How do I block spam texts on my iPhone?

To block a text on your iPhone follow these steps:

1. Open the text.
2. Tap the arrow next to the contact number that’s found at the top of the screen.
3. Tap the gray “Info” button.
4. Tap blue “Info” button.
5. Scroll down and tap “Block this Caller.”

How To ... Fix Corroded Battery Terminals

Ever open a battery gizmo and find that the battery compartment like this? The corrosion is caused by potassium hydroxide leaking out of alkaline batteries. Eventually, the pressure will find a way out through a seal or as the battery ages - through corrosion or rust in the outer shell.

As soon as the first signs of a leak forms, then the best thing to do is to get rid of the battery.
Here is what you can do. http://bit.ly/2x5iXrG

How to ... Forward, Send or Save an iMessage

Sometimes you want to forward, send or save an important text message. To do so ...
1) Open Messages on your iOS device.
2) Tap a conversation from the list.
3) Tap and hold the chat bubble you’d like to copy.
4) Choose Copy from the popup menu at the bottom.
5) Finally, simply open another app (Notes, Reminder, email or new iMessage) and then tap and hold the empty field and select Paste

How to ... Be Your Own LifeLock

Now we learn that Yahoo was hacked and over a billion users were affected. It has become imperative you use strong (and different) passwords for each of you financial accounts and social media websites. However, this may not be enough. Each of us need to be serious about protecting ourselves. Below are resources and tips we can all implement for free to improve and better secure your personal identity.

.. General Advice and Tips ... Get Free ID Theft Protection

.. What to do IF Identity stolen ... Taking Charge if ID is Stolen

.. Identity Theft and Credit Card Fraud ... Protect Yourself

.. Monitor Your Financial Accounts automatically ... Personal Capital and Mint 

(update 9/2017) Credit Security Freeze

Placing a freeze on your credit report will prevent lenders and others from accessing your credit report in response to new credit applications. With a security freeze in place, even you will need to take special steps when you wish to apply for any type of credit.

Prevent Identity Theft ... Set a Credit Freeze

Experian - https://www.experian.com/freeze/center.html 
Equifax - https://www.freeze.equifax.com/Freeze/jsp/SFF_PersonalIDInfo.jsp 
TransUnion - https://www.transunion.com/credit-freeze/place-credit-freeze