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Did you know most people are bad at spotting fake news? Listen to this one-minute podcast for the surprising reason why.

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Listener question: 'Which video screen recording software should I use?'

What do you do when you want to capture what’s on your screen exactly as it is? You take a screenshot. Want to share a funny post or comment from social media with your text group? Take a screenshot. Saw something online that you think your friend would love? Send them a screenshot.

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Why the Coast Guard uses a zig-zag when doing search and rescue

The U.S. Coast Guard is an integral part of our military. It protects our beaches and coastlines from invasion or enemies, but it also helps find and rescue those lost at sea. You might be surprised to learn the technique it uses to do this. Let’s just say it’s not straightforward.

True or false: That email you got from the Social Security Administration is a phishing scam

We all know the risks that come with surfing the internet. Spoofed websites, malicious links and malware are more prevalent than ever. That’s why many people are cautious when handling suspicious correspondence.

After all, more than 80% of emails sent daily are spam. To drive more awareness about spam emails, various government departments often urge users not to open any messages that supposedly come from them.

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Did you get a spam text from your OWN number? You're not alone

Spam comes in various forms, with the most popular choice of criminals being phishing emails and text messages. Unsolicited communication is usually easy to spot as the number won’t be in your contacts. Tap or click here to stop junk text messages and spam for good.

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If you see these emojis, your kids are doing drugs

Kids are often more intelligent than we realize. And their advanced knowledge of technology makes it easy for them to hide things from you. Tap or click here to see how kids are getting around parental controls.

Even though many teens think they are mature enough to know what’s right, they don’t. And as a parent, keeping them safe is your number one job.

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Have a MacBook and an iPad? Use this new trick to control both at the same time

What is Universal Control for Apple devices? iOS 15.4 and macOS Monterey 12.3 both ushered in a new era of Apple functionality.

Universal Control lets you use the keyboard, mouse, or trackpad of your Mac to control up to two other nearby Mac or iPad devices and work seamlessly between them. Tap or click here to turn your iPad into a full-fledged computer.

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Why don’t we all have jetpacks?

Over 60 years ago, engineers developed the first personal flying backpack or jetpack. With all of the technological advances since then, why aren’t we all flying around the skies? There is a scientific reason why jetpacks are challenging to bring to fruition.

15 new Alexa commands you’ll wish you knew about sooner

Alexa may very well be the ultimate smart home companion. She does it all: she keeps track of our schedule, entertainment, and even our kitchen timer are all taken care of when she’s on the job.

According to Amazon, there are more than 50,000 unique tasks and commands that you can entrust this energetic little bot with. You probably know the usual suspects like asking Alexa for today’s weather or to call your mother, for example. She’s capable of so much more than adjusting the volume, though.

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If you see these 4 words on Facebook Messenger, don't click

Meta’s Facebook is undoubtedly the largest social media platform globally, and its Messenger is used by more than 900 million people a month. That is an awful lot of messages, but unfortunately, not all of them are friendly conversations. Tap or click here to use Messenger without a Facebook account.

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There’s a new social media network for seniors that’s backed by the AARP

Despite all the privacy drawbacks, people can’t seem to get enough of social media. That’s why so many people were up in arms recently when they found out they were locked out of their Facebook accounts. Tap or click here to see why Facebook banned people who missed an email notice.

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