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Do this now: Restrict Facebook's access to your phone number
Because of two-factor authentication (2FA), Facebook requires you to register your mobile phone number in your account. So, you can’t just delete your mobile phone number from Facebook. If you don’t want advertisers, trolls and crazy exes who have your phone number to find you on Facebook, you can privatize your phone number with very simple settings.
How to block spoofed calls on your iPhone
With the amount of spam and spoof calls going around right now, it can feel like we get more calls from robots than from our friends. Call after call comes in trying to sell you something or get you to sign up for a service. Here’s a new way to help stop these calls so that the next one you get will be from someone you actually care about.
What are Venmo, Zelle and P2P apps -- and are they safe?
If you have ever been around millennials, you know that they never carry cash. They use these things called person-to-person payment apps. These programs allow you to transfer money between people with just a swipe of your finger. They require you to link your bank account so they can automatically send and receive money. That creates a situation that begs the question: Are they safe to use?
9 iPhone tricks you’ll use all the time
Apple fans are notorious for being diehards. They learn every trick and can tell you about every feature on their newest device. Although, even the most bonafide iPhone experts don’t know everything. Here are some tricks you can start using today that might just change the way you use your phone.
Everything you need to know about USB4 (yes, you really need to know this)
USB is one of the most common connection ports we see in technology today. Even Apple recently announced it will be changing to the ubiquitous port. Well, it seems there are going to be some changes with USB, as it was recently announced that we will be moving to the new USB4. What will you need do to prepare?
Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook should be more privacy-driven in the future. Ya think?
Facebook has long been scrutinized for having severe privacy issues. It has leaked millions upon millions of users’ personal information, and the CEO has even had to testify before Congress. It seems like the company is trying desperately to clean up its negative image and has recently stated that it will be releasing a version of the social media platform that will be “privacy-friendly.” Do you believe it will actually be safer for your information?
New Fitbit seriously challenges Apple Watch
The battle of the smartwatches is ramping up, and that means more and more companies are stepping up their game — including Fitbit. The formerly fitness-focused smartwatch has been upgraded and now rivals the features of the Apple Watch. The new Fitbit Versa Lite can do almost everything popular smartwatches can do for a price that doesn’t break the bank.
Check out this free photo editing app for your social media
Do you want to level up your graphic design game? Maybe you want to whip up a great-looking graphic for a local ad, your blog or a social media post. Let’s face it, hiring a professional to spice up your casual posts may be out of the question. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a free, quick and easy way to put together some stunning images even without an inkling of design experience? This app may be just what you’re looking for.
Delete these apps from your iPhone right now
If you have ever looked at your iPhone or iPad and thought you just have way too many apps on there, then you have experienced what’s called “digital clutter.” It can seem like we can never decide that the random app we downloaded is unnecessary and so they just build and build. Here are the apps I suggest deleting so you can ease that clutter burden.
New Facebook memorial feature might actually be helpful
With all the controversy surrounding Facebook recently, like the Cambridge Analytica scandal and the massive data leak, the fact that Facebook’s newest feature might actually help people is a breath of fresh air. This new feature will allow people to create an online memorial to loved ones they have lost. It’s nice to see Facebook can do SOMETHING right.