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The NSA says to do this once a week: Reset your phone’s advertising ID. It’s a unique identifier they use to serve you targeted ads. The more data that’s gathered, the easier it is to pinpoint exactly who you are. On iPhone, do this under Settings > Privacy & Security > Apple Advertising, and toggle off Personalized Ads. On Android, go to Settings > Google > Ads, and toggle the switch for Opt out of Ads Personalization.
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🖌️ Bye, bye, bye: There’s a handy way to edit anything out of a pic, and it’s built right into Microsoft Paint: Generative Erase for Windows 11. In Paint, open the image you want to edit, hit the selection tool (upper left corner) and highlight the area you want to delete. Then, press Generative Erase (eraser icon) in the pop-up. It takes about a minute for AI to do its thing.
So embarrassing: You don’t want your coworker asking why you googled “Can my plants hear me crying?” Lock your Mac’s screen quickly with Ctrl + Cmd + Q (Windows key + L in Windows). Be smart about cybersecurity and get in the habit of doing this every time you walk away.
📚 Stacked ‘n’ sorted: Group a book series on Kindle to keep your digital library tidy. Just select Settings > Device Options > Advanced Options > Home & Library, then toggle on Group Series in Library. If you don’t see it, update your device. Now, back to your page-turner.
Wanna know what your neighbors are searching? Check the Trending now tab on Google Trends. Use the filters at the top to narrow it down by state or city. Adjust the timeframe from the last four hours to a week. You can search by categories like “Food and Drink,” too.
It’s playoff season: Right now, new DraftKings Pick6 customers who play $5 get $50 in Pick6 credits with code KIMK. Play online or download the DraftKings Pick6 app for iPhone or Android.** Fingers crossed for a touchdown.
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