Privacy

Status Updates

On Facebook Messenger, a contact’s online status is an indicator that the Messenger app or Facebook website is actively communicating with Facebook’s servers on their behalf...

social-media

On Instagram, a recent like indicates that an account has engaged with a post by tapping the like button. This activity can appear in a post’s engagement count and, depending...

social-media

Instagram does not send a push notification or in-app alert to the poster when someone takes a screenshot of a regular post in your profile. This applies to static image or vide...

social-media

Adding an account on Twitter is the process of creating a user profile that lets you tweet, follow, engage with content, and access Twitter’s features. This guide explains the...

social-media

To see the posts you have liked on Instagram, open the Instagram app and go to your profile. Tap the profile picture in the top right to open Settings, then select "Privacy," fo...

social-media

To delete a comment you made on Instagram, open the post, locate your comment, tap and hold it, then select Delete. Confirm to remove the comment from the thread. Note that you...

communication

A forwarded message is any content—text, image, video, file, or email—that is resent from a prior communication to a new recipient or group. It is a common sharing mechanism...

telecom

When someone blocks your number, their device and carrier prevent your calls and messages from reaching them in ways the network does not always disclose. Common signs include c...

privacy-and-security

Tracking a cheater’s cell phone is technically feasible but legally constrained. Authorized users can locate a device through carrier systems, built-in features, or third-part...

social-media-privacy

Instagram screenshot detection helps users understand when screen captures might be noticed, but the system is limited and inconsistent. This guide explains what Instagram notif...