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Remove Stored Wi-Fi (Android)

When your Wi-Fi is active on your phone, it will beacon out looking for previous hot spots it has connected to. Removing the stored access points on an Android device takes a couple of steps but will mitigate someone from using a site like Wigle.net to find out where

Remove Stored Wi-Fi (Apple)

When your Wi-Fi is active on your phone, it will beacon out looking for previous hot spots it has connected to previously. Removing the stored access points on an iOS device takes a couple of steps and will seem like you are about to delete your phone. You are not

Browser Fingerprinting

Browser fingerprinting occurs when you visit any website and exchange information with the site so that it will render properly on your device. The settings provided to the server allow it to send you the parts of the website that you need. You provided all of the data it needs

Prevent Apps from Accessing Your Camera & Microphone on Android

Here are the steps to revoke microphone and camera access on Android devices. For Most Android Devices Settings –> Privacy –> Permission manager -> “Camera” or “Microphone”. You’ll see how many apps have requested permissions and how many of those apps you’ve approved. Android lists the apps

Password Managers

Password security is still one of the most critical aspects of using the internet. It is impossible to remember the number of passwords to access all of our accounts today. The average user will just recycle their passwords across multiple accounts. Never recycle a password. Password Manager Basics ~ Wired Magazine

Disable Siri on iPhone

Permanently Disable Siri on iPhone To permanently disable Siri on iPhone go to Settings > Siri & Search and turning OFF all options under “ASK SIRI” section. On the confirmation pop-up, tap “Turn OFF Siri” option to confirm. Delete the Siri and Dictation History. A popup will ask for confirmation

Signal Chat Security

Device Security With your device security settings complete its time to set up a chat room. It is assumed you have already made a chat room or know-how. Inside the signal chat room, there are a few things to note if you join one. * Check the name and ensure you

Apple "10" List

As an iPhone user, you are already on your way to having a secure digital life. The iPhone has many natural security features, but it’s a good idea to ensure you know how to do the following at a minimum. As a user of technology, you are obligated to