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Looking for a way to keep an eye on your kids’ or employees’ phone use? You’re not alone. Today, many turn to spy apps as a solution.
This article will guide you through choosing the right spy software for your needs, with key tips and considerations.
Did you know that at least some of the apps on your phone are probably tracking your location even if the app doesn’t need location data in order to perform the task it was intended for.
Of course a Maps app has a legitimate need to track your location, for obvious reasons.
So does an app that keeps you up-to-date on where to buy the cheapest gasoline in the area you happen to be driving through. [Read more…]
Question from Marla: I recently had a falling out with one of my longtime Facebook friends.
She unfriended me and then put up a really long post saying nasty things about me that aren’t true.
It’s making me look really bad to my other friends.
Can you tell me if it’s possible to remove that post from her Timeline (and how to do it if it is)? [Read more…]
Question from Ellen: I read your post explaining how to hide my friends list from the public on Facebook.
I thought it was a good idea so I followed your instructions and hid mine, but I just found out that all of my friends can still see a list of the friends we have in common (i.e. our mutual friends).
The problem is I’m friends with several people who are jealous of one another and they get upset because I’m friends with those people too. And of course that makes ME upset.
How do I hide the list of our mutual friends from the people I’m friends with on Facebook? [Read more…]
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Question from Caleb: I hope you can help me with a browser issue, Rick.
Google Chrome is the only browser I use and I always use it in Incognito Mode. I might be the only one lol.
Is there any way to have Chrome open in Incognito Mode by default so I can skip the step of manually opening an Incognito tab every time? [Read more…]