Ye best be settin' yer Apple Music to protect ye privacy, lest ye be sharin' yer tunes with scallywags!
2024-04-17
Avast ye scallywags! Beware, for yer Apple Music settings may be spilling the beans to yer mates about what tunes be tickling yer fancy. Listen up as Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shows ye how to keep yer musical preferences under lock and key. Arrr!
In the age of oversharing, there’s something to be said for keeping a slice of your digital life to yourself, especially when it comes to your music. Whether you’re headbanging to heavy metal or crooning to country, your Apple Music experience is yours alone.So, let’s talk about a little-known setting that might be overexposing your musical escapades: "Discoverable by Nearby Contacts." It’s tucked away in your Apple Music settings, and it could be letting your contacts know what you’re listening to via SharePlay — whether you’re in the mood for sharing or not. Ready to reclaim your audio anonymity? We'll show you how to switch off this feature and keep your playlists private. Because sometimes, the best soundtrack is the one only you know is playing.Your music, your rules. Whether it’s a guilty pleasure track or a new indie discovery, what you listen to should be your choice to share or not. So, take control of your Apple Music settings and keep your beats to yourself.For more of my tech tips & security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading to Cyberguy.com/Newsletter.