Mary James

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  How To Turn Off Chrome Notifications on Any Device (2025)

  Chrome notifications can be annoying, so we tested these step-by-step methods to disable them on all your devices.

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  Worried about a TikTok Ban? Here’s How To Use TikTok with a VPN (Tested 2025)

  We tested VPNs during and after the brief ban to see if we could still access TikTok with the IP-changing software. Here’s how to use a VPN with TikTok.

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  Is Pie Adblock Safe And Legit? Our Review (And Why We Were Surprised)

  Pie Adblock claims to block ads and pay you for the ads you do choose to watch, but is it legit? We tested the free ad blocker to see if it’s safe. Here’s what we found.

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  Top 3 Best Encrypted Messaging Apps to Protect Your Privacy (2025)

  Meta has dominated the messaging app space, but there are more secure apps that don’t share your data, track your activity, or put your privacy at risk.

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  How To Watch the NHL Playoffs From Anywhere: No Skating Around the 2025 Schedule

  No matter where you hang your jersey, you can catch every NHL playoff game from anywhere by checking out our guide on where to stream with or without cable.

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  How To Watch the NBA Playoffs From Anywhere: Be Courtside from Your Couch

  No matter where you watch from, you can catch all the NBA playoff games through the Finals in June if you have the right streaming service.

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  What Is Android System SafetyCore, and Why You Should Delete It

  Android System SafetyCore was installed on Android 9+ devices without user consent, so here’s what it is and how you can get rid of this invasive app.

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  Was Your Browser Hacked? How To Remove Browser Hijacking Malware

  Browser hijacking can slow down your computer and internet, serve you spammy ads, and make your online experience terrible. Here’s what you can do to fix the problem.

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  How To Delete Your 23andMe Data Before It’s Sold

  23andMe is selling its assets after declaring bankruptcy, but you can delete your data before it goes to the highest bidder.

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  uBlock Origin Lite Review 2025: Is It Just As Good as the Original?

  Google’s Manifest V3 update requires tracking allowances, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy the ad-blocking capabilities you love from uBlock Origin Lite.

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  Canopy Review 2025: Is It Really the Best Parental App to Stop Sexting?

  The Canopy parental control app works best on Android, and we think it’s better for parents of younger kids who are just starting out with content monitoring.

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  No Ads, Just Anime: Tested Ways To Block Ads on Crunchyroll [Tested 2025]

  Blocking Crunchyroll ads isn’t easy. We tested blocking ads on the Crunchyroll app, desktop, and mobile to find the best way to get a clean, ad-free experience. Here’s how.

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  8 Legit Ways to Block Ads in the YouTube App [November 2025 Guide]

  Tired of YouTube ads? We are. YouTube has more unskippable ads lately, so we’ve created a list of the top 8 ways to block and avoid these ads on your mobile devices.

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  Over TikTok? Here’s How To Delete Your TikTok Data, Not Just the App [2025 Guide]

  If you’re ready to delete TikTok, make sure you protect your privacy by knowing how to delete your account and all your data instead of just abandoning the app.

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  Aura Credit Monitoring Review 2025: Identity Protection That Monitors Your Credit, Finances, and More

  We had an easy time testing Aura credit monitoring, but is it robust enough to justify the price?

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  Signal vs. Telegram: Security vs. Convenience

  We’ve tested messaging apps and think Signal and Telegram are better alternatives to Messenger and WhatsApp. Overall, Signal is more secure, while Telegram offers convenience.

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  Is the Signal App Safe? We Test the Security of This Top Messaging App

  With no ties to Big Tech, Signal is our favorite secure messaging app. We tested the WhatsApp alternative to see if the hype about Signal’s security is true.

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  Is DeepSeek Safer Than ChatGPT? The Answer May Surprise You

  Chinese-owned DeepSeek hit the global market in Jan 2025, offering more for less than its American counterpart, ChatGPT. But is it a better AI service for your data security?

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  Ready to Delete Your RedNote App? We Show You How [2025 Guide]

  If you were part of the TikTok exodus to RedNote or are just concerned about your data privacy, we can show you how to translate RedNote and permanently delete the app.

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  The Best Period Tracking Apps for Data Privacy in 2025

  Period tracking apps have a complicated history of sharing your data, but there are some options that may be safer than others.

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  Trying To Dodge DOGE? What To Know To Protect Your Privacy

  Shoddy data handling and an embarrassing website hack have many skeptical of DOGE’s ability to keep our info safe, but there are steps you can take to improve your data security.