Watch out for fake COVID test sites — Apple makes big change to student discount program
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January 21, 2022

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Looking for free COVID tests? Avoid these fraudulent sites

3 things you need to know today

1. Looking for free COVID tests? Avoid these fraudulent sites

The government's rollout of free at-home COVID-19 tests launched sooner than expected. But that hasn't slowed scammers down, as several fake sites have recently popped up. Here's how you can avoid fake COVID test sites and make sure you only get the real deal.

Tap or click here to steer clear of fake COVID at-home tests. →

2. Why you might start seeing ads over what you're watching on Roku

Targeted ads seem to be everywhere nowadays. But the last thing you want to see is pop-up ads show up over content while watching TV. That's exactly what's happening to people who have Roku TVs. The good news is you can get rid of the annoying ads, and we'll show you how.

Tap or click here to disable the feature that serves ads on Roku devices. →

3. Want a student discount from Apple? You now have to provide proof

In the past, you could buy Apple devices at a discount only by claiming that you are a student. Aware of the loophole, the company now requires steps to verify each potential student buyer. We'll explain how the process works and give examples of products you can buy.

Tap or click here to find out how to save big money on Apple products. →

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