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When it comes to your internet connection, just about anything can go wrong, but those "anythings" can generally fall into one of three categories: your ISP's fault, the hardware's fault, or misconfiguration (as in, maybe your fault). Turns out there's a fourth category too, though, and it's a supremely annoying one: your neighbors.

Docker is a mainstay in the self-host community because it provides a quick, easy way to set up containers and self-host services. However, there are a few things about Docker that pushed me to look for an alternative.

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Delta Reign Elite Trainer Box is available to preorder for $140 at Amazon, just $8.72 above its current TCGplayer market price.

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If the current prices for Pokemon’s 30th Celebration ETBs are a little too high for you, preorders for Delta Reign’s Elite Trainer Box have finally gone live for a little less. 

As of Oct. 8, the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Delta Reign Elite Trainer Box is available to preorder for $140 at Amazon, sold and shipped by third-party seller MVP Marketplace. That's not too far from the market price of $131.28 on TCGplayer.

With the expansion officially arriving on Nov. 6, Amazon's earliest estimated delivery is Nov. 9-12, or Nov. 16 with free shipping. Whilst you won’t get your ETB on release day, you’ll still get Amazon’s 30-day refund/replacements policy should you run into any problems. 

SEE ALSO: Pokémon TCG Delta Reign Booster Bundle preorders are live on Amazon — and they're under market price

In said box, you’ll be getting what you can usually expect from a Pokémon ETB: nine titular booster packs from the Delta Reign expansion, a full-art foil Kyogre promo card, 65 card sleeves, 40 Energy cards, seven dice, a plastic coin, six dividers, a collector's box, a player's guide, and a Pokémon TCG Live code card.

When not counting the extras, you’ll be paying $15.56 per pack. 

In this particular expansion, you’ll have over 135 cards to collect. If you want to check out which sort of beautiful Special Illustration Rares you can get (including Mega Rayquaza ex, Raikou ex, Mega Golurk ex, etc) — you can check out the Japanese versions with single cards available to buy right now on TCGplayer. 

TL;DR: The latest Stuff Your Kindle Day takes place on Oct. 8-10. Halloween Hauntfest, hosted by Indie Visible, is offering free spooky books in all genres.

We've been firmly focused on Prime Day for some time, and even though some deals are still live, we're glad to switch our attention to shopping events that don't require any spend. We like finding good deals, and it doesn't get any better than free.

Stuff Your Kindle Day is the ultimate opportunity to stock up on reading material without spending anything, and a new giveaway has dropped.

Halloween Hauntfest, hosted by Indie Visible, is offering free books until Oct. 10. Everything you download is yours to keep forever, so don't hold back.

SEE ALSO: T-Mobile is giving away the 2026 Motorola Razr for free — how to qualify

Looking to make the most of the latest Stuff Your Kindle Day? We've lined up everything you need to know about this popular event.

When is Stuff Your Kindle Day?

Halloween Hauntfest takes place from Oct. 8-10. This three-day giveaway gives you ample time to peruse all the options and seriously stock up ahead of the winter months. You're not going to be leaving the house anyway. You might as well start working through that TBR pile.

Which books are free?

Halloween Hauntfest promises to offer books in all genres, but naturally, there's an emphasis on spooky reads. You can filter by genre and tag on the helpful event hub page. We suggest filtering for "free books" to exclude all $0.99 options. A $0.99 book is still a real win, but it's the free reads that make these events so special.

Is Stuff Your Kindle Day the same as Amazon Kindle Unlimited?

Everything you download on Stuff Your Kindle Day is yours to keep forever, and there's no limit on the number of books you can download. Stuff Your Kindle Day downloads don't count towards the 20 books that Amazon Kindle Unlimited subscribers can borrow at the same time.

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These popular e-readers let you take your entire library on the go. With weeks of battery life and an anti-glare display, you can read anywhere and anytime with the Kindle. Plus, you can get three months of Kindle Unlimited for free with your purchase for a limited time.

Modern Galaxy phones come with plenty of built-in apps to make your life easier. Many work pretty well, but most have clear limitations. Samsung's ecosystem is getting more and more closed by the moment, which is a big part of why many of these Galaxy apps fall behind alternatives you can easily download from the app store for free.

