7 Google searches to avoid — Accidentally delete a text? Here's how to get it back
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The real way Facebook knows so much about you (and how to stop it)

The real way Facebook knows so much about you (and how to stop it)

Do you use Facebook? Think about how much information you hand over every time you log in. You post comments, like photos, join groups, play games ... Enough that over the years, Facebook has built a robust profile detailing who you are. To stop some of the tracking, Kim has a smart step you should take right now.

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Quick tip of the day

Have an iPhone? Here’s a quick tip to avoid having to sit through those unskippable ads on YouTube.

  • Instead of watching through the YouTube app, open the Safari browser.
  • Press play on the video, and when the ad pops up, refresh the browser. Your content will resume once the page loads, skipping the ad. Voila! 

Here’s one more iPhone trick for good measure. Have a ton of old alarms you don’t need anymore? Deleting them one by one is a pain. Instead, just say, “Siri, delete my alarms.” Done!

🤖 I didn’t forget about you, Android pals. If Google Assistant is driving you batty, try these six fixes.

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Job hunting on LinkedIn? Change this setting to keep your searches private

Job hunting on LinkedIn? Change this setting to keep your searches private

We all search and look online without thinking about what others can see. This is especially true on LinkedIn, where your connections can see what's happening every time you make a change. If you are concerned about your privacy on LinkedIn, find out how to keep your searches private.

Tap or click here to keep your LinkedIn searches private. →

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Best resource to buy and sell old coins that's not eBay

Have some old coins lying around? They may be worth something. Listen to this one-minute podcast to find out how much they're worth.

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Upgrade to the printer that saves you a ton on ink costs

Upgrade to the printer that saves you a ton on ink costs

Does your printer have enough ink for another year of work reports, tax forms and homework? If you print a lot or wish you could print a lot without worrying about ink, it’s important to have the right printer.

Epson is changing the game with its cartridge-free EcoTank printers that have supersized easy-to-fill ink tanks and come with a ridiculous amount of ink — enough to print thousands of pages! EcoTank makes it easy, so make the switch today.

Add EcoTank to your online shopping list at Target, Walmart and at Epson.com/EcoTankKim. →

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7 things to never search for on Google

When you don't know something, you Google it. That's what we do. While a quick search can be helpful for countless queries, you must be careful in certain instances. A Google search can expose you to scams when you need customer service or tech support. We'll show you how to spot them and what to do when you need help.

Tech tip: How to get back a text you deleted

So you want to revisit an old text message. Then your heart sinks as you realize you accidentally deleted it. Don't give up: There are ways to recover deleted text messages. We'll break down everything you need to do in this simple, step-by-step guide.

 

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Using lasers to find hidden cities in the Amazon

Using lasers to find hidden cities in the Amazon

The Amazon Rainforest is one of the densest forests in the world. Archeologists have had difficulty exploring it with thick trees covering most of the area. So, they have turned to tech, using lasers shot from satellites to detect hidden ancient cities under the brush. What they found is incredible.

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