NSA’s Top Tips for Keeping Your Phone Safe (And Why You Should Turn It Off Sometimes)

We live on our phones. They’re practically extensions of our hands at this point, full of everything from our bank info to pictures of our pets. But as much as we love them, they’re also vulnerable. That’s why the NSA (the folks who really know security) has a few tips to keep your phone from becoming a hacker’s playground.

From Landlines to Cell Phones: How to Pick the Right Phone for Your Life

gray rotary telephone on brown surface

It wasn’t too long ago that almost every home had a trusty landline phone sitting in the kitchen or living room. But today, the landline is going the way of the dinosaur, as people opt for newer, shinier options. So, what’s the deal with these changes, and how do traditional landlines, cable company phone service, and cell phones stack up?