It’s the one thing I’m most worried about when it comes to my online presence. This one's super simple, and you may well have it down pat already, but it’s one of the most important things to do if you’re concerned about your online privacy. OK, now that’s a bit of a stretch… Check your social media permissions So, here I’m running down some simple steps that I’ve taken, and am going to take, to further increase my privacy – and, by all means, feel free to spread the festive cheer by doing the same. There’s definitely more about me online than I’d really like. I probably post too much on social media. In the rush of wanting to access what I want to read, sometimes I don’t take the time to check what cookies I’m consenting to. While it's more of a gift to myself, I'm aware that even as the VPN Editor at Tom’s Guide, I still take risks online. What’s on your Christmas list? The new iPhone 15? Grown-up Lego? Some new socks without holes in them? Well, I certainly wouldn’t say no to any of those, but – as lame as it sounds – the top of my list is regaining my privacy online.
