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Lance Whitney

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
27
Latest publication
Sep 30, 2026
Outlet visibility, for pcmag.com
Top 50K sites
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Jul 8, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Lance Whitney

    Malicious Websites Are Built to Scam You. Stay Safe With These 7 Defensive Tips (opens the original)

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    Malicious websites pose a threat to all of us who use the web regularly. They let attackers infect your PC with viruses and spyware, steal your personal data, take over your system, and hijack your accounts. But you don’t have to be a victim if you take the steps I outline below. Some are general guidelines that you can use with any browser, app, or website. For browser-specific issues, I focused on the three major browsers—Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Firefox. By following these precautio

  2. Article · Sep 24, 2026 · Lance Whitney

    Time to Switch to Safari? 21 Hidden Tricks That Make This Browser Your Best Bet (opens the original)

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    You might take Safari for granted as Apple's default web browser on the Mac, iPhone, and iPad, but have you actually checked out all of its features and settings? Standard options like private browsing, reader view, and file downloads are part of the package, but there are many more things you can do. Upgrading to iOS 27 or iPadOS 27 kicks in a few more features, including automatic tab groups, custom extensions, and live page tracking. Be aware, though, that several of the new tricks in Safari

  3. Article · Sep 17, 2026 · Lance Whitney

    Safari Keeps Getting Better. Try These 21 Hidden Tricks Now That iOS 27 Is Here (opens the original)

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    You might take Safari for granted as Apple's default web browser on the Mac, iPhone, and iPad, but have you actually checked out all of its features and settings? Standard options like Private browsing, Reader view, and file downloads are part of the package, but there are many more things you can do. Upgrading to iOS 27 or iPadOS 27 kicks in a few more features, including automatic tab groups, custom extensions, and live page tracking. Be aware, though, that several of the new tricks in Safari

  4. Article · Sep 16, 2026 · Lance Whitney

    Never Trust Facebook: 3 Ways to Protect Your Privacy When Using Meta AI (opens the original)

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    I use a variety of AI chatbots in my personal and professional lives, including Meta AI. Though not as popular as ChatGPT or Gemini, Meta AI pops up on Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp, as well as on its own dedicated website and app. The problem here is that Meta has a poor track record of respecting and protecting your personal information, so periodic security reviews should extend to Meta AI, too. That’s not a simple task since Meta AI surfaces in so many places, but it is possib

  5. Article · Sep 14, 2026 · Lance Whitney

    Not a Fan of Liquid Glass? You'll Love the New Slider in iOS 27 (opens the original)

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    Apple unveiled a new Liquid Glass design in 2025 that added translucent UI elements for icons, toolbars, and menus, as if you were looking through glass. The problem? Not everyone loves the look of it. I’ll confess that I’ve been on the fence. I like some aspects of Liquid Glass, such as the way it renders icons and folders, but I’m not crazy about how it can obscure menu items and controls, making them more difficult to see. Some people have even complained that Liquid Glass makes them feel sic

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