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Why do they show me that ad?

Posted on January 21, 2024January 9, 2024 by cynmackley

Why do they show me that ad? Find out what Google knows about you and how they use it to target advertising.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged account privay, ads, google, google ad targeting, google personalized ads, online advertising, privacy, security, using the internetLeave a comment

What is a VPN and why do you need one?

Posted on August 5, 2023July 27, 2023 by cynmackley

What is a VPN and why do you need one? We break it down.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged free vpn, privacy, security, using the internet, virtual private network, VPNLeave a comment

Facebook – who can see this post

Posted on June 24, 2023June 17, 2023 by cynmackley

Facebook - who can see this post. We explain public, private, and custom audiences.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Facebook, Social Media, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged facebook, facebook audience, privacy, social media, who can see my postLeave a comment

Google Privacy Dashboard

Posted on May 26, 2023May 13, 2023 by cynmackley

Use Google's privacy dashboard to manage your account.

Posted in Android, Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Smartphones, Smartphones, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged android, google, privacy, security1 Comment

Microsoft Privacy Dashboard

Posted on May 6, 2023April 25, 2023 by cynmackley

Control your Windows privacy with Microsoft's one-stop privacy dashboard.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Quick Tips, Uncategorized, Windows 10Tagged microsoft, Microsoft Privacy dashboard, privacy, security, windowsLeave a comment

Should We Be Suspicious of Free Programs?

Posted on January 9, 2023January 1, 2023 by cynmackley

Should you always be suspicious of free online tools?

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged free online tools, privacy, TinyWow2 Comments

Set an expiration date for your emails

Posted on April 15, 2022April 10, 2022 by cynmackley

Emails with an expiration date that can't be forwarded or copied. We'll show you how.

Posted in E-Mail Help, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged confidential mode, email, email expiration date, gmail, privacy, securityLeave a comment

You are the product

Posted on March 4, 2022March 18, 2022 by cynmackley

Find out why free products and discount programs may end up costing you more than you think.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Quick Tips, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged data, data mining, google, microsoft, privacy, rewards cards, security, yahooLeave a comment

Clear credit card autofill in Chrome

Posted on November 18, 2021November 7, 2021 by cynmackley

An important tip to protect your credit card information.

Posted in Computer Terms, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged autofill, chrome, Chrome mobile, credit card, google, privacy, security2 Comments

Your iPhone is tracking you – how to shut it off

Posted on November 4, 2021October 17, 2021 by cynmackley

Your iPhone is tracking you - how to shut it off

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, GPS, Hardware & Peripherals, iOS, Security Help, Smartphones, Smartphones, UncategorizedTagged apple, ios, privacy, security, significant location, smartphone1 Comment

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