One of Google's most critical features is hidden behind a single toggle - turn it on to protect against theft, scams, spam, and more.

Android phones are remarkably more secure than they used to be, but Google is holding back on you. There’s a lesser-known feature that’s off by default, and enabling it is an easy way to get a serious ...

Android 16’s Advanced Protection Mode will offer a one-click toggle that enables a plethora of security settings across the OS and even external apps. We’ve spotted the full list of security measures ...

With the latest Android theft protection security features, you can prevent access to the data on your smartphone if it’s stolen. You can enable your smartphone to ...

Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 27774 for Insiders in the Canary channel. One of the main updates in this build is a new method for enabling Administrator protection, which can improve ...

When Apple released iOS 17.3 in January, it introduced a Stolen Device Protection feature to provide iPhone users with added security. This article explains what it does, why you might want to turn it ...

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Apple users can now activate Apple Advanced Data Protection for iCloud to secure their most sensitive data with military-grade encryption that even Apple cannot access. This groundbreaking security ...

Microsoft has added the Protected Print Mode feature to Windows 11. This post explains what Windows Protected Print Mode is and how to enable it. What is Windows Protected Print Mode? The ...

Microsoft has fixed a known issue triggering Windows Security warnings that Local Security Authority (LSA) Protection is off by removing the feature's UI from settings. LSA Protection helps defend ...

If you have installed a third-party antivirus tool and it is buggy or infected, it can interfere with Microsoft Defender Antivirus settings, including Tamper Protection. That could be the reason that ...