Are you renting a car any time soon? There are two big mistakes that could cost you: Falling for a scam and leaving your data open to anyone who knows where to look. In this tech tip, I've got surefire strategies to avoid both.

Texts from unknown numbers are usually junk. If you have an iPhone, you can hide them from your main Messages list with a few steps. If you do this, pop in every now and then to make sure you didn’t miss a message you actually wanted.

• Go to Settings > Messages.
• Turn on Filter Unknown Senders.

Bonus tip: If you get a message from an unknown number identified as spam or junk, report it to Apple. In the message, tap Report Junk, then Delete and Report Junk.

🤖 Android friends, I didn’t forget about you. These five settings drastically improve your privacy.

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Some text messages are important enough to save forever. You can back up the messages you don't want to lose using your phone's built-in features, or you can turn to third-party support. We will show you some options to back up your messages from your Android phone or iPhone to your computer, the cloud and more.

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Computer systems in cars are the new normal. When something breaks, it could cost a fortune. And now is not the time for expensive repairs. That’s where CarShield comes in. You could save thousands on covered repairs. CarShield offers customizable and flexible payment plans with no long-term contracts — plus, you can choose your favorite mechanic or dealership to do the work. They also offer complimentary 24/7 roadside assistance and a rental car while yours is being fixed.

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You can share information with people and apps through your iPhone, such as your location, photos, activity and calendar. But what do you do when you want to stop? With iOS 16, Apple introduced a tool that makes it easy to review and revoke information you share with others quickly. Here's how it works.

Want to stream sports games for free? You're in luck. Roku just dropped a new set of free TV channels — including two entirely devoted to sports. Best of all, you don't need a Roku to stream these new channels!

When you own your own business, you're the CEO, the marketer, the IT person and the data analyst. Don't go it alone. Get Kim's must-read small biz tips every week.

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