Did you know that someone can intercept your text messages without you even knowing it? You may think that the danger only comes from hackers and scammers, but it could be someone closer to home. Here’s how to spot the clues that someone is snooping on you.
When you sign into a device with your Apple ID, it becomes associated with your account. This is convenient if you use that device daily, but sometimes you want to remove a device from the list. After all, your account should be kept private and you don’t want others accessing it.
Here’s how to check your Apple ID device list to find where you’re signed in.
You’ll want to remove devices from your Apple ID account for a few reasons. You could be trading in a phone or passing it down to a family member. Or maybe you used a public device or a friend’s to sign in.
If you sign in to an iPhone, iPad or Mac using two-factor authentication, it becomes a trusted device.
Trusted or not, you should remove any devices you’re no longer using, or those others can access. Just keep your everyday devices on the list and keep them locked. As a bonus, your account has less clutter!
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There are a few ways to do this. Let’s run through them.
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📺 Your remote is dirtier than your toilet: Remove the batteries and blast it with compressed air if you have it, then clean it with a disinfectant wipe. Cotton swabs and toothpicks are great for removing stubborn gunk. Remember: Don’t put the batteries back in until it’s fully dry.
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Forget the rice: If your phone gets wet, turn it off immediately to prevent a short circuit. Remove the cover, wipe down the phone, and then let it air dry in a cool place. Keep it upright with the ports facing downward to let any remaining water drain. The hardest part? Waiting at least 24 hours to turn it back on.
Go away: On Instagram, block spammers, creeps and someone you’re just done hearing from. Click More in the bottom left > Settings > Comment. You’ll see Block comments from. Choose People. Select their name, then remove.
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Programs love to sneak their way into your Mac’s dock (usually found at the bottom of your screen). You have two ways to kick them out: Click and drag up on the program icon, then let go, or use two fingers to click > Options > Remove from dock.
Drop your phone in water? Skip the bag of rice. Instead, turn off your phone and gently dab it dry with a microfiber cloth, then remove any cases and SIM cards. Set it aside and let it dry for at least 24 hours. Finally, see if it turns on again.
Search warning: Google’s new AI-generated answers can lead to sketchy sites that trick you into subscribing to browser notifications. Seeing these annoying pop-ups? In Chrome, go to Settings > Content > Notifications, and under Allowed to send notifications, click Remove next to any site you don’t want to hear from.
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