by By default, anyone can look you up on Facebook via your email address or phone number. You can change your privacy settings to limit whos able to search for you. Heres how:
Note: You can remove your mobile phone number altogether but note that if you do that it means Facebook cant send you login approvals, which ensure that you dont get locked out when using an unrecognized computer or mobile device to log in. While youre sorting out your Facebook settings, make sure you lock down your profile so only your friends can see your posts. That was actually our third advent tip Set your Facebook posts to Friends only You can also keep up to date on all the latest Facebook-related news by liking our page. Previous tip: #14 Beware of login links Next tip: #16 Logout when done Images of Christmas tree and Advent calendar courtesy of Shutterstock. |