SAVE OVER $800: As of Oct. 8, the LG 45-Inch Ultragear WQHD OLED curved gaming monitor is on sale for $884.99 at Amazon exclusively for Prime members. That's $815 off its full price of $1,699.99.

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In a real post-Prime Big Deal Days treat for members, Amazon has the LG 45-Inch Ultragear WQHD OLED curved gaming monitor marked down to $884.99. That's a massive 48% discount off its full cost of $1,699.99, but you'll want to be quick to grab it at this price.

As of Oct. 8, this gaming monitor may not be on sale for much longer, especially as we get further away from October Prime Day. If you're a Prime member who's been longing for a monitor upgrade to add to your gaming setup, don't miss out on this chance to save on this sleek display.

SEE ALSO: October Prime Day is over: See the 20+ best deals still live, including MacBooks and AirPods

This LG 45-inch ultrawide display can make your games really pop thanks to WQHD 3440x1440 resolution, which brings out incredible detail, and OLED technology to enhance contrast, color, and brightness. The screen's 800R curve is another exciting element, allowing you to feel even more drawn in to the action on screen.

Speaking of jumping into the action, it also boasts a 240Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms (GtG) response time, so you can move around quickly without dealing with lag or ghosting. The monitor also has AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility, which allows you to enjoy smooth visuals without screen tearing or stutter.

The clock is ticking on this Prime-exclusive LG 45-Inch Ultragear WQHD OLED curved gaming monitor deal at Amazon, so act fast to save.

The best deals this week, hand-picked by our shopping experts

• AirPods Pro 3 — $179 $249 (save $70)

• Bose QuietComfort Gen 2 — $319 $359 (save $40)

• MacBook Air M5 — $1,099 $1,299 (save $200)

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Delta Reign Booster Bundle is available to preorder for $74.99 at Amazon, below its current $78.52 TCGplayer market price.

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Now that Prime Day is over (though plenty of deals are still live), it’s the perfect time for the Pokémon TCG Delta Reign preorders to go live. And surprisingly, preorders are below market price at Amazon.

As of Oct. 8, the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Delta Reign Booster Bundle is available to preorder for $74.99 at Amazon, through third-party seller Kings Games

The Delta Reign expansion is coming out on Nov. 6, and delivery for this box is currently set for Nov. 10 — four days later. Despite coming from a third-party seller, you’re still getting Amazon’s 30-day refund/replacement window in case there are any issues.

It’s surprising to see a preorder for a new expansion product in the Pokémon line immediately go up for under market price, but that's the case with this booster bundle. At $74.99, Amazon is already $3.53 below TCGplayer's estimated market value of $78.52.

SEE ALSO: The best last chance October Prime Day deals on Pokémon: Get new price cuts on the 30th Celebration expansion

With six Delta Reign booster packs in the box, you're paying around $12.50 per pack. Meanwhile, actual listings at TCGplayer are only going as low as $77.22 at the time of writing. 

In those six packs, the contents are business as usual: 10 trading cards from the titular expansion, one Basic Energy, and a Pokémon TCG Live code card. Across all six packs, that's 60 trading cards to start building your Delta Reign collection.

With over 135 cards in this particular Mega Evolution expansion, Delta Reign’s headliners include stunning SIRs and MHRs for Mega Rayquaza, Raikou ex, Mega Golurk ex, and more. 

You can use an ESP32 to build smart home sensors that can measure temperature, humidity, light levels, and more. An ESP32 can detect much more, including invisible things around your home that you may be completely unaware of.

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TL;DR: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro is $7.97 through Oct. 11 during Deal Days, giving one compatible PC a lifetime, non-transferable license.

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Some upgrades just feel right. This is one of them.

If your PC has been running a little sluggish or you’ve been meaning to bring your system up to speed, Windows 11 Pro is just $7.97 (reg. $199) through Oct. 11 during this Deal Days sale, which is our version of Prime Day.

This isn’t about chasing trends; it’s more about giving your computer the modern foundation it deserves. Windows 11 Pro brings a sleeker UI, better multitasking, and enhanced security — all in a one-time lifetime license.

