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How maintain online privacy and delete your internet accounts

photo 1461749280684 dccba630e2f6 People on the internet today can be incredibly connected and this can be very empowering. It can also be overpowering! The amount of your personal data collected by all sorts of companies, organisations and agencies is staggering. The reason put forward by many is so they can "enhance your online experience". Mostly though it is so they can sell "targeted advertising" at a higher premium. Ever wonder why, when you searched for clothes online, your social media feed is now full of ads reflecting what you just searched for? They are watching!

So how can we stop this data on our browsing habits from being so public? Enter Incognito Mode. Using a Google Chrome browser by using to top menu or pressing Ctrl+Shift+N a new window will open stating "Now you can browse privately, and other people who use this device won’t see your activity. However, downloads and bookmarks will be saved." Read the rest, it is important, but a new level of online privacy is now enabled.

Another useful hint is a website that tells you how to remove a great deal of online accounts you may no longer wish to have. Find it here: JUST DELETE ME.

There are further steps you can take like Proxy Servers and VPN's but we might discuss that later.

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## Foxtel Warning ## A $137 'Surprise' Charge Is Coming To Free-Trial Users

Even joffrey is surprised

Image: HBO

Heads up folks!

Just been made aware of this:

"If you signed up for Foxtel Now's free trial specifically to watch Game Of Thrones, you need to cancel your subscription before the trial period ends. Otherwise, you will get slugged with a full monthly billing cycle without warning - even if you cancel the day after."

Full article from Chris Jager here @ Lifehacker :

Foxtel Warning: A $137 'Surprise' Charge Is Coming To Free-Trial Users

Worth reviewing the fine print!

Windows XP - 15 Years

Windows XP was launched to the public on 25th October 2001.

Windows XP A major upgrade from the MS-DOS based versions of Windows, XP was based on the Windows NT kernel which streamlined many of the operating systems core functions.

Streamlined and faster it quickly won consumers hearts and although Microsoft have long pulled support for the OS, it still remains viable for some applications. Apparently it still has 25% of the desktop market in China.

The major standout for me though was the advances XP made in security thanks to it's NT genes. This security improvement has continued to evolve through the clunky Vista, the smooth 7, the ordinary 8, the non-existent 9 and lately 10.

Overall, I liked it much as I like 7 and 10. Wonder where from here?

Google maps revisited with wearable technology

Android watch

Google maps and its mobile app service is not new. The introduction of the new Android Watch will make wearable navigation a must for the geographically challenged amongst us.

Smart, wearable on your wrist communication and navigation? Even Dick Tracey would be jealous.

Duplicate Photo Finder

Running out of hard drive space on you laptop or PC?

A nifty little program helps you find space hogging duplicate pictures and lets you choose to delete the duplicate.

Easy to manage and best of all ....it's free!

Get it here >>>>>>Duplicate Photo Finder