How to Hide Private Photos on Your iPhone or iPad
Your foolproof guide to hiding sensitive or personal photos on an iPhone or iPad
How to Clean Your iPhone’s Charging Port
If your iPhone won't charge with a Lightning cable plugged in, a dirty charging port might be to blame. This...
How to Block Websites on Chrome
Follow these step-by-step instructions to block websites on Chrome using your desktop and mobile devices.
If You’re Not Following These Rules, You’re an Easy Target for Scammers
We share a lot of personal information online, including credit card numbers and social security numbers—and scammers know how to...
Dating Scams Are Up 40 Percent—Here’s How to Spot One
Make sure that you don't let yourself fall victim to online dating with these tips from trusted online dating professionals.
Facebook Messenger Scams Are on the Rise—Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Facebook Messenger scams are "rare," according to Facebook. Our experts say otherwise. Whichever is true, falling for one can be...
Here’s How Facebook Is Stalking You—And How to Make It Stop
Facebook has quietly rolled out a new feature that lets users know what data it's mining. Here's how to use...
The Gift-Card Scam You Need to Watch Out for
As the holiday season rushes full steam ahead, gift-card scams are on the rise. Learn how to detect and prevent...
“Smart Hotels” Are Booming—But Is Your Privacy in Danger?
Is staying in a smart hotel all that smart if you want to keep your information private? Know the risks—and...
How to Delete Photos from Facebook: A Step-by-Step Guide
Sometimes, once you've uploaded a photo to Facebook, you realize that you'd rather not have it on the social network...
5 Times You’ll Want to Freeze Your Credit
Here's a quick look at why you may want to freeze your credit and how to do so.
How to See Who Follows You on Facebook
If you frequently worry about your Facebook privacy, you might wonder exactly who can see your profile. Here's how to...
Facebook’s Nearby Friends Tool Is Still Around—And Can Still Track You
Here's how to get your privacy back.
10 Online Scams You Need to Be Aware of—And How to Avoid Them
Swindlers may be following your every tweet and post, looking for a chance to fleece you. Here’s how to confound...
13 Ways Hackers Get You When You Travel
An expert reveals the surprising ways you're more vulnerable to identity theft when you travel—and how to protect yourself.
17 Everyday Things You Didn’t Know Could Be Hacked
More and more, common items we regularly use are becoming connected, making things more convenient not only for us, but...
Anonymous Texting: How to Hide Your Phone Number When Sending Texts
Bet you never even knew this was an option.
This Is How “Find My iPhone” Can Make You a Target for Scammers
Find out how to keep those hackers out.
MetLife Defender Q&A: How to Stay Safe Online
The technology and cybersecurity team answers reader-submitted questions.
3 Ways to Avoid Identity Theft
Your personal online info could be leaking right into identity thieves' hands. Here's how to keep yourself secure.