Most photos—whether clicked by you or downloaded online—typically have metadata embedded in them, which can reveal various details, including sensitive information, such as your location. Knowing what ...

To remove location data from photos: On Windows, right-click the image, go to Properties > Details, and select “Remove Properties and Personal Information.” On macOS, use the ImageOptim app. For ...

In many cases, it is important to remove metadata from Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, and that’s because it includes identifying information that may include such things as your full name, initials, ...

SecureMac, a developer of security and privacy software for Macs, has launched a new privacy tool called MetaWipe. The app is designed to help Mac users delete file metadata from images and other file ...

One benefit of physical photos and analog photography is how little personal information it contains. Maybe the date it was developed gets printed on the back, but that’s it. Today’s digital and smart ...