Before you shop online for Black Friday, listen to these 4 major safety reminders

Open/download audioAh, holiday shopping. You’re finding the perfect gifts for your loved ones, scoring great deals on tech you’ve been waiting to buy and … avoiding scammers? Don’t do it alone. I’ve got 4 tips to help you stay safe as you’re checking things off your Christmas list.

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Your hard drive is like your dream walk-in closet or three-car garage. You initially store only a few items, but before you know it, that space you once thought was more than enough is now packed full to the brim.

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How to fix the 7 most irritating Windows 10 features

Windows 10 users have been complaining about annoying features for quite some time now. Untimely updates, automatic defaults to an unwanted search engine and annoying password logins are only a few examples. If this sounds all too familiar, we can help. Here are ways to fix seven of the most irritating Windows 10 features.

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Check your home now for these dangerous recalled products

Expecting safety when you buy something is a reasonable request. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case.

No matter if it’s a choking hazard, an E. coli scare or simply a part in your car that could cause a problem down the road, recalls are made all the time. Products aren’t always perfect when they leave the warehouse, and some pose dangerous threats. Tap or click here to find about a couple of recent recalls that are fire hazards.

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Tesla's crazy Cybertruck smashes expectations, but not in a good way

For the past decade, Tesla’s Elon Musk has been the resident bad boy of the automotive scene. Each car produced by the auto startup has generated massive amounts of hype and publicity, not to mention several positive reviews for their design and driving experience. Click or tap to see Kim’s take on Tesla’s Autopilot system.

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Report says Google gives preferential treatment to some sites, blacklists others

We place a great deal of trust in tech companies these days. We expect companies like Apple, Amazon and Facebook to protect our privacy and provide accurate information when we request it. Unfortunately, we all know how well that’s going. Click or tap here to see how Facebook was caught sharing user data again.

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Tech how-to: 3 ways to record calls on your Android phone

Have you ever had the urge to record a specific call in your phone?

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Photoshop for iPad is here, but is it worth $10 a month?

Adobe has finally released the much-hyped version of its popular photo-editing software — Photoshop for iPad. The nearly 30-year-old software is well-loved by graphic designers, marketing professionals and anyone who needs to do photo reworking from time to time.

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Simple way to protect your privacy on social media sites

Everyone’s talking about Nextdoor. It’s the social networking site that brings back good old-fashioned neighborhood chatter between your neighbors. Nextdoor is great in many ways, however, it has a few dark sides that you must know about if you’re concerned about your privacy.

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Hospitals hit by ransomware see an increase in fatal heart attacks

In the world of malware, ransomware attacks are an especially dangerous threat. Not only do they cost victims their money and privacy, but they can potentially shut down critical life-saving programs. Click or tap to see a dangerous ransomware attack that shut down multiple hospitals.

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Artificial intelligence could help you avoid the flu this year

Did you get a flu shot this year? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone get a flu vaccination every year.

That’s because influenza is a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. But, a flu shot will only go so far in prevention. We also need to take steps to avoid falling ill, like keeping our devices clean. Tap or click for 5 ways to disinfect your tech and keep colds and flu away.

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