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PSA: Stop sharing your phone’s address book with apps that ask for itSharing your contacts with social media makes it easier to find friends and family on the platform. But did you know you're sharing their personal information without consent? Even if a contact isn't on social media, their phone number or email address will be exposed to the company. Here's how to stop this invasive option on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Tap or click here to stop sharing your contact list with social media. → |
Quick tip of the dayAs convenient as Google Maps and Apple Maps are, it’s unnerving when your house and address number are visible to anyone on the internet. Here’s a secret: You can request a privacy blur over pictures of your home. Here‘s how to submit a request to Google: Open Google Maps or the Street View gallery and look up your address.Tap the Street View photo you want to have blurred. The image has to show your face, home, license plate or other identifying information.Click Report a problem. You’ll find this in the bottom right or by clicking the three-dot menu on a photo.Complete the form, then click Submit.🍎 Now do the same with Apple Maps. The steps are different for this one. |
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Can you afford a $3K transmission repair? Do this before the worst happensWe've all had that sinking feeling: You turn on the car and the check engine light comes on. "Oh no! How much is this going to cost me?" Or worse, you break down and your vehicle is out of commission. Those repairs can cost thousands of dollars! That's why you need a vehicle protection plan. Tap or click to see how much stress and money you can save. → |
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