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Hers's how to clear this data from Chrome.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/delete-clear-google-chrome-cache-cookies-browsing-history/feed/ 1 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/list-trackers-embedded-installed-apps-android/ Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:00:15 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=205336 Trackers are embedded software in the apps you install on your phone. Exodus Privacy has a great tool you can use to uncover which apps are spying on you.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/unplugged/lastpass-for-android-includes-7-third-party-trackers-earlier-versions-had-more/ Sun, 28 Feb 2021 04:28:12 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=205290 Did you know your password manager has been tracking you? The LastPass app on Android includes seven embedded trackers. And it has 11 before that!]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/view-hidden-data-in-word-before-sharing-documents/ Thu, 25 Feb 2021 14:00:14 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=205145 See how to view hidden data in Word using the Document Inspector. This extra step can save you from accidently sharing sensitive data.]]>