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10 Privacy Hacks for Managing Browser Cookies Everyone Should Know
There's more to cookies than clicking "accept" or "reject" on a website.
Scammers Are Using FaceTime to Pose As Apple Support Reps
Hackers have emptied bank accounts with the scheme.
Jake Peterson
Jake Peterson
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Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions.
Post-Quantum Encryption Could Be the Must-Have VPN Feature of the Future
Quantum computers can't crack regular VPN encryption just yet, but what happens when that changes?
How to Use AI Browsers Without Getting Hacked
AI browsers can be convenient, but they also come with security risks.
Your End-to-End Encrypted Messages Aren't As Secure As You Think
Here's what end-to-end encryption protects—and what it doesn't.
Split Tunneling Is Your VPN's Most Underrated Feature
You can selectively enable apps or websites to bypass your VPN entirely.
Google Will Save More of Your Search Data to Train AI, but You Can Opt Out
Disable media saving under Google's updated privacy settings.
Emily Long
Emily Long
Freelance Writer
Experience
Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City.
After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of Atlantic Media Company, in Washington, D.C. She has nearly a decade of experience as a freelancer covering tech (including issues related to security, privacy, and streaming) as well as personal finance and travel.
In addition to Lifehacker, her work has been featured on Wirecutter, Tom’s Guide, and ZDNET. Emily has also worked as a travel guide around the U.S. and as a content editor. She has a masters in social work and is a licensed therapist in Utah.
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Update Chrome ASAP to Protect Yourself From This Active Exploit
If you use Chrome, you're vulnerable until you install this update.
Jake Peterson
Jake Peterson
Senior Technology Editor
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Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions.
Google Chrome Just Rolled Out a Major New Security Feature
The browser now essentially blocks hackers from bypassing two-factor authentication.
Jake Peterson
Jake Peterson
Senior Technology Editor
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Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions.
There's a New Way to Make Your Gmail More Private
Proton announced a new integration with Gmail.
Jake Peterson
Jake Peterson
Senior Technology Editor
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Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions.
Use One of These Apps to Encrypt Your Calls, Because Your Phone Won’t
Your regular phone calls aren't encrypted end-to-end, but there are solutions.
Emily Long
Emily Long
Freelance Writer
Experience
Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City.
After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of Atlantic Media Company, in Washington, D.C. She has nearly a decade of experience as a freelancer covering tech (including issues related to security, privacy, and streaming) as well as personal finance and travel.
In addition to Lifehacker, her work has been featured on Wirecutter, Tom’s Guide, and ZDNET. Emily has also worked as a travel guide around the U.S. and as a content editor. She has a masters in social work and is a licensed therapist in Utah.
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That Email From 'Microsoft' Is Actually a Scam
Scammers are somehow sending messages from a legitimate Microsoft email address.
Jake Peterson
Jake Peterson
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Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions.
Your Instagram Conversations Won’t Be so Private Anymore
Instagram just removed end-to-end encryption for DMs.
Jake Peterson
Jake Peterson
Senior Technology Editor
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Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions.
10 Hacks Every DuckDuckGo User Should Know
If you use DuckDuckGo, you'll want to try these hacks.
Pranay Parab
Pranay Parab
Freelance Writer
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Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, and specializes in tutorials and in-depth features.
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An Audit Found That DuckDuckGo's VPN Doesn't Track User Activity
If you use DuckDuckGo's VPN, your traffic doesn't appear to be visible the company.
Jake Peterson
Jake Peterson
Senior Technology Editor
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Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions.
How to Hide Sensitive Info From Your Notifications
Protect your privacy by hiding messages from push alerts.
Pranay Parab
Pranay Parab
Freelance Writer
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Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, and specializes in tutorials and in-depth features.
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Elon Musk's XChat Claims to Offer 'Private' Messaging (but Is Reserving the Right to Collect Your Data)
End-to-end encryption? Check. Privacy? Not necessarily.
Jake Peterson
Jake Peterson
Senior Technology Editor
Experience
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Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions.
Google Is Now Rolling Out End-to-End Encryption for (Some) Gmail Users
You'll need to be on an enterprise plan to take advantage of this feature.
Jake Peterson
Jake Peterson
Senior Technology Editor
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Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions.
How the FBI Extracted Deleted Signal Messages From a Defendant's iPhone
Signal might be relatively secure, but it's not impervious.
Jake Peterson
Jake Peterson
Senior Technology Editor
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Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions.
The FBI Is Warning Users About 'Foreign-Developed' Apps
It's really the same cybersecurity advice you've probably heard before.
Jake Peterson
Jake Peterson
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Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions.