Think of it as the difference between driving a reliable car and suddenly upgrading to one with a smarter dashboard, smoother handling, and built-in security features.

For professionals, creators, and power users, this upgrade also unlocks features like Hyper-V, Windows Sandbox, BitLocker encryption, and seamless Azure AD integration — tools that make a real difference when you’re working across projects or managing sensitive data.

And yes, Windows 11 comes with Copilot, Microsoft’s AI-powered assistant that can summarize pages, change settings, or even help you generate code on the fly. It’s like having a co-pilot (literally) inside your OS.

But you don’t need convincing — you already know a smart upgrade when you see one. Get Windows 11 Pro for just $7.97 (reg. $199) through Oct. 11 at 11:59 p.m. PT as part of this Deal Days sale.

Click here to view more of the Deal Days collection.

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TL;DR: Get help with your CAD projects with this one-year subscription to Autodesk AutoCAD for just $338.97 (reg. $2,095) until Oct. 11.

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If you’re someone spending your workdays making blueprints, floor plans, 3D models, or anything else that requires 2D drawings, you know the pain of messing up a tiny detail. Autodesk AutoCAD is the industry-leading computer-aided design software made to help you create precise 2D drawings and professional 3D models.

Right now, you can lock in a one-year subscription to Autodesk AutoCAD for just $338.97 (reg. $2,095) through Oct. 11.

We’ve all got enough on our plates. Fortunately, there’s now AI to help you streamline any workflow, and if you’re working with 2D and 3D designs, Autodesk AutoCAD handles all the integration.

This computer-aided design software is trusted by architects, engineers, designers, and construction professionals worldwide thanks to its suite of powerful tools that support drafting, modeling, documentation, and visualization on a single platform.

Autodesk AutoCAD comes packed with AI-powered features to make life easier. Use Smart Blocks to automatically detect, create, and replace reusable blocks, reducing repetitive drafting and speeding up your workflow. AI can also interpret markups, track drawing history, and keep up with project changes for faster collaboration.

Precision 2D drafting tools help you create accurate technical drawings with annotations, dimensions, layers, and layouts. Advanced 3D modeling makes it easier to design solid, surface, and mesh models for architecture, product development, and engineering projects.

You’ll be working with industry-standard DWG files, so you can share them easily and use them with compatible CAD applications.

Secure this one-year subscription to Autodesk AutoCAD for just $338.97 now through Oct. 11.

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SAVE OVER $70: As of Oct. 8, the Ninja Creami Scoop & Swirl is on sale for its lowest-ever price of $279.95 at Amazon. That's $70.04 off its full price of $349.99.

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Amazon's big October Prime Day sale is all done, but there are still some discounts hanging around that deserve attention. Our favorite Ninja Creami, the Ninja Creami Scoop & Swirl, is still marked down to its lowest-ever price of $279.95.

This is a huge price cut of just over $70 from its full price of $349.99, though keep in mind it currently has a limited-time deal tag. The further we get from Prime Big Deal Days, the less likely it is to remain on sale, so be quick to shop if you've been wanting this delightful 13-in-1 ice cream maker in your kitchen.

SEE ALSO: Oster's new 2026 lineup takes on the 3 biggest blender problems — where to buy new range

This machine is one of our favorites from Ninja. Mashable's Samantha Mangino reviewed it and said it's "worth it as long as you have the counter space." She highlighted that, compared to the standard Ninja Creami, it offers "improved performance, requiring fewer re-spins to achieve a creamy consistency", plus the dispensing feature "is exceptionally easy to use and, not to mention, really fun."

It comes with 13 one-touch programs. This includes programs for Soft Serve, Fruit Whip, Frozen Custard, CreamiFit, Swirled Frozen Yogurt, and Lite Ice Cream. It also makes customizing your go-to treat simple and easy, so you can add in your preferred ingredients, flavors, and even mix-ins of candy or chocolate.

Act fast to save on the Ninja Creami Scoop & Swirl while it's still on sale at Amazon.

The best deals this week, hand-picked by our shopping experts

• AirPods Pro 3 — $179 $249 (save $70)

• Bose QuietComfort Gen 2 — $319 $359 (save $40)

• MacBook Air M5 — $1,099 $1,299 (save $200)

It's Fox News 30th birthday this week, and Jimmy Kimmel has a special message for the network he frequently finds himself going up against.

