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To Track or Not to Track? Weighing the iPhone's App Tracking Feature

App tracking brings a slew of benefits, but that often comes at the cost of your privacy. So, weigh the pros and cons before you let an app track you.

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Are Your iPhone’s Location Services a Convenience or Concern?

Your iPhone's Location Services feature has its fair share of pros and cons, making it essential to strike a balance between privacy and convenience.

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How to Stop Google Chrome’s Targeted Ads From Using Your Browser History

Google will include Chrome browsing data in information available to third-parties for targeted ads. Here's how to stop Chrome from doing this.

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How to Get Rid of Annoying Instagram Ads

Here are the options you can use to reduce and remove the adverts that annoy you on Instagram.

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11 Common Facebook Problems and Errors (and How to Fix Them)

Facebook has lots of problems and frustrations. Here are fixes for the most annoying Facebook issues and errors you'll come across.

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What Is “Suggested for You” Content on Facebook, and Why Can’t You Disable It?

Facebook's suggested content may not always be relevant to you because of how it works. So, here's what you can do about it.

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Fake Game Ads: Everything You Need to Know

While they might not immediately seem like scams, misleading gameplay advertisements can be a waste of your time and investment.

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Hacking the Las Vegas MSG Sphere: Is It Possible?

The world is watching the MSG Sphere on the Las Vegas Strip, but could hackers have their eyes on the giant globe too? How might it be hacked?

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Are Workout Apps Advertised on Instagram Even Worth Downloading?

Instagram ads can be particularly persistent when it comes to fitness content. But are those apps worth downloading? Here's the verdict.

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The 10 Best Careers in Advertising

Advertising is a multi-billion dollar industry that offers many entry-level positions. Here are some of the best advertising careers to consider.

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The 10 Best Online Tools Authors Can Use to Create Book Ads

In order to promote your book, you'll need an effective book ad. These are the best online tools for making one.

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Here's Why You May Soon See More Ads on Your iPhone

Industry experts believe that Apple might introduce ads in more of its apps. Is the company pivoting to ads as an alternate source of income?

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How to Find and Tweak Your Instagram Ad Interests

You can't get rid of Instagram's targeted ads, but you can see what the platform thinks you're interested in.

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How to Remove In-Game Ads on iPhone and iPad Devices

It's never fun having your gaming experience broken up by in-game ads. However, we've got some ways you can bypass them.

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5 Reasons Why Video Games Have Ads

Know what video games were missing all this time? Ads! But seriously, there must be a reason why you see ads appear as you game. Here are a few.

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Could In-Game Ads Be the New Norm?

With Microsoft and Sony both looking at incorporating in-game ads into their titles, could we be seeing a worrying new status quo? Let's explore.

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How to Disable Google's Personalized Ads

It's no secret that Google presents personalized ads to you based on your browsing history. If that creeps you out, then here's how to disable it once and for all.

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Microsoft Is Planning to Put Ads in Your Xbox Games

Fortunately, the company doesn't want to go down the mobile gaming route and will keep things relatively tame in comparison.

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How Google Plans to Fix Android's Targeted Advertising

Google is working on what it calls the Privacy Sandbox, which could change how advertisers track your online movements.

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How EU's Ban on Targeted Ads Could Affect Social Media Platforms

The European Parliament has approved a proposal to ban some targeted ads on social media platforms. Here's how it could affect Facebook and Twitter.

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