Max Eddy

3 days ago | nytimes.com | Christine Cyr Clisset |Caira Blackwell |Rosie Guerin |Abigail Keel |Max Eddy

Listen to and follow The Wirecutter Show. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube | iHeartRadio | Other platformsSharing personal information online creates privacy risks. Senior staff writer Max Eddy explains how he tried to remove himself from the internet, why it’s so hard, and what steps you can take to take control of the information that’s out there. Plus, some of the surprising sentimental hurdles he had to overcome during this project.

2 weeks ago | uk.pcmag.com | Max Eddy

This week, people are protesting all across America. Before you head out to join them, take a few minutes to assess your digital safety. Your phone is a treasure trove of information about you. Even if you have nothing to hide, you don't want to accidentally give law enforcement officials any information you didn't intend to share. Follow these tips to lock down your phone before a protest or other peaceful assembly.

2 weeks ago | uk.pcmag.com | Max Eddy |Kim Key |Justyn Newman

On the internet, nobody knows you're a dog—or a bear. That used to be the case, anyhow. These days, advertisers, corporations, and governments know a lot about you. Using a VPN makes it harder for spies, your ISP, and advertisers to track you online. Among the best VPNs we've tested is TunnelBear VPN, a surprisingly whimsical app bursting with design charm. More importantly, it has an outstanding position on transparency and consumer privacy, and it offers unlimited simultaneous connections.

2 weeks ago | uk.pcmag.com | Max Eddy |Justyn Newman

CyberGhost is a dependable VPN service with a vast server network, a clear privacy policy, and a sleek interface on mobile and desktop. In addition, the company just underwent a full audit of its privacy policy in 2024 by Deloitte and passed with flying colors. That said, CyberGhost doesn't mention that some of its most secure features are only available to longer-term subscribers, and its pricing is only competitive if you sign up for a long-term subscription.

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Max Eddy

For the first time in over a decade, Apple is redesigning iOS, the software that powers your iPhone. iOS 26 (more on the new name below) will have a design that Apple calls “Liquid Glass.” Expect to see transparent layers and shape-shifting controls that adjust to what you’re doing on your phone. The new design extends to iPads and Macs, too.