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5 must-do spy hacks you need to use now
Privacy and security seem to be on everyone’s mind today. Which makes sense, because cybercriminals are constantly on the attack.
It doesn’t matter if you’re waiting for a connecting flight at the airport or in the comfort of your own home, hackers will find you. They might be watching your every move over public Wi-Fi or trying to get an up close and personal look at you through your webcam.
You need to remove any app you installed in Facebook
As part of their big privacy revamp, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced a full audit and investigation of all third-party apps. Two months in, the results are public – and somewhat stunning. Facebook has suspended 200 apps for possible data misuse.
Best time to buy Apple or Samsung phones
Prices for the latest and greatest gadgets are skyrocketing. Since Apple and Samsung make some of the best devices, they’re always in demand. Sometimes, finding good deals on the tech gadgets that we desire is an art form.
Snooze your tabs so you can easily go back to them later
We’ve all been here before, right? A bogged down computer due to too many open browser tabs. Your browser, notorious memory hog as it is, uses up your resources and before you know it, your computer freezes and you struggle to gain control. Thankfully, there are browser extensions you can use to temporarily suspend your open tabs to get back to them later.
6 tricks to keep your packages from being stolen by porch thieves
Have you ever been victimized by “porch thieves” AKA “porch pirates” AKA “porch robbers”? You know the type; they roam neighborhood streets and steal delivered packages off a home’s front door or porch. With people increasingly opting to shop online, expect these numbers to go up.
Warning! Can you spot the ATM hidden camera? Crafty crooks are stealing your account info
Pro tips to capture the best pictures of your pets
Anyone with a pet knows how much fun they can be. Excited tail wagging when you get home, purring in your lap when you’re relaxing in front of the TV, and stealing bags of Cheetos out of the pantry when you’re not looking (OK, maybe that’s just my dog).
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What is WPA3?
There are security measures in place to help you, like the WiFi Alliance’s WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access). That’s simply a way to protect your internet communications with encryption and other systems to make it difficult for hackers to steal your data, like when you’re using public Wi-Fi. However, the current WPA2 standard is showing its age. The good news is the WiFi Alliance is starting to roll out WPA3 this year.