Google search history – how to view and delete your dataGoogle search historyHow to view and delete your data
Sure, we focus primarily on Apple chat here at TapSmart, but we know that many iPhone and iPad...
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Pensacola investigation – Apple denies another FBI backdoor requestPensacola InvestigationApple denies another FBI backdoor request
Remember a few years back, when Apple stood up to the FBI by refusing to create a dangerous...
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Virtual Private Networks – protect your privacy with NordVPNVirtual Private NetworkProtect your privacy with NordVPN
Explained: why you should safeguard your browsing, and why NordVPN is the way to go VPNs, or “virtual...
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Data & Privacy – tips for Apple, Google, Amazon, and FacebookData & PrivacyTips for Apple, Google, Amazon, and Facebook
Privacy is a big deal these days, and Apple is increasingly making its protection of user data a...
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Sharing Options – protect your privacy when sharing photosSharing OptionsProtect your privacy when sharing photos
In iOS 13, Apple users were introduced to a brand new share sheet. Though a little cluttered, it...
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iVerify – comprehensive iOS security appiVerifyComprehensive iOS security app
Developer: Trail of Bits Inc Price: $3/£3 Size: 46.4 MB Version: 5.0 Platform: iPhone & iPad iVerify iPhone...
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Antitrust probe – how did Apple respond to questioning?Antitrust ProbeHow did Apple respond to questioning?
Earlier this year, the US. House Committee launched a wide-reaching antitrust probe to investigate some of the biggest...
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Privacy at Apple – how are its key apps kept secure?Privacy at AppleHow are its key apps kept secure
Privacy is a big deal these days, and Apple is increasingly making its protection of user data a...
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Apple’s focus on privacy – and why it should matter to youApple's focus on privacyAnd why it should matter to you
With iOS 13, Apple will build on solid security and privacy foundations For Apple, the issue of privacy...
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App Store Privacy – two ways to keep your apps to yourselfApp Store privacyTwo ways to keep your apps to yourself
Apple is comitted to user privacy, but there are a couple of ways you can further bolster user...
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Siri’s privacy concerns – Apple suspends quality control programSiri's privacy concernsApple suspends quality control program
Apple has put a temporary halt to a quality control program that involves employees listening to Siri recordings...
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Tim Cook talks privacy – Apple CEO’s Stanford commencement speechTim Cook talks privacyApple CEO's Stanford commencement speech
Tim Cook has been celebrating with Stanford graduates, giving a commencement address which addressed various topics including privacy,...
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Sign in with Apple – keeping your device safe from prying eyesSign in with AppleKeeping your device safe from prying eyes
Get ready to keep things private using Apple’s latest iOS innovation Of the new iOS 13 features announced...
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FAQ Friday – how do I keep my Facebook activity private?FAQ FridayHow do I keep my Facebook activity private?
Here at TapSmart, we get asked a lot of tech questions each week – and many of the...
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Amazon privacy – how to clear your browsing historyAmazon privacyHow to clear your browsing history
Amazon sells a lot of great stuff, and if you use the shopping service you'll notice it gradually...
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Security vulnerabilities – recent hacks hit WhatsApp and InstagramSecurity vulnerabilitiesRecent hacks hit WhatsApp and Instagram
A pretty serious Instagram security flaw has made the news this week, following on from a similarly worrying vulnerability...
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Managing metadata: edit the info tagged with your photosManaging metadataEdit the info tagged with your photos
Metadata is something you’ve probably never given a moment’s thought – in fact, this may be the first...
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Alexa Privacy – how to stop Amazon listening in on youAlexa PrivacyHow to stop Amazon listening in on you
A new report from Bloomberg claims that "thousands of people around the world" are paid to listen in...
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WhatsApp Screen Lock: chat app adds extra layer of securityWhatsApp Screen LockChat app adds extra layer of security
If you're one of the billion-plus members of chat service WhatsApp, you'll be pleased to know the app...
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Facebook Research: rule-breaking spy program targets teensFacebook ResearchRule-breaking spy program targets teens
Today, yet another scary story about Facebook's practices – the company has been conducting invasive market research, targeting...
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