Privacy & Security

You can stop a data broker from selling your info in about 2 hours by locating your profile, submitting the broker’s opt-out form, and saving confirmation proof. Most major brokers provide online removal requests, and state privacy laws may require compliance within set timelines. This article explains step-by-step opt-outs, follow-ups, and when to involve an […]

Modern cars typically collect 5 main data types: location, driving behavior, device identifiers, in-car voice/infotainment activity, and diagnostics. You can often limit or disable this via the vehicle’s privacy menu, connected-services app, and consent settings. This article breaks down what’s collected, why it matters, and step-by-step ways to turn it off. Most people know that […]

None of Threads, Bluesky, or Mastodon guarantees U.S.-style free speech—each platform can legally moderate, remove, or de-rank content under its own rules. The key difference is where control sits: Threads is centralized under Meta, Bluesky adds portability via open protocols, and Mastodon decentralizes decisions across independent servers. This article compares their moderation and governance models, […]

Global Privacy Control (GPC) is a browser setting that can automatically signal websites to opt you out of the sale or sharing of your personal information in states like California, and many businesses must honor it. It works by sending a standardized “do not sell/share” request with your web traffic, reducing the need to click […]