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Warning! Identity theft and credit card fraud attacks hit the US Postal Office mail scanning feature
Today, in this modern era, many of our lives and careers are being affected and even enhanced by a rise in technology. It makes many aspects of our lives better and more fulfilling. But did you ever think that criminals might feel the same way? Recently, a mail scam has been stealing thousands by using this unique technology. You won’t believe how these scammers are doing this.
Powerful, free and easy-to-use photo editing software
Every photo on your phone, computer and tablet is special in one way or another. The right photo-editing program or app can make them even more memorable. But you don’t want to spend a fortune on software. Good news! I’ve found some downloads that can transform your images. And the best part? They’re free!
Best streaming boxes for getting the shows and movies you want
Limitless content. Watch whatever you want, whenever you want. All you have to buy is one little box, and the monthly subscriptions are up to you. After decades of flipping through TV channels, many of us find the promise of internet-based television too miraculous to pass up.
Siri tricks you will use time and time again
The virtual assistants are becoming more and more prevalent everyday. We use them to do so much from simple reminders to remembering what to buy at the grocery store. Well one of the first and most popular of these is, of course, Siri for the iPhone. What you might not know is there is a slew of unique features that she can perform that are not only game changing but sometimes entertaining.
Why is the robocall plague getting worse every year?
If you are like me, you get plenty of spam calls every day. So many, in fact, that it can feel like you are getting more spam than calls from your friends or family. It can be so frustrating to be sitting at dinner or work and then your phone starts ringing, and it’s just a robot trying to sell you insurance. Well, they are indeed getting worse every year, and there are steps you can take to limit the number you get. I’ll show you how.
Yes, Facebook DOES listen in on your private conversations
Facebook’s latest product, its $200 Portal video-calling device, is now on sale for U.S. buyers. The voice-activated smart camera features built-in Alexa support, Facebook Messenger integration, and a slew of other options meant to echo that of devices like Amazon’s Echo and Google Home.
How to make your Android photos look better
Photo-editing software can sometimes be daunting. Photoshop can be cumbersome and the learning curve is high, and many other similar programs are overly costly and definitely not easy to use. Well, there is good news. If you have an Android phone, your camera already gives you an impressive number of ways to edit your photo as you take it. You will be surprised at how easy it is to use.
Boss asks you to buy gift cards? It might be a scam!
You know a scam is pretty severe when the FBI has to weigh in. That’s the case with this new gift-card scam. These clever hackers are using this time of year to convince people that their employer or boss has requested them to go purchase a gift card and send them the number. The scammers then wipe the cards clean and walk away with the money. Here’s what to look out for so this doesn’t happen to you.
Turn your phone into a magnifying glass
You don’t have to be a detective to use a magnifying glass to look for clues. You might want to read something that’s too small or look at a detail that’s hard to spot. Either way, a magnifying glass helps you spot things you might otherwise miss. Unfortunately, you might not have a magnifying glass just lying around when you need it most. But you probably do have a smartphone!
How to make your iPhone photos look better
Photo editing software can sometimes be daunting. Photoshop can be cumbersome and the learning curve is high, and many other similar programs are overly costly and definitely not easy to use. Well, there is good news. If you have an iPhone, you already have a pretty robust photo editing program built into your device already. You will be surprised at how easy it is to use.