3 ways to silence those annoying robocalls

Open/download audioSick of those never-ending scam calls? Yeah, me too. These days, your phone rings and there’s a good chance it’s a robocall that feels designed to drive you crazy. Did you know your phone, your wireless provider and even Google can help you block them out? Here’s how.

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This is how your phone carrier is fighting robocalls - but is it enough?

Robocalls are a plague on society, but governments and corporations are finally starting to fight back on our behalf. Some of the nation’s biggest wireless carriers have introduced features that can block or prevent robocalls from reaching your phone — but the features you get depend on which carrier you use. Learn how your carrier is taking a stand with our quick guide to each provider’s unique robocall tools.

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4 annoying Android problems and how to fix them

Let’s be honest, Androids are impressive. Their smart designs and various features have captured the envy of many users; however, nothing is perfect. Like everything else, Androids have been known to have its fair share of  problems. But be assured, there are ways to overcome these problems without having to buy a new phone. Here are four quick fixes for some of the most common problems Android users face.

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Here's how you can get a free year of Disney's new streaming service

There’s so much excitement around Disney+ that at least one mobile phone carrier is getting into the mix. The carrier will give new and existing customers one free year of Disney+. New and existing Verizon wireless unlimited customers, as well as new Fios home internet and 5G home internet customers, will all get the free service. Disney+ launches on Nov. 12.

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How to tell if someone read your text

Nobody wants to wait forever for a response to a text message. Instead of wondering if the message was even received, take advantage of these simple ways to find out if your message was read.

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Text from your neighbor? It might be a scam

There are reports of people being lured into group chats with strangers by a person pretending to be their neighbors. “Live on Your Street” involves trying to get members of the group to click on links that take them to sexually explicit websites that could flood their phone with malware and/or steal vital information.

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Android 10 tips and tricks: Try these cool new features

But in the bigger scheme of things, that’s a small change. Android 10 brings with it more accessibility, ease of use and color fun. What it doesn’t bring yet is the new OS to every Android phone out there. If you’re lucky enough to own a Pixel, you’re already enjoying these great new features.

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Major facial recognition flaw makes it easy for someone to snoop on your phone

Early adopters of the Pixel 4 discovered a software flaw in the phone’s facial recognition feature. It’s missing a critical security feature found on competitors like the iPhone — and without it, anyone with physical access to the device has a shot at unlocking it as long as you’re nearby and unaware.

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Protect yourself from this text scam that lets hackers take over your account

Opening phishing emails could lead to a barrage of adware all the way to ransomware in which your servers are held hostage until you pay some hacker. Now there’s a new type of phishing scheme to worry about. This one comes in one of the most innocuous and prosaic forms of cell phone communications — SMS messages — and they could let a hacker take over your account.

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Watch out - Amazon sellers are shipping food that expired a year ago

Amazon is a revolutionary company in terms of sales and streaming content — but it isn’t perfect. Recently, the company has come under fire for delivering perishable items that are well past their expiration dates. These expired items disgusting and could potentially make vulnerable customers and their families sick.

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Thousands of retro Windows games are now free to play

Back in the day, Windows was the hot-new platform for game developers. Now, many classic games from the ’90s have been lost to obscurity. But thanks to the hard work of the Internet Archive, thousands of classic MS-DOS games are now available to play free of charge on its website. If you love games, here’s why the Internet Archive is a must-visit platform for digital fun. And don’t worry, Mac users, you won’t even need a PC to play.

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