Social media horror story, firewall check & see what Apple knows about you

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Plus, I give my trusted advice to a job seeker on how to spot fake job scams. Also, how to hide your location to get cheaper prices online, why you shouldn’t buy a MacBook right now, reasons to avoid crypto and clever ways to make money renting your car.

Tags: Apple, Apple MacBook, job scams, scams, social media


Protect your privacy: How to remove your home's photos from Zillow, Redfin and Realtor.com

If you’re not trying to sell your home, there’s no reason to leave interior photos and other details on real estate sites like Realtor, Zillow and Redfin. Just think about how valuable your floor plan might be in the wrong hands.

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Why the witness protection program is so successful

The witness protection program has one purpose, to protect informants from retribution. They do this by moving the person to another location, giving them a new identity and cutting off all contact with their past life. So, how is this program so successful? There is more to the process than you might think.

Need help? Talk to a licensed pro from the comfort of your own home

When it comes to mental health treatment, good help is hard to find. Supply outweighs demand, prices are sky-high and people may look down on you for needing help. Not only that, but the physical process of getting out of bed, fighting traffic, paying high parking fees and sharing your darkest secrets with a stranger can be daunting.

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Breaking the world record for cleaning windows

The Guinness Book of World Records is full of incredible feats. From the highest tightrope walk to the deepest underwater dive. But what about window washing? One man made it his goal to become the fastest window washer in the world. This is how he did it.

Check this list before you buy a Chromebook

There are plenty of laptop models to choose from, so deciding which one is right for you can be challenging. But if you prefer a system that requires minimal maintenance and gets automatic updates, you should consider a Chromebook.

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Are you breaking the unspoken rules of email? (Survey)

Nearly half of all people said they can tell a coworker’s mood by their greetings and sign-offs. Get this: 91% said the people they work with are sometimes passive-aggressive via email. Ouch.

A new survey from Preply has some guidance if you’re maybe, accidentally, oops that person.

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Scammers using AI to post fake reviews - And there's a dead giveaway

There are so many great uses for ChatGPT. It can help you plan a trip, recommend new recipe ideas, write you a workout program, clean up an email … I could go on. Not such a great use? Product reviews.

Alas, I’m not surprised to see reviews very clearly left by artificial intelligence (AI) all over Amazon. Is this the beginning of automated spam? Oh boy.

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Do you remember the year? This simple browser game is a fun history test

In olden times you’d have to buy a videogame console to have fun playing games at home. Nowadays, you can find many games online without needing to purchase anything. Tap or click here for six games to play with your friends and grandkids online.

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The mystery behind what scientists call space eyes

Anyone who has been to space can tell you that the views are among the best parts. But, if you are on a long trip to outer space, you may notice your eyesight worsening. The strangest part is scientists still don’t know why this happens.

Android tip: Copy and paste text from your phone to your PC

We all love Universal Clipboard, an Apple-exclusive feature that allows you to share a copied chunk of text between your iPhone and Mac.

Did you know that Windows 10 and 11 users can do the same on Android? It’s true. You should give it a shot if you’re not already doing it. Tap or click here for seven things you didn’t know your Android could do.

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