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Update now! Popular keyboard and mouse dongles are vulnerable to hackers
One area that’s become a hotbed for hacker activity is third-party computer accessories. Because there are so many manufacturers out there, security standards can vary wildly between products — meaning big-name manufacturers aren’t immune to the threat of security flaws. An old vulnerability discovered in 2016 affected an entire range of products from one of the biggest accessory makers in the industry. Now, researchers have found that products affected by the flaw are still on the market. What’s more, they’re vulnerable to newly discovered threats as well! Here’s what you can do to help.
Your face might be part of facial recognition databases shared worldwide
Is there any place left where we can remain anonymous? A new report suggests the answer is not a chance. A handful of facial recognition databases have been shared worldwide. Unfortunately, you’re probably included in some of them. We’ll tell you how images were obtained for these databases and if there is anything you can do to stay protected.
Is it OK to use my Android while it charges?
There’s something about myths. Not only do they make for great conversation, but myths fire up the imagination. So much so that they were the focus of MythBusters, one of the Discovery Channel’s most popular longest-running shows.
5 things you didn't know about this security system
Keeping our families and homes safe is a basic human need, which is why many of us choose to invest in a reliable home security system. While there are so many home-security systems on the market today, choosing one that fits your lifestyle, family and budget can be an overwhelming task. We’ll give you Kim’s choice for home security and tell you five things you didn’t know about the system.
You won't believe the 'shocking' ways your Facebook photos are tracked
If you had any doubts that Facebook continues to play fast and loose with your data, a recent discovery will re-affirm your suspicions. It’s already hard enough to stop advertisers from following you around online, but this revelation sheds some light on why the privacy methods we’ve tried so far might not have been all that effective.
Can I use my iPhone while it charges?
Lithium-ion batteries, like the ones found in cellphones, can occasionally be dangerous. If they overheat and explode they can do major damage, which is why hoverboards aren’t allowed on public modes of transportation anymore. Cheap ones occasionally caught fire, and it wasn’t worth endangering a ton of people.
Best free email program for Windows, Mac and Linux
With the number of business and consumer emails sent and received every day expected to exceed 293 billion this year, it seems everyone’s inbox is always overflowing. One downside to such a volume of email is that most inboxes are cluttered and unmanageable. A great way to take care of this problem is to take Kim’s recommendation and download this free email program.
This hotel room has a Boeing 737 Flight Simulator in it
A Tokyo hotel has a suite that contains a full-sized Boeing 737 Simulator in it. It may sound crazy but it also sounds like fun. We have all the details in case you end up in Japan and want to try it out for yourself.
7 eBooks you need to download right now
Looking for some easy reads that will also help you live a better digital life? Kim and her team have collected some of their best-performing eBooks for you to download. You’ll find eBooks for online dating, Windows users, using an Amazon Echo, converting your home to a smart home and starting your own blog. These are must-reads for living a better digital life!
6 ways to protect your phone from hackers, snoops and intruders
Your phone, in many ways, is your life. You use it for family communications, work-related business, and leisure time. Odds are, if someone were able to get a hold of your device, it’d be easy to learn an uncomfortable amount of personal information — maybe even enough to blackmail you, scam you, or threaten your privacy further.