Remove this hidden tracking ID on your phone — How to get your third stimulus check
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January 17, 2022

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At-home COVID tests: Red flags you bought a fake

3 things you need to know today

1. At-home COVID tests: Red flags you bought a fake

As the spread of the omicron variant continues, at-home COVID-19 tests are becoming harder to find. To make matters worse, scammers are selling fake at-home tests that put people's money and health at risk. The FTC has issued a warning, along with some tips on how to spot these fraudulent products and get your hands on legitimate test kits.

Tap or click here for tips to spot fake at-home COVID-19 tests. →

2. Check the mail for this letter about your final IRS stimulus payment

The global pandemic shows no signs of letting up, with millions of people still struggling from furloughs or price increases. That's why the government rolled out three stimulus checks to qualifying citizens. But many didn't get their money. Here's what to do if you are affected.

Tap or click here for information on your final stimulus check. →

3. Delete this secret ID hiding on your phone that gives away your personal details

Some people like personalized ads since they're for products they actually care about. But there's a sneaky way companies get your personal information. If you're worried about privacy at all, change this setting on your mobile device ASAP.

Tap or click here to change this critical privacy setting. →

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Wordle tips, smart guns, 'Batman' letdown

Are you playing Wordle? It seems like just about everyone is! We've got pro tips to help you win the hot word game and a warning about the Wordle app. Plus, smart guns are coming and Kim has the details. And find out why the internet is up in arms over the latest "Batman" movie and its PG-13 rating.

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Trending now: Tech news, tips and know-how

  1. There's a SECRET dot in your iPhone’s weather app. Tap or click to see what it means.
  2. New law protects you from surprise medical bills after an emergency. Tap or click for details on this money-saving change.
  3. If you’re prompted to update Flash Player, ignore it! Tap or click to see why it's so dangerous.
  4. Facebook’s new Privacy Center shows you everything it collects. Tap or click to see how to use it.
  5. Everyone is playing Wordle – Avoid these fake apps that charge for the free game. Tap or click to find out how to play the real thing.
 

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Top apps of the year, Twitter bans sharing certain photos, Alexa guest mode

Top apps of the year, Twitter bans sharing certain photos, Alexa guest mode

It's that time again: The list of the top apps and streaming music of 2021 is out. Are these great downloads on your phone? Plus, Twitter just banned sharing a certain kind of photo — and Ben has the details on how this affects you. Plus, how to switch your Echo to guest mode. Tap or click to see what the gang is up to this week.

 

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Streaming tip: Get your money's worth with ExpressVPN

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What’s on Netflix in the U.S. is completely different from what someone in the U.K. or Japan has on theirs. ExpressVPN has over 90 countries to choose from, so every time you run out of stuff to watch, just switch to another country to unlock new shows.

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