To remove location data from photos: On Windows, right-click the image, go to Properties > Details, and select “Remove Properties and Personal Information.” On macOS, use the ImageOptim app. For ...

Once upon a time, it was possible to monitor what information about you was available online. But with widespread internet usage and the rise of various social media platforms, this information is not ...

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You've spent decades building your retirement fund. Now is the time to enjoy it, not lie awake worrying about scammers and identity thieves. Criminals are more aggressive than ever, and they know your ...

On an external drive, the delete key is more of a suggestion than a final verdict. Files that appear to vanish from a USB ...

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Glassdoor has been in the news recently, after a user discovered that their full name, which they wished to remain anonymous, has been attached to their account profile without their consent.

When selling, gifting, or recycling your Apple devices, securely erasing all data is a critical step to protect your personal information. This process involves backing up your data, resetting the ...

Your iPhone contains a lot of personal information. Keep strangers out of your data by having your iPhone automatically wipe itself after 10 failed passcode attempts. To protect yourself from ...

John Gilmore knows how tough it is for people to scrub their personal data from the internet, even in California, where consumers have privacy rights. “It’s a very labor-intensive process,” said ...

If you’re one of the 15 million people who shared your DNA with 23andMe, it’s time to delete your data. The genetic information company, best known for its saliva test kits, announced Sunday that it ...

Whether to protect against identity theft, to protect our privacy or to regain control over our information, there are numerous reasons for wanting to delete personal data from the internet. And there ...