Big Tech companies send your data across the world – Here’s where most of it goes When you use an app or a service from an American company, where do you think the data is stored? You would be somewhat right if you guessed the U.S., but it doesn't stop there. A recent report found the vast majority of tech companies ships your private data on a virtual trip across the world. Why it’s a good idea to wipe your smartphone at least once a year Our smartphones hold a lot of information and often we forget how much. It's a good idea to remove old unnecessary data regularly to improve performance. We'll show you the easy way to do it — and how to get all your contacts and photos back in a snap. Scams and malware involving Google Alerts are getting worse – Don’t be fooled Google Alerts is useful for getting a daily briefing on news articles published about a certain topic. Delivered straight to your inbox, cybercriminals are now using this tool to trick you into downloading malware or visiting fake websites. Here's what to look out for. |