Opt out of this people search site — Microsoft rolling out a new PC security feature
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3 things you need to know today 1. Internet Explorer is dead - Here are 10 more outdated tech devices you need to get rid of Internet Explorer is officially retired. If you still use it ... don't. That's not all. We have a list of 10 more outdated devices that could be putting you at risk. Now is the perfect time to throw them out and start fresh — and secure. Tap or click for the tech you must replace along with Microsoft's Internet Explorer. → |
2. Opt-out Tuesday: How to remove your info from Private Eye People search sites scour public records to get information like your name, birthday, employment history, criminal record, email address, location, phone number and more. The frustrating thing is that it's all perfectly legal — and anybody can use their services to get information on anybody else. For this week's Opt-out Tuesday entry, we'll show you how to remove yourself from people search site Private Eye. Tap or click here for steps to remove yourself from this data-hungry site. → |
3. Windows security: A new way to see what's accessing your PC's mic and camera If you work remotely, you're probably getting plenty of use out of your computer's microphone and camera. But when the meeting's over, how can you tell if these devices are still being accessed? Are any other apps besides Zoom or Skype listening to you or watching you? Microsoft is introducing a new privacy feature that will help to nail down prying apps so you can put a stop to surveillance. Tap or click to see why this privacy feature can't come soon enough. → |
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