"Fox News turned 30 years old today, and what do you get for the network that ruined everything? Fox News launched on October 7th, 1996 as sort of a BET for angry white grandpas," says Kimmel in the clip above. "Three decades ago, a visionary named Rupert Murdoch asked a simple question. He asked, 'What if the news was whatever I want it to be?' And with nothing more than millions of dollars and a complete disregard for the America in which he wasn't born, he turned that idea into what has become the number one reason you can't talk to your dad anymore."

Cue a montage of Fox News clips that are as depressing and ridiculous as you'd expect.

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SAVE $100: As of Oct. 8, Beats Solo 4 are on sale for $99.95 at Amazon. That's a 50% discount on the list price.

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Audio deals continue to impress post-Prime Day, with many still live and at their best-ever prices. Much like this discount on the Beats Solo 4, which brings the popular headphones down to $99.95. According to camelcamelcamel, this is just $2 shy of their lowest price.

The Beats Solo 4 are truly a powerful audio option, with updated drivers and custom acoustic architecture that deliver fuller, more detailed sound. They also benefit from Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking.

And it's not just the sound quality that's been well designed. Comfort has been given some serious thought, too. The headphones have a lightweight build with a flex-grip headband and adjustable, angled ear cups to help keep them in place comfortably. UltraPlush ear cushions add extra padding.

And the cherry on top is the battery life. You'll get up to 50 hours of listening time, so they can easily see you through a whole day. If you do run low, Fast Fuel charging gives you up to 5 hours of playback after just 10 minutes of charging.

With Prime Day over, we don't know how long this deal will last. If you're interested in the Beats Solo 4, head to Amazon now.

Hurricane Isaias strengthened Thursday morning as it continues its arcing path toward the Gulf Coast.

The storm is expected to make landfall as a hurricane late Friday or early Saturday morning, according to the National Weather Service, which offers a suite of online storm-tracking forecasts and graphics on the National Hurricane Center website.

As of 5 a.m. ET Thursday, Hurricane Isaias has 80-mph maximum sustained winds and is moving east-northeast at 9 mph. It's located about 420 miles away from the mouth of the Mississippi River, according to the NHC forecast.

The National Hurricane Center's prediction cone shows the storm turning north early Friday as it approaches the Gulf Coast.

Most of the spaghetti models predict the storm strength to reach Category 1 and Category 2, according to storm tracking site Cyclocane. While many of the spaghetti models place landfall between Biloxi, Mississippi and Pensacola, Florida, it's important to remember that the impacted areas are far larger than the plotted points of a spaghetti model.

Hurricane warnings are in place from Ocean Springs, Mississippi to the Bay and Gulf County lines in Florida, with tropical storm warnings extending even further east and west of the storm's path.

A spaghetti model is a collection of storm-tracking forecasts that plot their predictions of a storm's path, all overlaid on a map to provide an estimated visual track of the storm.

The latest forecasts, updated multiple times daily, can be tracked online on the National Hurricane Center website.

SAVE $80: As of Oct. 8, the Kindle Paperwhite is on sale for $169.99 at Amazon. That's a 32% discount on the list price.

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Prime Day is over, but some Amazon deals still remain.

If you're looking for a new e-reader to help you fly through the rest of your TBR pile, the Kindle Paperwhite is still heavily discounted. As of Oct. 8, you can save $80, with the price dropping from $249.99 to $169.99. This price is for the 32GB 2024 model, available in black, metallic raspberry, or metallic jade.

The Paperwhite is the right choice if you want a device that's dedicated to reading and nothing else. It's built specifically for books, so there are no streaming apps or social media distractions to pull you away from your latest read.

SEE ALSO: My favorite settings to adjust on a Boox e-reader

It has a 7-inch display with a glare-free finish, so it's comfortable to read in different lighting conditions. You can also adjust the screen from a cooler white to a warmer amber shade depending on your preference. And you won't need to worry about constantly charging it, either. The battery can last for up to 12 weeks on a single charge.

