When it comes to your car, even the most minor issues can become costly and dangerous if they're not addressed. From tire tread depth to battery health, these basic maintenance tips keep your car running smoothly and safely. As a bonus, you'll reduce the chance of expensive repairs down the line.

Regardless of why you want to keep your text messages secret, this is a handy trick that you may not know. Perhaps you use your phone for work and don’t want personal messages popping up while you're with clients. Keep your private messages private by using iPhone’s secret feature.

Here’s how:

• Open the Notes App.
• Type in a subject for your note.
• In the top right-hand corner of the app, tap on the person icon to add someone to the note.
• Tap the three dots at the top of the note.
• Select Share Note.
• Under Share Options, choose Can Make Changes.
• Choose how to send your note.

Now that a person has been added to your note and allowed to make changes, you can communicate privately. And it won’t show up in your text messages.

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You get a random text. It's from your bank. It says your account is in danger. You could lose access to your debit account if you don't tap the link right now. Before you do anything, look for these red flags to ensure it's not a scam.

When your Wi-Fi is running smoothly, it feels like everything is right with the world. But when there's any disruption, it can feel like a day-ruining experience, especially if you work from home. Even worse, tracking down the problem can be difficult. Thankfully, these apps can help pinpoint what's causing your Wi-Fi difficulties.

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