Flatpak apps are gaining serious popularity on Linux distributions but managing the permissions of those apps can be a challenge. But with this handy GUI tool, those permissions are simple to deal ...

If the people in your Zoom call can’t hear or see you, don’t panic — just check your OS and browser settings. If the people in your Zoom call can’t hear or see you, don’t panic — just check your OS ...

Have you ever visited a website or downloaded an app, and before you can even get a peek inside, it prompts you to make an account? Pretty annoying, and when you're not even sure you'd like to use ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

Many websites, mobile apps, and games require you to create an account to continue using it. You can either associate it with your email address or for convenience, use an already existing social ...

Are you using Apple privacy settings on your iPhone? If not, you may want to reconsider just how much personal information can be exposed. Arbitrary details, such as where you shop, where you work or ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

A recent study has revealed that a staggering 75% of mobile applications request permissions that are not necessary for their core functionality. This alarming trend raises significant privacy and ...

Start using a new app and you’ll often be asked to grant it permissions. But blindly accepting them could expose you to serious privacy and security risks. Let’s take a closer look.