Like with email, you can mark a text as unread: On iPhone, simply swipe right on a conversation to mark it as unread. On Android, hold down on a conversation, tap the three dots and then tap Mark it as unread.
Suspect a cheater? Playing detective could land you in jail
I’m sad to say cheating is a pretty common occurrence. In one survey that just landed in my inbox, more than one in three of 5,000 participants admitted to cheating on their partner. Over 40% have been cheated on. Whatever happened to commitment?
Let’s shine a light on cheating in the U.S., what sleuthing methods can get you into trouble and how to tell if your sweetie is tapping your phone or worse. I am getting so many questions about this. It’s crazy!
The United States of snooping
The survey (commissioned by an online casino site, of all things) looked at the most common techniques Americans use to spy on a suspected cheater. The methods, uh, kinda work. Almost 13% of those surveyed said their snooping led to proof of infidelity.
It’s not just ladies playing Sherlock Holmes. One in 10 men admitted to stalking a partner to confirm cheating.
- When it comes to state-specific cheating data, Alaska holds the title of the biggest snoopers. Over half of Alaskans surveyed (54.5%) admitted they digitally spy on their partners. Many of them (45.5%) also track their location online.
- Vermont followed close behind, with 44.4% of respondents admitting to snooping.
- Rhode Island came in third at 43.8%. Many Rhode Islanders (37.5%) also said they decided to stay with their partner despite their cheating ways.
Looking to move to a state that doesn’t spy on suspected cheaters? North Dakota is your best bet. Zero respondents from the state said they played detective on a partner. Utah and West Virginia also had a relatively low snooper count.
The price of catching a cheater
Wondering how most people catch a cheater red-handed? Here are the top five spying methods:
- Tracked location online (Find My iPhone or other online method) – 21.8%
- Checked their social media accounts – 18.2%
- Checked mobile records or bills – 16.6%
- Checking their pockets and going through their things – 16.5%
- Tracked location physically – 9.8%
Installing spyware on a partner’s phone came in at No. 9, with 2.3% of respondents claiming to have done it. Word to the wise: Just because others do it doesn’t mean you should.
Placing spyware on someone else’s phone could lead to massive legal trouble — even prison time, depending on where you live. The apps are major privacy violators.
Wait, what? 5 amazing things you don’t know your phone can do
Remember when a cell phone was for calls and a round or two of Snake? Today’s phones are pro-grade cameras, PDF scanners and even car keys.
I keep a digital copy of my driver’s license on my phone because it’s just so handy. Here’s how to do that.
📍 Never lost in conversation: You don’t need to know the exact name of something anymore to find it in Google Maps. Search for general terms, like “plants and trees,” “frame shop” or “dog park,” and Google will find you spots that match.
I’m not a wave, but I travel. I’m intangible and can carry a conversation. What am I?
How to mute an email thread so it stops showing up in your Gmail inbox
So you want to stop seeing someone’s emails in your inbox but don’t want to block them. Maybe a coworker is hounding you, and you’d rather get to their emails later so you can focus on more pressing issues. In that case, you should know how to mute people in Gmail.
Your webcam could be listening to you and you wouldn't even know it
Working from home has ushered in a new era of essential office supplies, with webcams enjoying more prominence than ever before. It’s the one piece of equipment that you need for Zoom or Skype meetings, and you can even change the background to whatever you wish.
None of your business: Quickly hide message previews popping up on your Android lock screen. This is an “A” and “B” conversation, so “C” yourself out, snoopers! From Settings, tap Display > Lock Screen > Privacy.
Ear-replaceable: New AI noise-canceling headphones will let you listen to a single person’s voice in a crowd just by looking at the individual once. The wearer can then walk around as usual while tuning in to the person’s conversation. The headphones are still in development, but I can only imagine how they’ll use them in covert ops. I really just want them for group dinners …