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How to stop Facebook from blasting auto-play video
Facebook really, really wants you to watch some videos while you’re using the social networking service. Auto-play videos have been popping up in your News Feed for some time. No doubt your eye has been drawn to the action. It’s hard to miss. The problem here is that you might not appreciate the interruption.
Siri has some tricks you might not like
What’s become of Siri? That is Apple’s voice-activated virtual assistant that you’ve been talking to for a few years. As it turns out, though, Siri isn’t quite as impressive as she used to be. Or, more accurately, Siri isn’t the same Siri you know depending on the device you’re using. You can test Siri yourself by asking the same questions on different Apple devices.
20 things we don’t do anymore because of technology
See if this sounds familiar: You’re not sure where your U.S. road atlas is or if you even own one. It’s been so long since you licked a stamp, you’ve forgotten what it tastes like. We all know technology is making things easier, but it’s hard to believe how much our devices have transformed the way we live. Here are some things that are no longer necessary in high-tech households.
Clever Facebook scam spreading all over the country right now
How to block spam texts and messages on your phone
Ting! You’ve just received a new message. You set down your bags of groceries, dig into your pocket and pull out your smartphone. Then, you frown. The message reads: “REAL ROLEX 90% OFF!” Smartphones have become a major target for indiscriminate marketing campaigns, and it’s time to fend off those annoying spammers.
Free tool to securely delete your PC data
You don’t throw away your personal files, credit card statements and tax filings in the trash for anyone to find, do you? If you don’t do that to your physical files, then why shouldn’t you do that to your sensitive digital files too?
Best Alexa Skills you didn’t know you could use with your Echo smart speaker
As a Komando reader, you know that we’ve been keeping you up-to-date with Alexa’s top skills. Alexa can do many things like search for addresses or turn up the thermostat. Now, we’ve got 10 great Alexa skills you’re probably not using yet. Once you know about these skills, you’ll be using them all the time!
Search public records for free
There are plenty of reasons to do research on someone. With just a little info and an internet connection, you can find out most everything that you need to know. Unfortunately, this can be difficult and expensive if you don’t know what you’re doing. The good news is you don’t necessarily have to pay a service fee.
How to see your secret health credit reports
You already know how critical it is to keep an eye on your credit report. If you’re ever looking to purchase a home or car it’s important to understand your credit score before applying for a loan.
The higher your credit score, the better interest rate you’re going to qualify for. It’s crucial that you’re watching for mistakes or fraud.
5 annoying Windows problems and how to fix them
Microsoft says that Windows 10 is now installed on nearly 500 million gadgets worldwide. It appears the gamble of offering free upgrades to existing Windows 7 and 8.1 users seems to have paid off. Windows 10 has been around long enough that many of the early kinks have been worked out. However, there are still some frustrating issues hanging around.