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Beware! A new twist in the old 'White Van Speaker Scam'
When is a deal a deal? Sometimes, we come across an unusually marked down item that’s simply too good to be true. But you know how the saying goes – most of the time, that’s because it is. Have you ever heard of the “White Van Speaker Scam”? It’s one of the oldest scams in the world where a sly salesman tries to sell you what appears to be “the best deal in home theater history.” Well, check again, it might just be “the best scam in home theater history,” if you fall for it.
Interested in working from home? Amazon may be the company for you
To say Amazon is a successful company would be quite the understatement. It has grown far beyond its humble beginnings as an online book store and is now the go-to place for pretty much all shopping needs.
The company also owns Whole Foods and has its hands in so many other areas. For many, the idea of not having Amazon in their lives is not something they want to think about, which goes to show just how big of a brand it is.
What you can do when your Android battery is draining
We love our phones, Android and otherwise, so it’s inevitable we push the batteries to their limits. Especially in moments when we’re lost, so we’re looking at a GPS app while texting a friend, and also playing soothing music to help keep ourselves together, while forgetting to close Twitter. Maybe that’s more of a personal experience, but still, phone batteries need to be reliable so our phones can be reliable too.
How to reveal hidden files in Windows
In an effort to prevent you from deleting or modifying files that you really shouldn’t alter without the proper knowledge, Windows has hidden these files from view by default. The average user doesn’t know the difference, at least not until there is a problem.
Safely erase your old flash drive
Ready to get rid of that old flash drive? You might be surprised to learn that simply deleting the existing files doesn’t actually delete them, at least not permanently. Those with the right knowledge to do so can recover these deleted files quite easily.
One thing everyone who has a TV antenna must do
Over-the-air television is as popular as ever. For cord-cutters, it’s a way to supplement their Netflix, Hulu or Amazon subscriptions with live shows. For sports fans, they can tune into many major events, from NASCAR races to NFL games.
This download will make sure you never forget a critical update
Anyone who uses a PC knows that they involve plenty of apps and programs that generally need to be updated fairly often. Most of us set things to update automatically, but there are others who would rather maintain more control over their system and do so manually.
How to make Alexa call 911
If you have any Amazon Alexa-connected devices, you already know how helpful they can be. You might even have a few around the house, including in your family room, kitchen and your home office. But can Alexa help with more serious tasks, like in an emergency situation? The answer is yes, it now has a skill that could actually come to the rescue.