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October 23, 2019

How to tell if someone read your text

Have you ever sent a text and waited and waited for a response? We've all been there. It's no fun wondering if the recipient even received the message in the first place. Now, you don't have to wait around. We've got a few simple settings to tweak so you'll never be left wondering again.

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These are the worst passwords you can use

Twenty years ago, you probably didn't worry too much about using a simple password to protect your accounts. The problem is, it's 2019. Those who are still using easy-to-guess passwords are a hacker's favorite victim. What kind of password should you create and which are the worst to use?

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