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Why You Should Cover Your Phone’s Camera at Night

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You may have noticed people with a little sticker or a sliding camera cover over the front camera. Although it may seem like an...
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The Fake Delivery Text Fooling Millions Right Now

Jacob Michaelis -
A text message purports to be from a parcel service, saying that your package is delayed. Another indicates that a delivery was unable to...
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How to Review Monthly Subscriptions and Save Money

Jacob Michaelis -
Streaming services, cloud storage plans, fitness applications and premium memberships are all popular with free trials or modest monthly rates. These repeated charges might...
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How to Tell If a Website Is Safe Before Entering Your Credit Card

Jacob Michaelis -
If you type your credit card details on a site that is not legitimate, you could be put at risk of credit card fraud,...
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The Most Important Emergency Features Already Built Into Your Smartphone

Jacob Michaelis -
Most smartphones have emergency buttons and can be used to make an emergency call, share your location, or give vital medical data in case...
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What Information Your Phone Shares About You and How to Control It

Jacob Michaelis -
Many apps can access information such as your location, contacts, microphone, camera, photos, and even details about how you use the app. Fortunately, both...
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A Beginner’s Guide to Backing Up Your Photos and Important Documents

Jacob Michaelis -
Over time, photos or important documents can be lost more easily than you think. Important files can suddenly vanish if your phone gets damaged,...
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How to Check If Your Personal Information Was Exposed in a Data Breach

Jacob Michaelis -
People seldom realize that their personal data has been exposed until they get an email asking them to update a password that they had...
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How to Lock Down Your Phone If It’s Lost or Stolen

Jacob Michaelis -
It’s bad enough to lose your phone. The real problem is that it has access to your email, banking apps, photos, passwords, and personal...
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Blocking Spam Calls on iPhone and Android

Jacob Michaelis -
Spam calls can be annoying, intrusive, and even dangerous. Unwanted calls can add up very fast, from fake bank alerts to robocalls stating you...
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How to Stop Apps From Tracking What You Do Online

Jacob Michaelis -
A lot of apps gather details on how you use your device, websites you visit, and ads you click on. This information is frequently...
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7 Common Smartphone Settings That Improve Privacy

Jacob Michaelis -
Many smartphone privacy risks come from apps and services that collect more data than users realize. These risks often come from applications that gather...

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