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Your phone's photo roll is full of junk. I know because mine gets cluttered, too. After all, it's hard to get the perfect shot the first time. There are screenshots and other clutter, too. With just a couple of steps, you can wipe that out. I'll show you how.

Breakups are sad, but they happen. If you’re splitting (or know someone who is), don’t forget to lock down your digital life. You don’t need an ex accessing accounts later. 

To start, make a list of shared accounts. (Struggling? Check your browser’s saved passwords.) One by one, sign out of each account on every device, then change your passwords.

• Email: If your ex has your password, you logged in on their device or you shared an account or device, log out and change your password.
• Banking or other financial sites: Set up a new online account with your new bank account.
• Social media: Did you share your passwords or log in to Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter or other social media sites? Yes, change those passwords.
• Cloud storage: This includes access to your Apple, Google Drive, Dropbox and online backup accounts.
• Online shopping: Amazon is a must. Look through your last bank statements to remind yourself where else you have online accounts.

➡️ Head to my site for step-by-step instructions to remove anyone from your accounts.

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Hackers are surprisingly creative at slipping malware into Google Drive files. Since this cloud-based storage option lets you access files everywhere, hackers can attack you from afar. They just need to convince you to interact with files that look harmless. Here are a few Google Drive security risks to watch out for.

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Even the most tech-savvy folks can click the wrong link or open the wrong message. Once malware gets in, you’re in for a real pain.

That’s why you need powerful software that can sniff out malicious files for you. I trust TotalAV. It’s simple to install and use, and they’ve received the VB100 award for detecting more than 99% of malware samples for the last three years in a row.

You won’t find a lower price anywhere. You get a year of protection on five devices for just $19!

Many popular retailers and marketplaces offer trade-in programs for older items. Save things like baby carriages, old smartphones and entertainment peripherals. You can fund your upgrade through any of these excellent trade-in programs.

Are you tired of all those spam emails cluttering your inbox? You're not alone. The easiest way to reduce unwanted messages is to mask your email address when communicating with companies and people you don't know in real life. Don't worry. We'll show you how.

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