A new California website blocks data brokers. Here’s how to use it

The new tool delivers privacy instructions to every registered data broker at once. Launched on Jan. 1, it is open to all ...

Hey Californians, there's a new way to protect your data online

A tool called DROP lets California residents fill out a few forms to keep their personal data from being tracked or sold by ...
Lifehacker

This App Makes It Easy for Androids and Macs to Talk to Each Other

I'm a former Android-Mac hybrid user. Laugh all you want—we exist. I enjoy having a polished operating system on my computer and an endlessly hackable operating system on my phone, and the combination ...
MacRumors

Developers Can Now Make Android Apps With Apple's Swift

The first preview release of the Swift SDK for Android was published this week, allowing developers to build Android apps in Swift with official tooling and making it easier to share code across iOS ...
Consumer Reports

Android's Accessibility Settings Give Access to Phones Like Never Before

As a longtime severe migraine sufferer with high sensitivity, I’ve learned that certain lights, sounds, and moving images can trigger my next 48-hour stay in a dark room. This makes smartphone use a ...
BGR

Android Has A Powerful Security Feature Hidden In The Settings - Here's How To Turn It On

As online scams continue to rise, Google provides new ways to protect your data on your mobile device. Surprisingly, though, the company doesn't always enable them by default. In fact, one of the most ...
talkandroid.com

Here’s how to easily share files between Android and Mac

Editorial Note: Talk Android may contain affiliate links on some articles. If you make a purchase through these links, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Apple users have ...
TechRepublic

mac address

Don't let your Android's MAC address give away your location--use a Randomized MAC address instead. TechRepublic Get the web's best business technology news, tutorials, reviews, trends, and ...
Medicine Buffalo

Connecting devices to UB Devices, or UB Connect? Turn off rotating MAC Address setting

Looking to connect a device to the UB Devices or UB Connect networks at UB? Make sure to turn off the Private Wi-Fi Address setting first to prevent you from having to continuously re-register your ...
Lifehacker

Seven Android Quick Settings Controls You Should Be Using

The Quick Settings panel on Android is an underrated powerhouse, often forgotten by most Android users. While a lot is said about the iPhone’s Control Center, if you're willing to put in some work, ...