Additional resources & notes

Tips:

Turning off your cell phone

National Security Agency recommends powering your cell phone on and off weekly. The  nation's top spy agency care tells us how often you power down your iPhone? The tip is part of a "mobile device best practices" list from the NSA to help people identify threats to the minicomputer in their pockets.

Downside to always-on devices

What is the downside of smart assistants that listen to our voice commands? Our devices are, technically, always listening. The good news is it's easy to change that. We'll show you where to navigate in your settings to protect your privacy.

What’s the downside of always-on devices that listen for commands? Nearly all voice-activated technology uses microphones that listen for “wake words.” That means they are, technically, always listening.