Advice column: Is it safe to unlock my phone with my face?
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Your smartphone and you: A handbook to modern mobile maintenance
They are tethered to wireless networks, and we are tethered to them. We spend so much time with smartphones, yet most of us devote little of it contemplating our small computers. We often treat these valuable devices more like everyday household items, as opposed to curated archives of our lives. …
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Security, the gift that keeps on giving
This year we're gifting simple security guidance, which I think we can all agree is better than another internet-connected kitchen appliance.
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11 tips for protecting your privacy and digital security in the age of Trump
Many fear how the Trump admin will use surveillance to stifle dissent. Here's a beginner's guide to upping your privacy and security game.
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How journalists can protect themselves while covering protests
For journalists covering political movements, reporting on protests is crucial, but these events come with unique security challenges. Here's how you can better protect your privacy and security.
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Mobile security tips: How to respond to confiscation and compromise
Before heading to an event, read our piece about mobile security for activists for detailed context.
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Mobile security tips: Nine steps to prepare your phone before an action
Before heading to an event, read our piece about mobile security for activists for detailed context.
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What to do if your phone is seized by the police
So, you’ve been arrested covering an event. You’re taken to the police station, you’re booked, and your phone is confiscated. When you’re let out, after a few hours or even a few days, your phone is handed back to you in a plastic baggie, the SIM card and SD card …
