Keeping your data privacy on iOS devices, muting apps in Windows 7, and Clutter Free YouTube and Amazon Browsing are all important tips to keep your personal information safe. iOS Devices: To keep your data privacy on iOS devices, make sure to turn off location services and disable notifications for incoming calls and messages. You can also mute apps in Windows 7 by right-clicking on the app’s icon and selecting “Mute App.” Windows 7: To keep your data privacy on Windows 7, make sure to disable all features that require you to provide personal information such as login credentials or contact information. You can also mute apps by right-clicking on the app’s icon and selecting “Mute App.” YouTube: To keep your data privacy on YouTube, make sure to turn off comments and ratings. You can also disable annotations and save videos offline by clicking the three lines in the top left corner of the video screen. Amazon: To keep your data privacy on Amazon, make sure to clear your browsing history before leaving any websites. You can also disable cookies by going to “Settings” then “Privacy & Security” then “Cookies & Site Data.” ..
Mute Individual Applications in Windows 7
Dana writes in with the following Windows 7 tip:
Oh there are plenty of people who never look, Dana. We used Windows 7 for two years before we stumbled upon the selective-mute function. It’s totally at tip worth sharing!
Control How Your iOS Device Shares Data with Protect My Privacy
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Steve writes in with a pro-privacy tip for jailbroken iOS device:
Clever app, Steve. Definitely worth downloading if you want to keep a close eye on the data your apps are sharing (or just feel like telling everyone you’re Johnny Mnemonic.
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