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Why you should always redeem your gift cards ASAP

Posted on April 12, 2026

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Like most of us who are living through the Internet age, chances are you receive gift cards via email on occasion.

For example, you might receive a gift card as compensation for filling out a survey or performing some other task.

Or of course it could simply be a gift from someone.  [Read more…]

Reminder: Getting a new device doesn’t mean you need a new Facebook account

Posted on April 10, 2026

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Have you ever noticed that some Facebook users have multiple accounts?

While some of these duplicate accounts are due to the rampant epidemic of account cloning fraud, many duplicate accounts were actually created by the legitimate account holder because they think they need to open a new account every time they get a new computer, phone or tablet.

But truth be told, getting a new device doesn’t mean you’ll need a new Facebook account because your account isn’t tied to any specific device.  [Read more…]

How to give your Google account a quick ‘Security Checkup’

Posted on March 30, 2026

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Do you have a Google account?

Chances are you do, even if you don’t realize it. Here are a few questions…

  • Do you use Gmail?
  • Do you sign into YouTube to watch videos?
  • Do you use Google Maps?
  • Do you use an Android smartphone?
  • Do you use any Google service or product that isn’t listed above?


If the answer to one or more of those questions is yes, then you do have a Google account.  [Read more…]

How to block unknown callers on your smartphone

Posted on March 22, 2026

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Do you receive a lot of calls from people who aren’t on your Contacts list?

If so you’ve probably discovered that most of those “unknown callers” are telemarketers, scammers or other folks you’d simply rather not talk to.

The good news? It’s possible to block calls from anyone who isn’t on your Contacts list, and it’s very easy to do (especially if you have an iPhone).

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How to disable all apps, games, game requests and app notifications on Facebook

Posted on March 17, 2026

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Lots of folks love playing games and using apps on Facebook, but many others would rather drink a glass of spoiled milk through a dirty straw.

If you fall into the last group you probably aren’t all that thrilled to see a game or app invitation pop up in your notifications area.

As luck would have it, you can easily disable all apps and games as well as block all game and app invitations/notifications, now and forever. [Read more…]

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