March 5, 2023 |
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Tech advice you can trust™ |
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3 things you need to know today1. Check your Google account now to see if you're handing over too much infoYour Google account is tied to your email, browser and more, so your activity stays in sync. You can also connect third-party apps for the same reason. As time passes, you could have many apps tied to your account, some you don't even use. Here's how to see their permissions and remove them. Tap or click here to manage which apps can access your Google account. → |
2. This nasty TikTok scam goes after grieving familiesA scammer created fake profiles on TikTok to lure victims into sending in their loved one's ashes to incorporate into paintings. It's emotional manipulation to a disgusting degree. Here's how the scam works and what you can do to avoid falling victim and losing something irreplaceable. |
3. Watch out for the 9 most creative scams from Kim's inbox — they're scarily deceptiveCybercrime is more sophisticated than ever before and scammers are especially creative. They're constantly putting new spins on old tricks — or creating new ideas out of thin air. It would be impressive if it didn't destroy so many lives. Here are a few scams I found in my inbox and how you can avoid them. Tap or click here for nine trending scams you should avoid at all costs. → |
BEST OF THE WEBThe internet is full of junk. We find the good stuff for you, from helpful tools to get stuff done to the best apps and websites out there. |
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