Should you ever turn off Windows Security? It's tricky, but here's my rule of thumb

There are some situations where you might want to temporarily disable Windows' built-in security tool. I'll show you how to do it safely.
CyberGuy

How data brokers build your shopping profile – and how to delete it before year’s end

Clear your digital shopping data before 2026. Reduce scams, stop tracking, and protect your privacy with fast data removal ...

Want more privacy online? Here’s how to delete your browser history across all major browsers

Many users browse daily without realising how much data their browser stores. Here’s how to delete your browsing history on ...
CNET

Done With Facebook? How to Delete Your Account (and Keep All Your Stuff)

Sign in to Facebook. Go to Settings & privacy > Settings > Apps and websites. (Apps and websites is on the left, but you'll need to scroll down a bit. It's nested under Your Activity.) Select Remove ...

What OpenAI's 'Code Red' Means For The Markets

Discover how OpenAI’s 'Code Red,' vendor-financed AI growth, and new competition may impact equity markets. Read what ...

Apple’s willingness to stand up to governments is notably absent in China

Apple has frequently used small variations on the same one-sentence justification when giving in to government demands that ...

How to delete Incognito mode history and keep your browsing private

Incognito mode offers local privacy by deleting browsing history, cookies, and form data upon closing all windows. However, it doesn't hide your IP address from websites or your ISP. For true ...
BGR

Why Microsoft Discontinued Skype After Spending $8.5 Billion On It

Skype was a revolutionary video-conferencing platform that paved the way for apps like Zoom, Google Meet, and WhatsApp. For those unaware or who don't recall, Microsoft purchased Skype back in 2011 to ...
The Florida Times-Union

Can I still access my Skype data? What to know about the app's merge with Microsoft Teams

Microsoft shut down Skype on May 5, 2025, after 14 years of service, transitioning users to Microsoft Teams. Users can transfer their Skype data to Teams until January 2026, though recent data ...
Orlando Sentinel

Skype shut down for good, but users still have these alternatives

LONDON (AP) — Skype is dead. What now? Microsoft’s shutdown of Skype on May 5 sent millions of users scrambling to find an alternative to the pioneering internet phone service. Skype, which Microsoft ...
Forbes

Farewell To Skype As Microsoft Pulls The Plug On Video Messaging Platform

We are gathered here today to mourn the passing of a much-loved friend who was cruelly taken from us at the tender age of 21 and cut down in the prime of life by an uncaring stepparent. I’m talking ...
PC World

Skype is dead. Here’s how to migrate to Teams (or pick another app)

As announced a few weeks ago, Microsoft has officially discontinued the Skype messaging service as of today, May 5th. Apparently, there wasn’t enough user interest to keep the once-iconic video call ...