Your VPN’s default settings might not be giving you all the protection you need, but adjust these settings to get a privacy boost. Attila Tomaschek Senior Writer Attila covers software, apps and ...

President Trump’s border czar Tom Homan on Wednesday announced that 700 immigration enforcement officials will be withdrawing from Minnesota immediately after federal, state and local officials agreed ...

President Donald Trump's border czar, Tom Homan, announced a drawdown of 700 federal immigration enforcement personnel from Minnesota on Feb. 4. Homan said an "unprecedented" amount of cooperation ...

Third, if you do not want to share data about how you use your phone with Google, turn off Usage & Diagnostics in your privacy settings. Finally, whether you use iPhone or Android, if you want to do a ...

WhatsApp is rolling out a new optional security feature called Strict account settings, which is designed to protect users who may be targeted by sophisticated cyberattacks. Similar in spirit to Apple ...

WhatsApp rolled out Strict Account Settings, a lockdown-style mode that blocks unknown attachments, disables link previews, and silences unknown callers. Image: appshunter.io (Unsplash) If you’ve ever ...

When you set up a new iPhone, iOS prompts you about some preferences for customizing certain things, such as the theme, access to location services, and Siri. Still, there are a lot of hidden features ...

Geoff’s column hunts for how tech can make your life better — and advocates for you when tech lets you down. Got a question or topic to investigate? Geoffrey.Fowler@washpost.com and geoffreyfowler.88 ...

In October 2025, Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10. This means your computer will stop receiving software updates, security fixes, and even technical support moving forward. To make ...

Wall Street stocks fell on Thursday in a sharp reversal from an early rally, as technology gains faded after a boost from Nvidia’s earnings and US jobs data muddied the labor market outlook. The Dow ...

As I do with every device, Android or not, I tweak the settings to suit my needs. The default options provided by the manufacturer cover the broadest range of users, but they won’t be perfect for ...