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Raise your hand if you’ve ever skimmed through the user agreements and legal jargon that appear when signing up for new software or services. (If you aren’t raising your hand right now, you probably should be.) No one enjoys sifting through this dense information. Unfortunately, by not reading service agreements thoroughly, you might inadvertently grant services access to things you’d …
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In today’s interconnected world, the ability to communicate across language barriers is more important than ever. Apple has recognized this need and, in a recent iOS update, introduced a nifty feature that allows you to translate languages instantly without even opening the Translate app. This feature utilizes the “Dynamic Island,” a pill-shaped area at the top of the iPhone screen …
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While casually scrolling on your iPhone, you may have noticed different colors behind the clock in the top left corner. These colors are not random, and you should know what they mean. You might see a blue, green, red or purple color as a bubble behind your clock at the top left corner status bar if you own an iPhone …
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In the age of oversharing, there’s something to be said for keeping a slice of your digital life to yourself, especially when it comes to your music. Whether you’re headbanging to heavy metal or crooning to country, your Apple Music experience is yours alone. Apple Music app (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson) Securing your Apple Music sessions So, let’s talk about a …
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Frustrated with how often autocorrect is auto-wrong? Even with new AI features included in many platforms’ latest updates, autocorrect remains annoying. Let’s fix that for iOS and Android. Join over 500,000 people who get tech smart with my free newsletter. It’s easy to sign up and one click to cancel if you don’t like it. If this saves you a …
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There are so many things you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones by stepping up your privacy and security. All the things you can do, however, can be overwhelming. Below are six simple steps you can take right now that will help make your life safer and more secure immediately. CLICK TO GET KURT’S FREE CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER …
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As you know by reading our articles, we emphasize privacy a lot. We believe it is very important, so sometimes, that means keeping certain apps away from curious eyes. Hiding apps on your iPhone is straightforward, whether you’re aiming to declutter your iPhone’s home screen or ensure your privacy. Let’s walk through the steps together. CLICK TO GET KURT’S FREE …
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