App Stores vs Sideloading: What You Gain and What You Give Up
Installing from your device's built-in store and installing a file from the web feel similar. The checks that happen in between are what differ.
AndroidAPK Files: What They Are and How to Judge One Before Installing
An APK is just an Android app in a single file. That makes it easy to share, and just as easy to tamper with. Here is what to check.
PrivacyReading App Permissions: Which Requests Make Sense
Permission prompts are the one moment an app has to tell you what it wants. A few seconds of judgement there prevents most quiet data leaks.
ScamsSpotting Fake and Clone Apps Before They Spot You
Clone apps borrow the name, icon and screenshots of something popular. The differences hide in the details most people scroll past.
WebWeb Apps and PWAs: When You Do Not Need to Install Anything
Many services work just as well in the browser, and some can be added to your home screen like an app. Here is how that works and when it is the safer choice.
MovingSwitching Phones or Platforms: What Carries Over and What Does Not
A new phone or a new service is a good moment to clean up. It is also when accounts, histories and loyalty status get lost, unless you check what moves with you.