Privacy

Apple Pay Is Faster, Easier, More Secure, and More Private Than Using Credit Cards

Posted April 11th, 2018 by Adam Engst in Apps

You’ve probably heard of Apple Pay, but have you set it up so you can use it to pay for purchases at checkout? If not, give it a try, since it’s one of those living-in-the future Apple technologies that feels like science fiction every time you use it. More..

How to Make Lockscreen Messages and Emails Private

Posted January 25th, 2016 by Austin Carney in Tech Tips

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Whenever you get an iMessage, Text Message, or Email on your iPhone, it shows up on the lockscreen with a preview of the message’s contents. This can be problematic if your phone is lying around unattended in a public place or someone else is temporarily using it - they will immediately be able to see exactly what was sent. Luckily, it’s fairly simple to hide message & email previews so that incoming notifications just show the name of the person sending it and nothing else.