's guide can present a complete overview of the process in about a minute's time. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this guide.
In this tutorial, we learn how to keep personal information private when using Facebook. It's an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful home-computing how-to.
In this clip, you'll learn how to adjust your privacy settings to prevent your friends from sharing your personal information on Facebook. Share pictures with your friends by making photo albums on Facebook. This clip will show you how it's done. Whether you're completely new to the Facebook's popular social networking site or simply require a small amount of clarification on how to perform a particular task on Facebook, you're sure to benefit from this helpful video guide. For more informati...
This video tutorial from ChaminadeENN shows how to set your Facebook account to private mode. First what you need to do is to sign in to your Facebook account.
With the DOJ attempting to rip Apple a new one and an Apple attorney firing back, the President offered his opinion on the recent encryption debacle between the FBI and Apple at SXSW, amidst some talk about the direction of today's tech industry.
Google released its "Android Security: 2016 Year in Review" report last month, and to no one's surprise, included its own flagship phones. However, one surprise on the list was the BlackBerry PRIV, which Google named one of the best Android devices for privacy.
Smartphone users often wish for a privacy, where no one is able to poke his/her nose in their personal stuff. Unfortunately, none of the smartphones have been able to guard their privacy in this fashion. Smartphones usually come up with none or almost negligible built-in security to serve your purpose.
Televisions used to be great for just one thing—watching TV. But a more connected world brought with it Smart TVs, devices that can access the web, stream Netflix, and even mirror your smartphone's display. And with this level of connectivity, OEMs like Samsung saw it fit to place targeted and interactive ads on your screen.
Thanks to the Freedom of Information and Privacy acts, we’re all entitled to see what the FBI has on us. Learn how to get your hands on your FBI file.
Apple announced upcoming changes today to prevent third-party tracking of users and prevent autoplay, on Safari. Safari will prevent the recording (by anyone other than Apple) of users' browsing behavior, and by doing so prevent advertisers from targeting ads based on individuals' history.
The highly anticipated VR headset hasn't been on the market long, but there's an issue that has some consumers, and even government officials, concerned about the Oculus Rift. You probably guessed the issue surrounds privacy and the extensive, not-so-secret way that it's collecting your personal data. The privacy concerns came about as various customers and media outlets took notice of the rather lengthy Terms and Services that pop up once you strap yourself into the Rift headset.
Facebook is one of the most popular social networking sites out there, so make sure you are being safe! Susan Kline shows you in her Facebook Essential Training series how to Restrict certain aspects of your profile. Login to Facebook and view your Privacy Settings. From there you can pick your About Me, Personal information, Wall Post, Photos and more and restrict showing it to people. You can pick everyone, certain friend lists, Networks, and even individualize it down to one person.
Facebook privacy has been a big issue in the news lately. You can never be too careful when you put your information on the Internet. In this tutorial, learn how to download a very cool new application for Firefox called "Facebook Privacy Scanner". This tool is installed in your Firefox browser and helps you stay on top of your Facebook and information.
Among the younger generation, Roblox rivals major titles like Minecraft as one of the most popular online games out there. In fact, it's common to hear children tell new playmates to "friend me in Roblox!" so they can play together online. There's nothing inherently sinister here, but with all the online interaction, kids' safety becomes a factor.
Just like in real life, every once in a while you run into people on Facebook that you just don't want to see. In this tutorial, learn how to block users on Facebook and prevent them from seeing you or your profile.
If you want to set privacy rules or moderate who has access to the different content that you share on Google+, take a look at this tutorial. It will walk you through the settings and features of Google+ that allow you to restrict who can view and see the information you post to your profile.
Sometimes privacy is very important, like with your diary or your Facebook account. If you want to make sure strangers and friends of friends don't know all of your business, follow this tutorial.
How much privacy are you getting as an AT&T customer? With the recent leaks confirming the National Security Agency's surveillance on AT&T users, and the ongoing trial of Jewel v. NSA, it seems not much at all.
ClassroomNext demonstrates how to change your Facebook privacy settings. To adjust your Facebook privacy settings, first log on to Facebook and open up your profile page. If you would like to change your privacy settings so that your pictures are not indexed by search engines like Google and Yahoo, click on the settings options which is located in the toolbar at the top right of the Facebook page. Select the privacy settings option from the drop down menu. Next, click on the search option. Ma...
As with most social media platforms, Instagram can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, it's a great way to share and express yourself — but on the other, it can be just as effective at compromising your privacy. Thankfully, there are a few things you can do to protect yourself.
Google, the company that rules the internet, is now testing a method to leverage its machine learning with its ubiquitous presence on mobile devices. The new model they're employing is called Federated Learning, and it hopes to apply artificial intelligence to Google's services on Android without compromising user privacy.
The title might not be in harmony with the post, but thinking a good title that perfectly matches your post... isn't that easy. Especially for this post.
Your IP address is what identifies your personal computer while you are online. You may want to change your IP address for privacy, to bypass website settings, to download, or for various other reasons. This tutorial will take you through the steps you need to start surfing more anonymously.
You might be unaware that Facebook has a separate settings menu for what your friends can share about you. This includes information about you that can be shared through websites and applications. This clip provides instructions on how to adjust friend- a group-specific privacy settings on Facebook. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started adjusting your own Facebook privacy settings, take a look.
Interested in adjusting your privacy settings on MyHeritage, the popular genealogical social networking site? This video tutorial will show you how it's done. It's simple! So simple, in fact, that this clip can present a complete overview of the process in about two minutes! For detailed instructions, and to get started setting your own privacy preferences, take a look.
Want to protect your privacy when surfing the Internet? Thwart would-be snoopers with this free video guide from CNET TV, which presents an overview of a number of services and good practices one can observe to project one's privacy when using the web. For specifics, and to get started surfing the Internet anonymously yourself, watch this free video guide.
Facebook is constantly changing, and with this latest updates they made a huge overhaul of their privacy settings. With this change, anyone on the Internet can see most of your information, without even having an account!
Between the Cambridge Analytica scandal and the revelation that Facebook logs your calls and text history on Android, many are considering joining the #DeleteFacebook movement. But it can be difficult to leave the site, because so much of its content is only available to active users. If you want to keep in the loop without sacrificing your privacy, you'll want to follow the steps below.
Bose Corp is the latest company trying to make another dollar off of you without your permission. Bose Connect, the companion app to the swag $350 Bose headphones, is not the Jane to your Jack that maybe we all hoped it to be.
Make sure that your Google+ profile only reflects the information that you want it to. Control your online presence and privacy in Google's social network by following the suggestions of this video. Learn how to edit your Google plus profile.
In this tutorial, learn all about Facebook's biggest issue these days: privacy. Check out this clip for a walk through of Facebook's privacy policy and learn how to create friend lists to keep your information safe and to yourself. Don't let your details get in the wrong hands, organize your account and be smart.
Picking a secure password is not only important for protecting your privacy, it's also very easy. Provided, that is, that you know how to go about it. This free video lesson from CNET TV will walk you through the process. For more information, and to get started creating and using high-security passwords yourself, watch this video tutorial.
Frosted glass windows are perfect for bathrooms, allowing light to pass through while giving you privacy. "Wallpaper for Windows" is a useful window film that you can use to create the frosted glass windows without having to replace or remove your windows. First, you should measure out the size of the window that you plan to cover and clean the glass thoroughly. Also wash your hands to avoid oil getting on the glass. After spraying the window with soapy water, peel the backing off the film an...
