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DNS: everything you need to know

Every time you type a web address and hit enter, a system called DNS translates that name into a number your browser can actually use. It happens in milliseconds, completely invisibly, and most people never think about it. But DNS queries are also an unencrypted log of everywhere you go online. Here's how it works, and why it's worth paying attention to.

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Your Face Is the Data: The Hidden Risks of AI Photo Tools

You upload a few selfies, get a polished avatar in seconds, and move on with your day. But the moment you hit "upload," your face, one of the most unique and irreplaceable pieces of data you own, leaves your hands entirely. Here's what AI photo apps actually do with your images, why data breaches in this space are surging, and how to protect yourself without giving up the tools you use.