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Samsung S24, Ultra smartphone in its box. Mobile device security is a growing concern as cyber threats and identity theft become more prevalent. In response, smartphone users are seeking effective ...

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Passkeys are finally mature enough that you can sign in to most major services with your face, fingerprint, or device PIN ...

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Choose between the four best private DNS options – AdGuard DNS, NextDNS, RethinkDNS, and Control D to block ads on Android. Go to Settings > search for “Private DNS” > add the DNS of your choice > ...