This post-Prime Day Kindle deal is available on Amazon right now.

SAVE $81.99: As of Oct. 8, the Sony XM6 headphones are on sale for $378 at Amazon. That's an 18% discount on the list price.

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Prime Day is over, but your chance to pick up a great deal isn't. While many discounts have come to an end, some are lingering. Like this impressive deal on the Sony XM6 headphones.

Normally $459.99, these are currently down to $378, saving you over $80. There is a wide range of colors you can choose from, including black, blue, silver, and more, all at the same reduced price.

These are a great choice of headphones for dedicated audiophiles. They use a carbon-fiber dome driver to reproduce audio while staying true to the original recording. There are multiple ways to tailor the sound to your surroundings, including Adaptive NC Optimizer for noise cancellation and Auto Ambient Sound mode for hearing what's happening around you.

The battery life won't let you down either. You'll get up to 30 hours of playback on a full charge, and when you're running low, you only need a three-minute charge to get three hours of listening time.

This Sony deal is still live on Amazon, but since Prime Day is over, don't wait too long to buy.

SAVE $80: As of Oct. 8, the Beats Studio Buds+ are on sale for $89.95 at Amazon. That's a 47% discount on list price.

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Prime Day is officially over, and with it go many of the discounts we saw over the last two days. But if you didn't snap up the deal you wanted, you might still have a chance. Not all the deals are so quick to disappear. Some, like this deal on the Beats Studio Buds+, hang around for a little while.

If earbuds are on your wishlist, you can get this pair for their best-ever price of $89.95.

These are a great option if you want premium features without moving into the higher-end price bracket, especially now when they're priced under $90. They come with Beats' custom acoustic platform, which is designed to deliver detailed audio, plus advanced Active Noise Cancellation that helps to block out surrounding distractions. When you need to stay aware of what's happening around you, Transparency mode lets ambient sound in instead. There's also Spatial Audio support for a more immersive listening experience.

They're also IPX4-rated for sweat and water resistance, so they're a great choice of workout earbuds, and can cope with a little rain and outdoor use.

Because Prime Day is over, this deal might not stick around for long. So, if you're interested, head to Amazon now.

The Bark x Crocs collection: Crocodile Plush Tug Dog Toy $10 at Bark Shop Now Crocs N' Roll Ball Fetch + Enrichment Dog Toy $14 at Bark Shop Now Crocs Foam Flyer Super $14 at Bark Shop Now Crocs for Dogs Collar $16 at Bark Shop Now Crocs for Dogs Leash $22 at Bark Shop Now Crocs Shoes For Dogs $34.99 at Bark (save $15.01) Shop Now

If you thought putting mini foam clogs on your dog's paws was the peak of internet pet culture, Bark and Crocs are here to prove we've barely scratched the surface. After their original dog shoe collab blew up social media and sold out almost instantly, the two brands are officially turning that viral footwear energy into a full-blown lifestyle lineup. From plush squeakers shaped like iconic shoes to color-coordinated leashes and collars, you can now dress your dog from head to paw in full Crocs fashion.

The new BARK x Crocs collection retains the quirky charm of the original shoes while making them more practical for daily use. If your dog isn't keen on wearing shoes, you can still get in on the action with durable fetch gear, plush tug toys, and walking accessories that match your own favorite pair of clogs.

If your pup refuses to wear actual shoes without doing the hilarious high-stepping freeze, you can still let them in on the joke through playtime. For 10 bucks, the Crocodile Plush Tug Toy is the easiest impulse buy to see if your dog is into the hype.

But if your dog treats soft fabric like a personal challenge and destroys plushies in under two minutes, Bark brought over their Super Chewer tech to save the day. The Crocs N' Roll Ball uses heavy-duty rubber that can take a beating while doubling as a peanut-butter-stuffed puzzle, while the Foam Flyer converts the same indestructible rubber into a teeth-friendly fetch frisbee for park runs.

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The real fun happens when it’s time to head outside. Crocs are basically the unofficial uniform for low-effort dog walks anyway, so Bark decided to make it official with matching walk sets. You can grab a weather-resistant collar and a matching leash in four colorways — including a surprisingly slick new Espresso brown — so you and your dog can roll up to the park looking absurdly coordinated.

