These controls and techniques give users a measure of control over how Facebook and its owner, Meta, collect and use personal ...

Privacy issues and privacy controls on Facebook are ever-changing and confusing. I've read through hundreds of comments and emails from readers just like you who are ...

In the era of rampant data collection and targeted advertising, maintaining privacy on social media platforms has become a paramount concern for users. Facebook, with its billions of users, is no ...

For X (Twitter), just go to Settings and Support > Settings and Privacy. Then select Security and account access > Security.

Default privacy settings in popular mobile apps seem like a convenience, allowing you to use a single setting to control the level of privacy—who can see which actions you take—across all of the app’s ...

In January, chief executives of the top social media companies went before Congress to answer questions about online child exploitation. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, turned around during the hearing ...

Facebook Marketplace is a convenient platform for finding local deals, but sometimes it can be frustrating when the listings are not tailored to your immediate area. Here’s how you can adjust your ...

Apps cluttering the Settings app in iOS and macOS can make navigation challenging. Here's how to manage and remove their panes for a streamlined device experience. Third-party apps often leave their ...

The first thing you have to realize about Facebook: nothing you put on there is truly private. Yes, you can control how users see or don’t see your profile. But every time you ‘Like’ a product or even ...