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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.
Dress up your computer with free wallpapers
So many of us spend a good chunk of our day on a computer. Do we really want to spend that time staring at a default desktop background? A little individuality can go a long way in making your day.
Whether you’re trying to beat the Monday blues or gain some Friday afternoon inspiration, a fun and free desktop wallpaper is sure to do the trick.
Find out who viewed your Instagram
Instagram is one of the biggest social media platforms out there today. Some might even say its the biggest. But one of the downsides is it can be difficult to know who is viewing your photos of that breakfast you had this morning. But, there just might be a way that you can set up your account so you can know exactly who viewed that latest post.
The best sites to buy a used laptop
A good laptop is hard to beat, but they can also be extremely expensive. Sometimes, you don’t want to pay a lot of money for something for the kids to watch movies on. And it’s always nice to save a little money. How do you get a good laptop for a low price? Click here to read more.