Naked job, Meta lawsuit, hacked phone red flags

June 14, 2022

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When it comes to school shootings, everyone is talking about guns. We need to talk about social media, too. Here’s why. Also, a family sues Meta for fueling their daughter’s self-harm. In this episode, you’ll also learn about a new app that helps you track sharks — as well as six signs your phone was hacked. I’ll also tell you about a job you can do without any clothes. Even better, you’ll learn how to find low gas prices and which dangerous apps you need to remove from your phone right now.

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Creepy: Ads might be playing on your TV - even when it’s off

Creepy: Ads might be playing on your TV - even when it’s off

We’re constantly bombarded with ads. Just look at your phone, your computer and even your streaming devices.

The good news? There’s a lot you can do to limit what info you share with advertisers. Tap or click here to shut down targeted ads on your smartphone.

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Hidden map on your phone shows everywhere you’ve been and the photos you took there

Hidden map on your phone shows everywhere you’ve been and the photos you took there

Google Maps makes navigating unfamiliar cities frustration-free and straightforward. It has an innovative feature that you’re probably not taking full advantage of, Street View. Sure it’s great for looking at your childhood home. But, you can use it for things like creating your own stories and even going indoors.

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Staying in a hotel, Airbnb or rental? Bring this hidden camera detector with you

Staying in a hotel, Airbnb or rental? Bring this hidden camera detector with you

Summer’s almost here, and you’re likely anxious to get out there and enjoy some good times. We understand.

Before you leave, you want to make sure your home is protected. A surveillance system is a great way to keep tabs on your home and deter crime. But you can’t go placing cameras at random. Tap or click here for our camera placement tips.

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Payday loan ads are all over social media - Here's how they're skirting the rules

Payday loan ads are all over social media - Here's how they're skirting the rules

It has been a tough few years for many Americans. Unfortunately, trying to stretch every dollar to buy the necessities has become the norm. Some might look into a second or third job to pay the bills.

This is precisely the type of person that payday loans are targeting. Promising quick cash without telling the whole story of the loan costs, these advertisements have been popping up on social media platforms like TikTok.

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How to find and delete large files on your devices

How to find and delete large files on your devices

Many things can make your devices, whether they be phones, tablets, or computers, start to run slower. One of these things is having lots of large files.

It takes memory to store big files, and power. You can do a few things to improve the battery power of an electronic device — tap or click here to extend your battery life.

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Best sites to watch movies for free

Best sites to watch movies for free

Streaming websites are more popular than ever — but free streaming services are even better. It’s easy to overspend on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max and other paid apps. That’s why so many of us head to our browsers and type “free movie websites” or “watch online movie sites.”

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Can you spot the hidden second tiger in this optical illusion?

Can you spot the hidden second tiger in this optical illusion?

How good are you at spotting characters or animals? If you have played those hidden object games on a computer or mobile phone, your eyes should be able to spot the hidden creatures in no time. Tap or click here for the optical illusion that reveals whether you’re a loner or a people person.

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You're killing your smartphone battery faster without realizing it - Make this change

You're killing your smartphone battery faster without realizing it - Make this change

You may have heard a tip about running down your phone to 0% before charging it back to 100%. This supposedly helps your battery “remember” the full range of its charge. While cycling memory may have worked with nickel-cadmium batteries, this isn’t the case with lithium-ion batteries.

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Regret streaming that? How to delete what you watched from your Netflix history

Regret streaming that? How to delete what you watched from your Netflix history

You tried out that Netflix show everyone raves about, and you didn’t like it. Now it’s influencing every recommendation that pops up on your feed.

You’re seeing titles you’d never watch in a million years, spoiling the browsing experience. Let’s fix that. Tap or click here to find out how to unlock international Netflix to access more movies and shows.

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Use Gmail, Hotmail or Outlook? Be on the lookout for a new tax scam

Use Gmail, Hotmail or Outlook? Be on the lookout for a new tax scam

Your inbox is a prime target for scammers, who use email to find victims. Email phishing scams can consist of warnings that one of your accounts has been compromised or even tempt you with promises of a prize. In each case, the scammer is trying to get your personal or financial information, if not both.

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