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hlthe2b

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5. On that list, Youtube is the worst offender of collecting/sharing data for me. (I use about 8 on the list)

Reply to usonian (Original post)

Tue Jan 28, 2025, 05:19 PM

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Of those, only about four regularly... It would "hurt" to delete several of them. But none of the worst offenders: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn--on my devices.

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Time to Delete? The Most Invasive Apps List Includes Some of Your Favorites [View all] usonian Tuesday OP

Bookmarking to read later. Thank you usonian! liberalla Tuesday #1

I don't think I have any of those apps on my phone Kali Tuesday #2

New autos no longer have built-in GPS systems DBoon Tuesday #3

only using 4; browser additions reduce the damage considerably nt msongs Tuesday #4

On that list, Youtube is the worst offender of collecting/sharing data for me. (I use about 8 on the list) hlthe2b Tuesday #5

I have zero apps on my flip phone JoseBalow Tuesday #6

I have none of these on my smart phone. 😄 usonian Tuesday #7

Definitely works for me, no apps so no need for an expensive phone JoseBalow Tuesday #8

Curious what you think about something hamsterjill 8 hrs ago #9

No idea. usonian 3 hrs ago #10