Continuity, in plain language
Fact-checked guides for anyone who is a single point of failure for a business. No fluff, no fear-mongering — just what actually works.
- 2026-10-06 · 12 min read
Does X delete inactive accounts? What happens to your handle
Does X delete inactive accounts? X can remove idle accounts with no set deadline, deletes deactivated ones after 30 days, and now redistributes dormant handles.
- 2026-10-06 · 13 min read
Does Microsoft delete inactive accounts? Rules by service
Does Microsoft delete inactive accounts? Yes: two years for your account, one year for Outlook and OneDrive. See each service's clock and how to stay active.
- 2026-10-06 · 12 min read
Does Instagram delete inactive accounts? Meta's 2026 rules
Does Instagram delete inactive accounts? No current Meta rule does. See what the Terms say, how deactivation and deletion differ, and when usernames free up.
- 2026-09-28 · 14 min read
What is a trusted contact person? Role, limits, who to pick
What is a trusted contact person? See what FINRA Rule 4512 lets a brokerage share, what the contact can't do, and who to pick at Fidelity, Schwab or Vanguard.
- 2026-09-28 · 15 min read
What happens to a WhatsApp account when someone dies
What happens to a WhatsApp account when someone dies? No one inherits it, idle ones are deleted after 120 days, and chats live only on the phone or in backups.
- 2026-09-28 · 12 min read
What can a recovery contact see? Apple vs Google
What can a recovery contact see? Almost nothing. Compare Apple and Google: what's shared, what stays private, setup times, and how to add or remove one.
- 2026-09-27 · 23 min read
Where to store 2FA backup codes: paper, vault, and handoff
Where to store 2FA backup codes: on paper, away from the password they protect. Vendor guidance compared, the circular-dependency trap, and a handoff plan.
- 2026-09-27 · 20 min read
What happens to passkeys if you lose your phone?
What happens to passkeys if you lose your phone depends on where each key was saved — synced ones come back, device-bound ones are gone. How to check yours.