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Common Instagram scams and how to avoid them
Instagram is said to have over two billion active monthly users and is the third most popular social network in the world, behind only YouTube and Facebook. With those numbers, it should surprise no one that Instagram scams are rife. This post will examine the most common ways scammers abuse Instagram for the usual payouts: identity theft, financial gain, etc.…
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7 common Telegram scams (and how to avoid them)
“Send $50, get $500 back guaranteed!” If you’ve seen messages like this on Telegram, you’ve encountered a scammer. These criminals are targeting Telegram’s 800+ million users with increasingly sophisticated schemes. From fake crypto investments to romance scams, they’re stealing millions from unsuspecting victims. Here’s your guide to spotting and avoiding every major Telegram scam. The most worrying Telegram scams We’ve…
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Common Snapchat scams and how to avoid them
Snapchat’s massive popularity has made it a hotbed for malicious actors looking to scam unsuspecting users into handing over cash or personal information. Plus, with the ephemeral nature of Snapchat messages (or snaps), users may be lulled into a false sense of privacy (screenshots remain possible). This can lead to oversharing and accidentally falling victim to a Snapchat scam. This…
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Most Common EV Charging Problems and How to Avoid Them
Even though plenty of drivers experience problems with public chargers, there are ways to help prevent certain headaches and otherwise make a trip in an EV or PHEV go smoothly. Here are some tips to help you stay powered up—at home or on the road—with less hassle. (For even more information, read our Secrets to Electric Car Charging.) Have multiple…
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Five Common Mistakes Beginners Make When Growing Seeds (and How to Fix Them)
Growing seeds is a relatively simple process: Bury seeds in dirt, add water, heat, and light from the sun, and in most cases, something is going to sprout. The problem is, most of us conduct this process inside, because we’re trying to get a jump on the growing season. Inside, where there’s no sun, heat is hard to control, and…
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Twitching in your sleep? Expert shares 5 most common causes of hypnic jerks
It tends to happen when you’re just about to drift off where your legs or your body will suddenly twitch or jump. It might momentarily disturb your sleep but it usually doesn’t affect your ability to instantly return to the land of nod. But what are these fleeting moments called and why do they happen? Hypnic jerks (also referred to…
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Six of the Most Common Tax Myths in 2025
As the April 15 tax filing deadline approaches, it’s important to separate fact from fiction when it comes to preparing your returns. “Tax laws are often summarized for [the] sake of quickly explaining a potential benefit—or conflict,” says Andy Phillips, Vice President of H&R Block’s Tax Institute. “When details are omitted, it’s easy to misinterpret law or consider the advice…
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7 Common Space Myths, Debunked
It’s an unfortunate fact of reality that most people get their ideas about space from movies, TV, and video games. Science-fiction is all well and good, but only when people can separate it from reality. Unless you’re a real space fan, it’s likely that even you believe one of these common myths. 7 You Wouldn’t Be Instantly Flash-Frozen in Space…
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8 Common PC Cleaning Mistakes You Must Avoid
While cleaning your computer is necessary to keep it running well and help it last longer, doing it incorrectly can cause more harm than good. If you’re new to cleaning your PC or doing it for the first time, here are some common PC cleaning mistakes to avoid that could end up straining your wallet. 1 Failing to Turn Off…
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How to Fix Common Plex Streaming Issues
The last thing you want is for your Plex media to be loading at a snail’s pace. Here’s how to fix common streaming issues on your Plex server or client. Check Your Network Connection One of the most common problems when streaming media on Plex is incessant buffering. Most of the time, this is due to internet connection issues, either…
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