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Guides · Page 17 of 20

Guides page 17

Guides published August 31, 2026 – September 8, 2026, newest first. Newest posts are on page 1.

Hands holding a phone showing a Play Protect security scan

How to scan an Android phone for malware with Google Play Protect

Open Play Store, tap Play Protect, and scan. Uninstall anything it flags. A paid app is not required first.

September 8, 2026
How to spot a gift card scam

How to spot a gift card scam

Only scammers demand gift-card payment. Hang up, keep the codes private, and report.

September 6, 2026
How to spot a fake IRS or tax refund scam

How to spot a fake IRS or tax refund scam

Unexpected IRS calls, texts, or refund pitches are usually scams. Verify on IRS.gov and report.

September 5, 2026
How to set up Google Family Link parental controls

How to set up Google Family Link parental controls

Supervise an Android or Chromebook Google Account. Not iPhone Screen Time or antivirus.

September 2, 2026
How to update and secure your home Wi-Fi router

How to update and secure your home Wi-Fi router

Firmware, unique admin and Wi-Fi passwords, WPA3 or WPA2. Not antivirus.

September 2, 2026
How to report identity theft on IdentityTheft.gov

How to report identity theft on IdentityTheft.gov

File the free FTC report for a recovery plan. Not a credit-freeze how-to clone.

September 2, 2026
How to set up Screen Time parental controls on iPhone

How to set up Screen Time parental controls on iPhone

Family Sharing, a Screen Time passcode, then Content & Privacy Restrictions. Not Windows Family Safety.

September 1, 2026
What to do in the first hour if your Amazon account is hacked

What to do in the first hour if your Amazon account is hacked

Sign in at amazon.com. Change the password, turn on 2SV, cancel fraud orders.

September 1, 2026
How to remove a scam browser extension from Chrome

How to remove a scam browser extension from Chrome

Remove it completely, reset Chrome, then turn on Enhanced Safe Browsing.

September 1, 2026
How to turn on 2FA for Gmail, Apple, and your bank

How to turn on 2FA for Gmail, Apple, and your bank

Start with email, then Apple, then the bank app you already use. Prefer prompts over SMS.

August 31, 2026
How to wipe a phone or laptop before you sell it

How to wipe a phone or laptop before you sell it

Back up, unlink, then factory-reset. Signing out is not enough.

August 31, 2026
How to freeze a child's credit report in the US

How to freeze a child's credit report in the US

A parent or guardian can request a free freeze for a child under 16. Different from an adult freeze.

August 31, 2026