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Data Transfer Project Will Make it Easier to Switch Platforms
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Data Transfer Project Will Make it Easier to Switch Platforms

Andrew Orr · 3:00 PM EDT, Jul 20th, 2018 · Add Comment

The companies want to build an open-source data portability platform to make it easy for users to migrate between platforms.

macOS: How to Manage Safari Browsing History
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macOS: How to Manage Safari Browsing History

Andrew Orr · 1:40 PM EDT, Jun 1st, 2018 · 1 Comment

Here’s how to manage Safari browsing history, although it might still be backed up to iCloud anyway.

Your Apple Data Download Can Tell You How Much You Spent
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Your Apple Data Download Can Tell You How Much You Spent

Andrew Orr · 2:15 PM EDT, May 25th, 2018 · Add Comment

Since it contains a list of all the content you’ve ever bought with an Apple device, you can calculate how much you’ve spent.

How to Request Personal Data From Companies
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How to Request Personal Data From Companies

Andrew Orr · 5:47 PM EDT, May 22nd, 2018 · Add Comment

You’ve probably gotten dozens of emails lately from companies about updated privacy policies. Here’s what you can do about that.

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How to Download Instagram Data, Including Photos and Comments
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How to Download Instagram Data, Including Photos and Comments

Andrew Orr · 1:49 PM EDT, May 1st, 2018 · Add Comment

You’ll need a laptop or desktop to download your data; it’s not possible with the Instagram app.

How to Download Apple ID Data With Apple’s New Feature
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How to Download Apple ID Data With Apple's New Feature

Andrew Orr · 2:11 PM EDT, Apr 26th, 2018 · Add Comment

Basically, Apple knows about stuff you buy and content you consume, but everything else is off-limits.

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