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You won't believe the dumb reason that blocks a major Windows 10 update
More adware! Google deletes dozens of apps with over half a billion installs
The sun comes up, the sun goes down. Bad apps are found on the Google Play Store, bad apps get removed. Repeat.
It’s become all too common for malware and adware-filled apps to be discovered on the Play Store. Sure, they eventually get removed, but it seems like Google doesn’t actually do too much to prevent them from getting into the store in the first place.
Yes, cell phones do affect your health
Our smartphones are definitely affecting our health and taking years off our lives in a way we didn’t expect. Smartphones have been connected to raising stress levels and that affects almost the entire body. Read this article for shocking revelations discovered by recent studies and learn how to lower your stress.
Urgent message from the CEO? How to tell fake from real
When employees of Kim Komando started getting urgent messages from CEO Barry Young (and Kim’s husband) that said, “I need you for an urgent matter. Please send me your cellphone number,” we got suspicious. Sure enough, we uncovered a disturbing phishing scam that you need to know about.
How to make sure your phone isn't being snooped on
Our smartphones are the epicenter of our digital lives. It’s no wonder that we go through so much pain to protect them from spyware and other bad actors. We’ve been over some of the ways you can protect your phone from hackers and scammers, but some of the biggest threats to your privacy are actually a lot closer to you than you’d expect. We’re talking about nosy loved ones and curious bystanders. Here’s how to keep your smartphone snoop-proof.
3 apps to help you get a better night's sleep
Losing sleep can lead to depression, cost you hours of productivity at work, and lower your immune system. In fact, some experts suggest that accruing “sleep debt” and missing your downtime can take years off of your life! Well, we’ve picked three sleep-aid apps that work with your natural sleep/wake rhythm, and don’t require any fancy dongles or devices to set up. If you’re tired of being tired all the time, you’ll want to give these programs a try.
How to find out if Facebook uploaded your contacts without permission
We’ve previously reported on Facebook’s irresponsible harvesting of user email contacts. This brazen disregard for privacy has already launched a firestorm for the Silicon Valley giant, but the full extent of the damage isn’t even totally known yet. If you’re worried about how Facebook is using this information, fear not! There’s a workaround that lets you delete your uploaded contacts and prevent Facebook from grabbing any more. I’ll show you the steps.
5 clever ways to find your lost Android phone you need to know now
We have all misplaced our Android phone from time to time. When we do, we frantically start looking everywhere! Is it in the couch? Did we leave it outside? It can be frightening and take forever to find, if at all. Well, there are some simple tricks that you can use to make sure that when this happens to you, your Android gadget will be easy to find in no time.
Beware of buying fake Viagra pills online! They could be toxic
Even though it’s been around for more than 20 years, Viagra still comes with a certain stigma and that’s why millions of men try to buy the ED drug discreetly online. The problem is that a lot of sites that say they’re selling Viagra are selling fakes that could include toxic chemicals.
Watch out for fake bank sites
Fraudulent online-only banks are on the rise. Their websites look reputable, but they’re only out there to steal your money. Luckily, we have tips on how to spot these fake banks so you can keep your hard-earned cash safe.