And for the purists who do want their dog rocking footwear, the viral Crocs Shoes for Dogs are on sale for $34.99, down from their usual $50 price tag. They're built from flexible EVA foam with grippy treads and breathable vents, and are available in three sizes and six colorways. Oh, and if you're a BarkBox subscriber, keep your eyes peeled: they're teasing a giant "Snore Mode" clog dog bed complete with plush Jibbitz charms coming later this month.

Because at this point, why stop at shoes?

Go scoop your pup's set before social media finds out and wipes out the stock.

Rampant data collection, from your health data to your scrolling habits, has become a leading profit stream for companies small and large. Users are consenting — often unconsciously — to sharing more and more information with our tech overlords every time they upgrade a new device or buy-in to the latest industry hype.

SEE ALSO: Fifteen years after Steve Jobs’ death, Apple leaders and fans reflect on his legacy

Meanwhile, public concerns about surveillance are escalating as cities push back against invasive public safety apparatuses, like Flock ALPRs, and more people call into question the normalization of personal surveillance tech, like Ring cameras and tracking apps like Find My or Life360.

The integration of generative AI across all areas of our lives is cranking the dial up even higher.

Since the launch of Apple Intelligence, the company has brought new AI-powered upgrades across its systems and devices, including brand new features in Apple Maps. Maps users can now fly through cities using AI-enhanced aerial views or even return to places they may have forgotten they visited. The company has even integrated personalized ads and sponsored searches.

But while tech is making it easier than ever to see the whole world without leaving your room, its also making it easier for people to find you.

How to keep your home off Apple Maps

Two of the most commonly used digital maps, Google Maps and Apple Maps, offer users the option to obscure their residences from public view. Both companies automatically blur faces and license plates in the process of documenting and updating their street maps, as well. But no tech is infallible.

Google Maps — the most used navigation app in the country, if not the world — offers a one-stop shop for blurring addresses and other identifying information directly in Maps. Even so, it still takes some due diligence, and a bit of patience, to ensure your home isn't there for all to see.

Learn how to blur your entire home from Google's Street View.

Apple's process is a bit more convoluted, and you may have to deal with the company's customer service despite the tech behemoth's frictionless ecosystem. But with millions of daily users, Apple Maps is an essential part of your privacy plan.

Here's how to do it:

Total Time

• 5 min.

What You Need

• Personal device
• Contact information
• Proof of ownership

Step 1: Input your exact home address into Apple Maps.

Step 2: Enter "Look Around" mode.

Tap the small binocular icon on the left side of the screen for mobile users. A preview of street view images should appear on the screen. Enter full screen mode by tapping the photo or hitting the arrows in the top left corner. On Desktop, enter full screen Look Around mode by selecting the small photo on the bottom of the screen.

Step 3: Select "Report an Issue."

For mobile users, swipe up from the bottom of your screen or tap the address listed at the bottom of Look Around mode. You should see a list of options. Select "Report an Issue" at the bottom. For desktop users, select the three dots near the top of the screen to open the full menu. Select "Report an Issue."

Step 4: Choose "Privacy Concerns."

A new window should open, displaying the residential address at the top of the screen and a preview of Apple's stored residential images. Below this, you should see a list of reporting categories. Choose "Privacy Concerns."

Step 5: Select "Obscure imagery of my home."

Users can also request to have personal information, such as license plates or other identifying details, by choosing "Obscure personal information."

Step 6: Fill out the report form.

Verify the correct street address and input your contact information. If you are an Apple account owner already logged into your account, your email should auto-populate. A copy of your report will be stored in your Apple account. If you are not an Apple user, input your preferred email address.

Step 7: Wait for further instructions.

After filling out the form, Apple will send you an email with further information on how to complete a request to blur your residence. You may need to provide further identifying information or home ownership details. Apple will also notify you via email address when your report has been resolved.

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There's no guaranteed timeline for how long it will take to remove images of your property from Apple Maps, but you can spend those precious hours requesting removals on Google Maps and even Bing Maps, or removing your personal information from the internet entirely. It may be worth it.

If you have further questions or special circumstances, email the company at MapsImageCollection@apple.com.