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Who Can See a Shared Photo Album
Shared albums, public links, and Apple’s Shared Library are not the same. Here is who can see the photos, and how to close the link. Checked September 24, 2026.
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School Apps: What Parents Can Ask
A school app can ask for more than a login. Here are the FERPA and Social Security questions parents can ask before they type a child’s information.
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Gift Cards Are Only for Gifts
If someone tells you to buy a gift card to pay a tax, a fine, or a family emergency, that is a scam. Gift cards are for gifts,…
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How to Freeze a Child’s Credit
A free credit freeze makes it harder for someone to open a new account in a child’s name. For a child under 16, a parent requests it at…
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Who Can See a Shared Photo Album
Shared albums, public links, and Apple’s Shared Library are not the same. Here is who can see the photos, and how to close the link. Checked September 24,…
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