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Social Media Stalking Statistics: A Closer Look at Cyberstalking and How to Prevent it
Social media can be a great thing. You can keep up with friends and family, even with celebrities and trendsetters. But there are downsides to social media. Privacy is a large concern for all of us online these days, and social media should be no different. That's why we're taking a look at social media stalking, and how to stop it.
Can I Share iCloud Pics with My Android Friends?
If you're an iPhone user, then Apple's iCloud Photo Stream is an awesome way to share and collaborate on photo albums with friends. Letting everyone in the group view pics, chat, add photos, and tons of other features, iCloud Photo Stream is simple to use and fun too. The problem comes when you have friends that aren't iPhone users… Today we're taking a look at how iCloud Photo sharing can work cross-platform, so if you love sharing your pics, then read on!
How to Back Up Your Text Messages to Gmail
Who makes phone calls anymore? Thanks to the convenience of text messaging, making calls is only the fifth most popular activity on smart phones these days. Whether that's because you hate talking on the phone, or simply that it's easier to shoot someone an SMS, the fact is that most of us have tons of text messages stored on our phones. But what do you do with all those messages if you want to switch phones? Never fear, we're here to let you know how you can back up your SMSs so you'll never have to lose them again. So let's get started.
The Best Burner Number Apps – Give Your Phone a Second Phone Number
We're hoping that you're not a criminal mastermind (and if you are, this article isn't going to help you too much), but the regular user can also benefit from using a burner number occasionally. What's a burner number? Why would you want one? Is it even legal? Read on to find out everything you need to know about using burner numbers.
Majority of Parent’s Worried About Children’s Screen Time Before Bed, Survey Finds
The majority of parents are concerned about their children using mobile devices, tablets, laptops, games consoles and ebooks near bedtime according to a new survey. With respondents suggesting they feared late night usage would negatively affect their child's health, attention span or expose them to inappropriate content.
Capped Contracts Explained: Stop Spiralling Mobile Bills with a Capped Contract
Having a smartphone is awesome, getting that bill at the end of the month though, that’s not quite so awesome. Fortunately, in the UK mobile operators are required to implement a spending cap if you want one. What’s a spending cap? How does it work? That’s what we’re here to tell you. And we’ve even got some great recommendations for capped contracts too!
6 Reasons You Need a New Phone
Nearly everyone these days has a mobile, and there are thousands of handsets around to choose from. And while some people are constantly chasing tech trends and replacing their phones, not everyone feels the need to buy a new phone every couple of years. However, there does come a time when you really do need to consider getting a new handset. We're here to tell you everything you need to know to make that decision!
Two Factor Authentication: What You Should Know
Security is always a big concern with personal data, and with the amount of data, we're keeping on our smartphones this concern is growing. Of course, you don't want someone logging into your Facebook and posting embarrassing messages, or reading your personal emails. But there's more to it than that. Many of us have mobile banking or accounts such as Amazon that contain our credit card information and can allow people to spend our cash. And there's even the threat of identity fraud. Whilst many of us won't be at huge risk, it's always better to be safe than sorry. Fortunately, many major banking services, apps, and even email software are introducing two-factor authentication in an effort to keep your data even safer. So what is this, do you need it, how do you use it? That's what we're here to find out.
How to Use iCloud Backup Better
If you've got an iPhone then you've got access to Apple's free iCloud backup service. But unlike other free cloud services, Apple offer only 5 GB of free storage (after which you'll be paying a pretty penny for more space for your stuff). However, if you're smart, you can avoid having to pay for more storage, and that's what we're here to help you with. Need to use iCloud more efficiently? Then read on!