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If you look yourself up on Google, you might encounter something you don’t want the public to see. Maybe it’s something you posted to social media years ago or records about some trouble you got into when you were younger. You might also run into data like your home address and phone number — things you don’t want strangers to know.
There shouldn’t be a reason for your bank to call you unless a critical issue needs correcting. Many might be reluctant to pick up the call, and for good reason. Scammers wiggle their way into different communication methods, and you can never be sure if the call is legitimate.
Whether they are watching your activity and using it for their means or selling it to third parties, Big Tech is under the privacy microscope. In response, developers have added privacy settings to apps and devices. This primarily serves to better inform you of how you’re being tracked in some cases. In other situations, you have greater control of how you’re tracked.
Many websites that provide a service or information let you sign up for their newsletter. Sent out a few times a month, it usually includes details about upcoming deals, company news or service improvements. Tap or click here for information about getting Kim’s newsletters.
From Disney+ to Netflix to HBO Max and everything in between, there is tons of streaming content to watch these days. Tap or click here for our streaming comparison: These services give you the most bang for your buck.
We’re so connected to our devices and accounts that you have to wonder what happens when you pass away. What happens to all our stuff?
You can manage your digital affairs, and it’s not very different from doing the same with your house and belongings. Leave it in the hands of someone you trust. Facebook has an option to set up a legacy contact who can manage your friends, posts and tags and even close the account. We included the feature in our report on critical security checks. Tap or click here to learn more.
Your privacy is always at risk when you use social media. Even as companies add more options to protect your identity and information, you’re still putting it all out there.
Twitter forbids users from sharing other people’s personal details, and the platform recently added to that rule. You can no longer share photos and videos of others without their consent. Tap or click here for our report.
The last few months have been challenging for SUV and sedan owners, as several technical faults led to various recalls. Recently, General Motors identified that some GMC Terrain models have too bright headlights.
The recall notice spanned 740,000 vehicles. But before that, Volkswagen sent recall notices to 250,000 Atlas owners, advising them to stop using their vehicles as some models could suddenly engage the parking brake.
Scammers have all sorts of strange ways to lure you into clicking their links. Now, scammers are trying to draw you into a fake iPhone scam by sending a $1,000 receipt.
Open the unexpected email and you’ll see a message saying you bought a new iPhone, and that it will charge this amount to your bank account, credit card or Amazon account. They want you to panic — and there’s a nasty psychological reason behind this trickery.
Messaging has come a long way since the first text was sent. You no longer need to be witty or expressive with just your words. Your phone has built-in features to help you show your meaning and mood. Tap or click here for ways to create your own emoji.
