How to see everything Google knows about you
Adam Berry / Getty It's no secret that Google knows a lot about its users. The tech giant collects tons of data about you, including your search history, location, and voice searches that help improve Google's services and provide relevant ads. However, you might be surprised to know Google can easily take a look at all of the data it has on you. In October, The Guardian pointed out that every audio command made using an Android phone is recorded and can easily be accessed and played back by visiting the Activity Settings in Google. This, of course, isn't the only thing you might be surprised to find when you take a look at your Google account settings. Last June, Google created a hub called "My Account" where users can easily view the information the company is collecting and change their settings. Even if you consider yourself a privacy buff, it's worth taking a look at your settings from time to time to make sure you're comfortable with what you are sharing. Screenshot Google Google
Don't Let Windows 10 Spy on You: Manage Your Privacy!
Advertisement Windows 10 is watching you. To quote a famous Christmas jingle, “It sees you when you’re sleeping, it knows when you’re awake, and it knows if you’ve been bad or good.” While Bill Gates isn’t going to come crashing down your chimney anytime soon, Microsoft’s latest operating system is undoubtedly harvesting more of your personal information than ever before. If you’d like to get a better grip on your privacy, you have a few options available to you. If you want to stop Windows 10 spying on you (and make sure you get some Christmas presents this year), keep reading to find out more. Native Windows 10 Tools Let’s begin by looking at which privacy management tools are natively part of Windows 10. 1. The easiest and most accessible way of managing your privacy on Windows 10 is to use the Settings app. You can find the privacy options by going to Settings > Privacy. Microsoft might argue all these settings are giving you a granular level of control. 2. 3. Third-Party Tools 1. 2. 3.
5 DNS Servers Guaranteed to Improve Your Online Safety
Advertisement Changing your DNS provider can dramatically improve your computer’s defenses against online threats. It’s just one of the many benefits of changing your DNS server. 4 Reasons Why Using Third-Party DNS Servers Is More Secure 4 Reasons Why Using Third-Party DNS Servers Is More Secure Why is changing your DNS a good idea? What security benefits does it bring? If I’ve convinced you to switch providers, you might be wondering which company you should turn to. In this article, I’m going to introduce you to the five best third-party DNS providers for your security. 1. IP Addresses: 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 I’m going to start my list with two of the most well-known third-party servers. Google’s DNS most significant advantage is its speed. Google tries to mitigate the problem by offering three key performance features: Although Google offers DNSSEC and DNS-over-HTTPS as standard, there is one significant security drawback to using the service: data collection. 2. 3. 4. 5.
How to Speed Up Windows 10 From Boot to Shut Down
Advertisement A slow PC isn’t an annoyance, it’s an affliction. The upgrade to Windows 10 has been simple for some, but for others, the upgrade has led to serious problems. Some even report the upgrade to Windows 10 has slowed down their computer. 8 Annoying Windows 10 Issues & How to Fix Them 8 Annoying Windows 10 Issues & How to Fix Them The upgrade to Windows 10 has been smooth for most, but some users will always encounter issues. Whether it's a flashing screen, network connectivity issues, or battery drain, it's time to resolve these problems. Read More A slow computer is also a tough problem to troubleshoot. 1. No one should suffer from a slow startup. To activate Fast Startup, you first have to enable hibernation mode. powercfg /hibernate on Return to the Power User Menu (Windows key + X) and go to Control Panel > (System and Security >) Power Options > Choose what the power button does > Change settings that are currently unavailable. 2. 3. 4. Switch to the Advanced tab. 5. 6.
The Top 25 Greasemonkey and Tampermonkey User Scripts
Greasemonkey and Tampermonkey are free extensions that significantly enhance your web browser's capabilities. These powerful add-ons let you choose from thousands of unique user scripts that modify the behavior and/or appearance of a web page. Written by third-party developers in the JavaScript programming language, the functionality of these scripts range from downloading entire Facebook and Instagram albums in one click to completely revamping Pandora's look and feel. The tutorial below shows you how to first install Greasemonkey or Tampermonkey, depending on your browser, to serve as your user script manager. We then list the top 25 user scripts, all available free of charge as long as you have a script manager extension installed, and show you where to search for thousands of others. Installing and Using Greasemonkey To get started, first open your Firefox browser and navigate to the Greasemonkey download page, found on Mozilla's add-ons website. Installing and Using Tampermonkey
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5 New Privacy Protecting Apps You Should Install Immediately
It is harder than ever to figure out which companies are collecting and selling your data. To counter this assault on your privacy, you need to install or apply these new apps that promise some protections. For example, since the EU has rolled out General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), several tools use its added protections to help you now. And old tools become obsolete against new styles of attack. With that in mind, here are five new apps that go the extra mile in protecting your privacy. Avira Privacy Pal (Windows): Privacy Protection for Windows PCs Avira is renowned for being one of the best free antivirus and internet security suites for Windows. 5 Best Free Internet Security Suites for Windows 5 Best Free Internet Security Suites for Windows Which security suite do you trust the most? Privacy Pal is made for Windows computers to protect the data of a user. Don't Let Windows 10 Spy on You: Manage Your Privacy! Have I Been Sold (Web): Did Someone Sell Your Email Address?
