Meta is killing Messenger on Windows — These secure messaging apps are a perfect replacement on PC

Meta has announced that it will be deprecating its Messenger apps on Windows and macOS on December 15. Here's how to ensure ...
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Why Some Apps Ask for Contacts (and What They Actually Do With Them)

For the end user, the only “feature” is contact-based suggestions. Basically, these apps will scan your contacts against ...
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Keep Your Memories Out of the Cloud: There's a Better Way to Store Photos and Videos

In 2015, Google Photos was the hero we all needed. They promised us free, unlimited storage for every photo and video, a digital Fort Knox for our memories. It was perfect: My entire life's photo ...

Google's 'Recovery Contacts' Let Friends Help You Regain Lost Account Access

Google's new "Recovery Contacts" feature helps users regain access to their accounts with the help of trusted contacts.
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Google Security Feature Now Lets You Phone a Friend to Recover Your Account

Recovery Contacts, which lets a trusted friend verify your identity for you, is just one of Google's new security features.

Google will let friends help you recover an account

The Recovery Contacts feature allows you to designate someone who can verify your identity to regain account access.