Privacy & Security

How to Use Emergency SOS via Satellite on iPhone 14

The new iPhone 14 satellite SOS feature makes it possible for users to contact emergency services via satellite even if they don't have an internet or cellular connection. Users can send important information about the situation via text and their location via Find My. Apple created a demo to familiarize you with this feature so you can use it confidently in a real-life emergency.

Securely Sign into Websites & Apps Using Your Apple ID

The Sign in with Apple button lets you use your Apple ID to sign in to websites and their associated apps securely, privately, and without the hassle of a million different passwords to keep track of. Sign in with Apple looks just like the Sign in with Google and Sign in with Facebook buttons you often see when creating new accounts, but unlike Google and Facebook, Apple doesn’t give away any of your information—no advertising profiles, no usage statistics. Read on to find out how to use Login with Apple to secure and simplify your online life.

How to Control Facebook Tracking You on Other Apps

The way that the internet is connected can be a bit scary at times. Sites like Facebook have relationships with other apps and websites that allow those apps to share your data with Facebook. This is how Facebook collects data about you when you click on an ad or enter in something in a Google search. If you want to learn how to control what is shared with Facebook or to disable the information sharing altogether, we'll walk you through the steps!

How to Add a Security Key to Facebook

A security key is a physical device you can take with you that acts as a key to accounts with sensitive information. In the digital age, it's nice to have something tangible that works the old-fashioned way instead of having to rely on memory or have your iPhone on you at all times for two-factor authentication. If you already own a security key and are ready to secure your Facebook account, here's how to set up a security key.

Save Notes to Your iPhone Storage Instead of iCloud

If you’re concerned about Notes disappearing on your iPhone, creating all your Notes in your iCloud Notes folder is the best way to go. However, if you have a note with sensitive material that you want to keep super private, you can store those notes locally on your iPhone. We’ll go over how to do that. Here’s how to keep your sensitive notes out of the iCloud.

How to Find My iPhone at Home

"Oh, great, where is my iPhone?" If you have a lost iPhone or iPad, the Find My app (formerly the Find My iPhone app) will help you locate your device whether you lost it at a friend’s house or at the bar (I did this once. Luckily, I was able to find my iPad when I returned.) But what if you need to use Find My iPhone in your house and can’t seem to find your device anywhere?

What Is Stolen Device Protection & Is It Better Than FindMy?

Stolen Device Protection was released with iOS 17.3, and it helps protect your phone from iPhone passcode thieves who might get access to your passcode or Apple ID password. This Apple security update requires biometric data to access or change any sensitive iPhone settings. It also forces you to wait an hour to make changes to your Apple ID if you are at a location other than work or home.

What Is a VPN on iPhone & How Does It Work?

You may have heard or read the acronym VPN in recent news stories about internet privacy and security and wondered, "What does VPN mean on iPhone?" VPN stands for Virtual Private Network, an extension of a private network over a public one that allows users to send and receive data safely, securely, and anonymously so that hackers, websites, and advertisers can't access it. Before picking the best VPN service for your needs, there are a few things to learn. Let's get started familiarizing ourselves with Virtual Private Networks.

Step Up Your Security: 7 Ways to Up Your Game

There are many frontiers to protect in today’s world. Maybe it’s not enough to install smart blinds to hide from nosy neighbors and add security cameras and smart locks to deter unwanted guests. Now, with cybercrime a multi-billion-dollar global industry, we might also want to choose a secure app to manage our passwords, find a better backup solution to protect our digital archives from cyber theft, and make sure to keep our credentials unique. Check out our selections for the best home security systems, cyber security apps, and media to learn more about how it all works.

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