privacy

How much data about the device can an app have access to in iOS 10 and do I block things beyond the location, notification and cellular Data?

I've been using the latest version of Gboard (Google keyboard) and it's great. I use it without full access for obvious reasons and it works just fine. Same with Swype btw. Something that Gboard stands out is the dictation option. Everything is transmitted to google servers when you're...

I have an iPhone SE, running iOS 10.2 I love the predictive text option, but ever since the change to iOS 10, my phone has begun making predictive text suggestions based on (I assume) the content of my work emails. For example, in iOS 9, if I just typed the letter R, the predictive text...

I just bought a new 2015 27" iMac. I have barely used it, only gone online two or three times, and I have only transferred a dozen files from my old Macbook Pro. Nevertheless, when I went to Foxfire preferences, I found scores of cookies. I just now deleted exactly 100 cookies that I do not...

I just did a format and reinstall of Sierra on my Macbook Pro and there is an unknown device in my Finder sidebar. Screengrab: According to its info it's a PC (despite having 'linux' in the name). I haven't allowed any kind of sharing and my WiFi is locked down with no unknown devices...

Hey, so, my mom got Apple Watch as a gift. Cool. She doesn't have an iPhone, I do. Less cool. An iPhone is needed at least for setting up the watch. Yay. So now I ask you for help. I have set up mom's watch and I would be really happy if someone experienced could help set the watch so that my...

Safari vs Chrome Security and Privacy: Which is better? I am looking to see what people think about Safari (9 to 10+) and Chrome (Version 52+) in regards to security and privacy. But specifically on MacOS and not on iOS or Windows. I have yet to find a compelling article on comparing both. Thanks!

While the "fashion" is to have encrypted messages, a new app appear to have it wright. TCHAPPER. It is all about privacy around you. All the messages, notifications and pictures are coded so no one except you can read them, you just need touch id to decode. it has a lot of features but mostly it...

Is there a way to enable ONLY bookmarks syncing and not all browsing history? I don't want Apple having access to my p̶o̶r̶n̶ personal browsing history.

Hi all Recently I downloaded a disk image file from the internet which had some consequences. It installed MacKeeper and a HelperBar safari extension. Those are the files I could find. However, when I read articles on the internet, some words from that article are highlighted, to point out it's...

Some people do work on their devices that is very private in nature. By buying an Apple product I am not wishing to opt in to being a consumer research study specimen, why am I not given the opportunity to opt out? Even without a profile or identity attached to the information collection I am...

I do not use a credit card with iTunes. Instead I top up my account with gift vouchers so that I have a balance in credit. I can forgive Apple (just barely) for not allowing me to use my iTunes balance to pay for photo albums from iPhoto. However, what functionally anencephalic moron...

Hello, im using iphone 6s with ios 9.2.1 when i waked up i saw that my iphone privacy was reset (( which app to have access to photo mic contacts etc ..)) without my permission ? how that happened ? i mean it like the first time when you install a new app like whatsapp for example it ask you...