Looking for a simple “delete” option in your account settings for that messaging app, or that online shopping service? Good luck. Clicked on the “cancel account” link and saw an option to cancel a subscription cycle, but not to delete an account? Yep. Don’t quite know what the difference is between “deactivate” and “delete”? I’m with you.

To Delete, or Not to Delete? If Only We Could – Lauren Goode, Re/code (13 October 2014)

Goode was taking the route we probably should all consider: getting more done by getting rid of distractions. But as she tries to actually delete her online accounts, things got stubborn.

Read the full feature for more, including what’s advice she can give you for trying to do this yourself.