Are we alone? How technology is used to find alien life

July 17, 2018

The nation’s top scientists believe there is intelligent life outside our solar system. They point to the numbers and pure science. Kim talks to Senior Astronomer Seth Shostak about the high-tech tools scientists are using to prove their theory right. Learn why they’re certain they’ll be proven right within the next 20 years.

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One clear sign your Android has a virus

Hackers around the world work day and night to figure out ways to break into your Android smartphone to collect personal and private information. They want all the information in your smartphone, from bank accounts and passwords to email and social media. That’s why you should keep your eyes peeled for the most obvious signs of Android malware.

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‘The Tudors’ (Netflix)

This series is set in England during the Reign of King Henry VIII in the 16th century. “The Tudors” follows the young king as he has to deal with conflicts inside and outside of his kingdom. If you decide to check out this series, you might recognize familiar faces such as Henry Cavill from “Man of Steel” and Natalie Dormer from “Game of Thrones.” This title is available to stream on Netflix.

Podcast You'll Love: 'Freakonomics' explains the world through economics

Podcasts do make boring subjects listenable. Most people blanch at the thought of history, or politics, or economics. But a good podcast can cut through all the resistance and share some good information in an entertaining way.

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Warning for parents: online safety filters don't work

I know it may feel like the internet is half porn, but the best academic estimates put the number at between 5 and 15 percent. But kids only need to stumble across one page of explicit content to ruin their day.

If you have youngsters in your home and you’re considering or are currently using online filtering programs to keep then away from internet porn, listen up!

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How to find out what apps you've purchased

If you own an iPhone or iPad, there’s a good chance you have visited the App Store quite a few times. There is pretty much an app for anything, many of which are free and most of which do not cost all that much. Depending on how long you have owned your phone or tablet, the number of apps you have downloaded could be quite high.

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Choose the best HDTV antenna for you

A long time ago, antennas were a pretty simple proposition, but now you have to sift through a variety of options and styles. You will see different ranges listed and a variety of designs from ones that look like rayguns to ones that look like a flat piece of paper.

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Catfishing scam leads to woman losing $270,000

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With this portable tool, your web browser goes with you

If you are in the group of people who would prefer to have some level of browsing secrecy (and given how information gets leaked and stolen, we don’t blame you), there is a way to have your Google Chrome without having to sign in on someone else’s computer.

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A frightening email that is spreading online

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10 questions you should ask if you want a home security system

It has never been easier or more convenient to have a home security system delivered to your home that you can install in a few minutes! Our sponsor SimpliSafe has been redefining home security for years.

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