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How to block spam texts and regain control of your messages

You know spam when you see it. It’s the text claiming you’ve won a...

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Group chat management strategies for calmer conversations

You know the feeling. You glance at your phone and see 147 unread messages...

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Why texts out of order make conversations confusing

You’re texting back and forth with someone when suddenly their reply makes no sense....

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Why your text message failed to send—and what’s really to blame

You type out a message, hit send, and wait. Then you see it: that...

Five young adults in a warmly lit living room, each using a phone or tablet, reacting to confusing group messages with mixed emotions and focused expressions.

Group text problems: Why device differences cause messaging issues

You’ve probably been there. You send a message to a group chat, and suddenly...

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Group messaging apps that work best for real families

Every family group chat seems to start the same way. Someone creates it with...

A young adult on a cozy couch engages in texting with a look of curiosity and concern, illuminated by their phone in a softly lit room.

Text message security: what you need to know about privacy and risks

You pull out your phone, tap out a quick message to a friend, and...

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Private messaging checklist to boost your conversation privacy

Your phone probably knows more about your private life than most people do. Text...

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Group chat vs broadcast messaging: choosing the right approach for your group texts

You’ve probably been there. You send a text to twenty people about a work...

A young adult on a cozy, softly lit sofa looks thoughtfully at their phone in the warm afternoon light, hinting at a first experience with secure messaging.

A beginner’s checklist for end-to-end encrypted texting

You’ve probably heard that your text messages aren’t as private as you think. Maybe...