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The Brave browser basics: what it does, how it differs from rivals
The web browser from Brave Software relies on an unusual business model: it strips out ads from websites, replaces them with its own ads, then allows users to send money to sites they like.
Apple gets ready to launch its Find My ecosystem (updated)
Apple is introducing new opportunities for developers and manufacturers as it extends its Find My ecosystem.
Apple switches off the ‘open web’ by making it better
Apple has begun rejecting apps that ignore its new App Tracking Transparency policy as it steams toward launch of iOS 14.5.
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WFH security lessons from the pandemic
The unplanned worldwide experiment in remote work has been a trial by fire for security pros. Here’s how IT teams have protected work-from-home employees, and what needs to be done moving forward.
3 Android 12 features you can bring to any phone today
Jonesing for a taste of Android 12? Here's how to recreate a few of the more interesting features seen in Google's still-under-development software.
Why Apple should let you define private places on iPhones
A recent study shows that even location data can reveal a lot of information about people.
Apple wants Safari in iOS to be your private browser
Apple continues working on privacy improvements in Safari as it seeks to disrupt the data industrial complex.
Online privacy: Best browsers, settings, and tips
Everything you do online is tracked when you use your browser. But you can fight back.
The work-from-home employee’s bill of rights
In a WFH world, employees are entitled to these seven rights to do their work successfully.
Chrome vs. Edge vs. Firefox: Which is the best browser for business?
With SaaS applications the new normal, the humble web browser powers the business world like never before. We take a deep dive on the three leading cross-platform browsers.
6 smart steps to get your Android phone in tip-top shape for 2021
These simple bits of maintenance will clean up your phone and give you a maximally efficient, secure foundation for the new year.
Apple VP Federighi wants competitors to copy Apple's privacy protection
"When it comes to privacy protections, we’re very happy to see our competitors copy our work," says Apple software chief Craig Federighi, who warns of a "data-industrial complex."
The New Normal: When work-from-home means the boss is watching
The rise of remote work brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic has spurred faster adoption of employee monitoring software by companies who want to boost productivity — and keep an eye on WFH employees.
A phenomenal Android privacy feature you probably forget to use
This underappreciated Android gem can protect your privacy and make your phone significantly more secure, but it's up to you to dust it off and use it.
Apple strengthens commitment to human rights with new policy
Will other enterprises find they must match Apple's move?
Why coronavirus contact tracing apps are failing
Security, yes. But the biggest problem to adoption is staring us all in the mirror. Here's what that means for you and your organization.
How to go incognito in Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari
While 'incognito' mode in any of the big four web browsers offers a measure of privacy, it doesn't completely hide your tracks online. Here's how the feature works, and how to use it.
