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  1. 1

    Choosing a Smartwatch for Your Child

    Verizon Gizmo Watch vs Apple Watch: Learn which smartwatch offers the best parental controls and safety features for your child.

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  2. 2

    Don't Connect Your Smart TV to WiFi

    Smart TVs are increasingly becoming advertising platforms. Learn why you should skip the WiFi setup and use a streaming device instead.

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  3. 3

    Adding a Recovery Email

    Step-by-step guide to adding recovery emails for Gmail and Yahoo to keep older family members' accounts secure.

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  4. 4

    Why You Don't Need a VPN

    Learn why VPNs aren't necessary for most users and what security measures actually matter.

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  5. 5

    How to Control App Tracking on iPhone

    Step-by-step guide to enhance your iPhone's privacy settings and control app tracking.

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  6. 6

    Freeze Your Credit

    Learn how to protect yourself from identity theft by freezing your credit reports at major bureaus.

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  7. 7

    Opt Out of Data Collection

    Learn how to protect your privacy by opting out of data collection services and data brokers.

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  8. 8

    Stop SIM Swapping Attacks

    Learn how to protect your phone number from unauthorized transfers and prevent account takeovers.

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  9. 9

    Why Writing Down Passwords Might Be Safer

    Learn why offline password storage could be more secure than password managers for sensitive accounts.

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  10. 10

    One Ecosystem: the Easiest Safe Setup for Kids

    Keep your children's devices in one ecosystem and Screen Time settings flow everywhere — one place to configure, one place to check.

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