Privacy
How to Lock Down Your Social Media Privacy Settings
Where the privacy settings live on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, Snapchat and YouTube, and the steps that apply to every account you have.
· 5 min read
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Blog, page 9
Practical guides to social media usernames, responsible OSINT, online privacy and picking a name that is free everywhere.
- Privacy
How to Secure Your Old Accounts
A self-audit for the accounts you forgot about: update recovery details, turn on two-factor authentication, move passwords into a manager, revoke old app access, or delete what you no longer use.
· 5 min read
- Social media
Social Media Search & Finder by Name or Username
Social media username search or search by name: free operators, each platform's people search, and how to find someone on all social networks free.
· 8 min read
- Username tips
Choosing a Unique Username: Tips Plus How to Check Availability
Practical tips for choosing a unique, memorable username that works on every platform, plus a quick way to check whether it is available across thousands of sites.
· 6 min read
- Privacy
Find Your Old Accounts and Clean Up Your Digital Footprint
How to find forgotten online accounts using your old usernames and email inboxes, then decide what to delete, update, or lock down to shrink your digital footprint.
· 6 min read
- OSINT
Username OSINT for Beginners: Legal and Ethical Ways to Research a Handle
An introduction to username OSINT: what it is, when it is appropriate, a careful step-by-step workflow, and the legal and ethical lines every beginner should respect.
· 5 min read
- Username tips
How to Protect Your Brand Name Across Social Media
A practical plan to secure your brand name on social platforms: audit where it is used, claim matching handles and domains, spot impersonators, and keep watch over time.
· 5 min read
- Username tips
How to Check if a Username Is Taken on Every Site (Step by Step)
A step-by-step guide to checking whether a username is taken across thousands of websites at once, how to read the results, and how to confirm what you find.
· 6 min read
