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Why You Should Factory Reset Everything: A Privacy 101 For 2022

Posted on March 19, 2022March 19, 2022 By Davey Winder

Here’s how to factory reset everything including your iPhone, iPad, Android, Router, Kindle, Echo, PS4, Xbox and a few more.

A full factory reset is usually the final option if something has gone very wrong indeed with your device. So, why am I here saying it should be your first move? The devil, of course, is in the detail.

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