Will Facebook's Privacy Center actually help? — Simple techniques to keep your phone number private
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January 10, 2022

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Here's how the kids are getting around your parental controls

4 things you need to know today

1. Here's how the kids are getting around your parental controls

Kids seem to have an incredible knack for figuring out the intricacies of gadgets and technology. While that can be great, those skills aren’t always used for good. Tech-savvy kids have figured out how to bypass parental controls. Here's how to better protect your children.

Tap or click here for ways to better protect children. →

2. Facebook's new Privacy Center shows you everything it collects - Here's how to use it

Facebook isn’t exactly the epitome of the safekeeping of user data. The social media giant has been accused of playing fast and loose with the very data that users expect to remain private on numerous occasions. But it has now created a Privacy Center to teach you about your data and how it's used.

Tap or click here for details on Facebook's Privacy Center. →

3. Stop sharing your real phone number with everyone

Back in the day, only your family and close friends had your cell phone number. Fast forward, and it's probably floating around on more lists and sites than you can count. It's never too late to do something about it. I've got a few ways to keep your phone number private — and ward off all the scammers and spammers.

Tap or click for simple ways to claw back a little bit of your privacy. →

4. 5 genius tech hacks to do before it’s February

New year, new you? OK, maybe not — but there are a few quick tech tasks you can knock out that will set you up right for a safer, more productive year. I'll walk you through all the steps to speed up your browser, take back your inbox, protect your network and more.

Tap or click for Kim's New year must-dos. →

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Answering this call can hack your bank account

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  1. CES 2022: What you can buy now and all the best announcements. Tap or click to see everything that was announced.
  2. This Google Voice scam is so bad the FBI put out a warning. Tap or click to find out how to protect yourself.
  3. Are you tired of this annoying Alexa behavior? Tap or click here for a simple fix.
  4. Google’s Chrome browser could soon break your favorite websites. Tap or click to find out why.
  5. Malware exposes passwords saved in browsers. Tap or click for a better alternative.
 

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Science discoveries made in 2021 you didn’t hear about 

Science discoveries made in 2021 you didn’t hear about 

In 2021, the news was dominated by COVID-19. All the new variants and vaccine rollouts seemed to blind most of us to other scientific discoveries throughout the year. So, here is a breakdown of some of the most remarkable findings you probably didn’t hear about.

 

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