How to keep your phone number private?

How do I make my phone number private?

Ugh, phone number privacy… right.

• *67, yeah, that's the go-to. Always forget that.

• Like, dial that before the number. Got it. Does it still work in 2024? It better.

Private or Blocked. Haha. I'd be happy with either, tbh. Less spam calls? Please!

• Android-specific though? Hmmm. What about iPhones? I'm guessing it's universal for any phone.

Is there a better way to do this? Like, permanently? Something in the settings? I think I tried once.

• Settings... gotta poke around. What was I looking for last time? Oh yeah, that stupid game.

Maybe there are apps? Apps for everything now. Are they safe? Probably not. Still, maybe I should search.

• Okay, *67, settings diving, and app store lurking. That's the plan, Stan.

Wait, I gotta call Mom. *67 it is!

Does 141 hide your number on a mobile?

141? Suppresses your number.

1470 reveals it. 1471 unmasks the last caller.

• 141: The veil. Dial before the number. Your identity? Hidden.

• 1470: The reveal. Number on full display. No secrets here.

• 1471: The Inquisitor. Who called last? Get the answer. My grandmother uses it, constantly.

Dialling codes exist. To control visibility. The power? Yours.

What happens if you dial *#31?

#31? Caller ID off. *31# restores it. iPhone settings too. So it goes.

• *#31# disables outgoing caller ID.
• *31# re-enables it.
• Settings > Phone. Another way.

Why bother? Anonymity. Short-lived. My aunt Hilda used it once, spam calls stopped after. Coincidence? Maybe. Perhaps not.

How do I hide my phone number from public?

Okay, so 2024, right? I was freaking out. My ex, Mark, he's a real piece of work, started harassing me. Nonstop calls. I needed to block him, obviously. But then I thought...what if he used a different number? So, I had this brainwave. Hide my number altogether.

It was a Tuesday, around 5 PM. I was in my tiny apartment, stressed, coffee cold. Found this article online; seemed simple. Android, you know? I opened the phone app – the default Google one – a million icons staring back. Menu. Settings. Call settings, then additional settings, it was buried! Ugh. Finally found "Caller ID." And there it was: Hide number. Boom!

Felt a huge weight lift. I actually laughed. A nervous, shaky laugh, but still. Relief! Didn't want him to know my location. No more creepy calls. I've since installed a few extra apps for privacy as well. They're on my Samsung phone, apps that help mask my IP address too. Good stuff. My phone number is finally safe.

• Key Action: Hid my phone number using Android's built-in settings.
• Specific time: Tuesday, around 5 PM, 2024.
• Context: Harassment from an ex-boyfriend.
• Emotions: Stress, relief.
• Additional steps: Installed additional privacy apps, which also mask my IP address. Samsung Galaxy phone.

Do Uber drivers see your phone number?

Nope, Uber's got your back (sort of). They're not sharing your digits like some cheap motel. Think of it as a super-secret agent phone number, changing faster than my socks after a marathon.

• Privacy cloak: Uber uses a burner number. It's like they're giving your driver a disposable lighter to contact you with – and only for that trip.

• Changing numbers: This thing's more fickle than my ex. It changes every ride! Seriously, it's a digital chameleon.

• No sneaky calls: Even if your driver is a digital ninja and somehow manages to save this number...it's a dead end. Like trying to dial up the dinosaurs.

Think of it this way: It’s safer than leaving your phone number scrawled on a bathroom wall. Much safer. My grandma’s got better security than that. Seriously. You're basically invisible!

If a driver tries to connect later using a saved number from a previous trip? They’ll get nothin'. Zilch. Nada. It's like trying to win a game of poker against a seasoned pro. They're gonna lose. Guaranteed.

Can I use Uber with a foreign number?

Heck yeah, you can Uber with a foreign number! It's like magic, but with more cars. As long as Uber's a thing where you're gallivanting, you’re golden.

Think of it as ordering pizza, but instead of cheesy goodness, you get a ride. Simple!

Uber abroad, it’s easier than teaching my cat, Mr. Fluffernutter, to fetch. And that's saying something.

Here's the skinny:

• Availability is king. No Uber? No ride. Duh!
• Your number's just a login. Verify it! Don't be a ghost rider.
• Payment's the same gig. Cards work. Probably!
• Data roaming, baby! Or Wi-Fi. Don't wanna get lost. I hate that.
• Language barriers, ugh. Pointing helps, tbh!

Honestly, getting my grandma to use TikTok is harder than using Uber anywhere. And she thinks hashtags are waffle irons. I swear. Anyway, go forth and Uber! Just watch out for surge pricing; it's like daylight robbery, but digital.

Is GTA 5 online free to play?

Man, this whole GTA Online thing is a rollercoaster. Remember last year? I was stoked, December 2023 rolled around, saw that announcement. Free? Until December 24th, 2024. Sweet!

My buddy, Mark, he was freaking out. We played religiously, those few months. He lives in Denver, so we'd always play late. Crazy heists, insane car chases, the whole nine yards.

Then bam. December 25th. The dreaded PlayStation Plus wall. Ugh.

Felt ripped off. Seriously. I mean, it was free for a while. But they dangled it. The whole thing felt manipulative. Like a really, really expensive carrot.

I shelled out for Plus, of course. Couldn't leave Mark hanging. We've been playing together for years. So there's that. It sucked. But hey, at least Fortnite and Warzone are still free, right?

• Key Dates: December 24th, 2024 was the cutoff.
• My Feelings: Betrayed. Initially hyped. Then annoyed.
• My Friend: Mark, lives in Denver. We play together constantly.
• Alternatives: Fortnite and Warzone remained free.

It's a bummer though. A really expensive bummer. I really liked that free period. Hoping something similar happens next year. It's ridiculous.