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3 ways scammers are using ATMs to steal from you
Other than our home, the place that it’s most important to feel safe is our financial institutions. Having your bank account or credit/debit cards breached is a horrifying thought. Imagine trying to make a purchase one day only to find out that your checking account has been drained. Yikes! It’s not just cybercriminals that we need to be wary of going after our accounts. There are also ATM scammers out there ripping off anyone who dares to use one of these cash machines.
Best apps and gadgets to repel mosquitoes
Ah, warm weather. It’s time for t-shirts, backyard barbecues, pool parties, and madly swatting at mosquitoes as the biting insects come out from hiding to make our outdoor experiences miserable. There are some traditional ways of fighting off the flying pests. Or you can try out some newer methods, including interesting gadgets that take on the problem. You may even have heard about smartphone apps that are designed to deter mosquitoes, but there’s something you need to know about those.
How you can get compensated for flight delays
If you have never sat around in an airport and waited while your flight was delayed, you’ve never flown before. Or, maybe only flown once or twice. Because as anyone with any extensive travel experience can tell you, delays are as much a part of the experience as salty peanuts. We may like the peanuts significantly more, but both are something we are used to having. Did you know the suffering caused by having to sit around and wait could actually be worth more than a headache? Turns out we could all be entitled to some financial compensation.
Get free Wi-Fi wherever you go
It always happens when you’re traveling. When you’re in a city far away from home, hopping online isn’t as easy or reliable as it should be.
Of course, there are Wi-Fi hotspots everywhere, but if you’re in a rush you don’t have time to guess. Thankfully, there are apps that can help you out.
Enjoy the restaurants you see on TV when you travel
You know what’s ultimately better than plopping down in front of the TV and vicariously living off the food experiences of personalities like Guy Fieri, Adam Richman, Andrew Zimmern and Anthony Bourdain? Going on the road and experiencing all these TV restaurants first hand!
5 reasons to upgrade to Windows 10 pro
You remember when Windows 10 was free, right? When Microsoft’s newest operating system was first released in 2015, it was a free download. Now, if you don’t already have it, you’ll have to either buy a laptop that has it pre-installed or buy Windows 10 for a bit over $100. You also may want to consider paying a bit more for Windows 10 Pro. You absolutely need the Windows 10 Pro features if you work from home or own a small business.
Police want to limit your scanner access. Why it might be a good idea.
Hidden way to rearrange your iPhone apps all at once
If there is a downside to be found with downloading all of the iPhone’s apps it is that they can lead to a good amount of clutter on the screen. No one likes having to scroll through page after page to find the app they need, which is why Apple allows us to group them into folders. That’s great, but the process can take a while.
7 ways to finally end robocalls
Thanks in large part to advancing technology, robocalls are easier than ever to make. Here’s the shocker. It’s about to get worse. So how do you shield yourself from these robocall and telemarketing scams? Don’t worry, I’ve got the answer.