We all know that websites and services can track your online movements and behaviors. But recently, Google announced that it would ban third-party cookies in favor of its own tracker. It's a controversial move, and an online tool has been set up to check if you are affected. We'll show you how to use it.

Facebook has a terrible reputation when it comes to protecting users' privacy. It gives up most of your personal data to advertisers who provide targeted ads. But you won't believe just how far Facebook goes in tracking you across the web, even when you're not using the social media platform.

There are still tons of users across the U.S. that don’t have fast or stable broadband connections. To help fix those issues, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has set up its own internet speed test and is actively asking people to give it a try. We'll show you how to use the tool and help the FCC right this ship.

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I don’t trust Big Tech and you shouldn’t, either. You’ve heard me say for years that free email services like Gmail or Yahoo aren’t really free. There’s a big price to pay — your privacy. These free email sites scan, analyze and save details of every email you send and receive, giving Big Tech a very intimate and detailed profile of you so they can easily sell your data to the highest bidder.

That’s why I use StartMail. With StartMail, I can send encrypted emails with one click, even if the recipient doesn’t use encryption. And StartMail never scans or analyzes your emails. Best of all, when you delete an email, it’s gone — forever.

Don’t trust Big Tech with your data and privacy.

You shouldn't pay a penny for your COVID-19 vaccine. They're 100% free. At least, they should be — but one health care company is in hot water over vaccine-related fees.

An error in One Medical's billing system charged patients for their recent vaccinations, but officials said people should disregard those bills.

If you ever get a bill or come across a vaccine website that demands payment, turn back. It's a surefire sign of a scam ... or, in One Medical's case, a major gaff. 🤦‍♀️