CDC tracking, QR code thieves, Zelle scam

June 13, 2022

The CDC has your cell phone records. Plus, you need to watch out for a new online payment scam. Speaking of scams, be careful when you scan QR codes — here’s why. In this episode, you’ll also learn how to share a YouTube video at a precise starting point, how to quickly delete accounts you no longer use and how to find your parked car using Google Maps.

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Staying in a hotel, Airbnb or rental? Bring this hidden camera detector with you

Summer’s almost here, and you’re likely anxious to get out there and enjoy some good times. We understand.

Before you leave, you want to make sure your home is protected. A surveillance system is a great way to keep tabs on your home and deter crime. But you can’t go placing cameras at random. Tap or click here for our camera placement tips.

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Payday loan ads are all over social media - Here's how they're skirting the rules

It has been a tough few years for many Americans. Unfortunately, trying to stretch every dollar to buy the necessities has become the norm. Some might look into a second or third job to pay the bills.

This is precisely the type of person that payday loans are targeting. Promising quick cash without telling the whole story of the loan costs, these advertisements have been popping up on social media platforms like TikTok.

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How to find and delete large files on your devices

Many things can make your devices, whether they be phones, tablets, or computers, start to run slower. One of these things is having lots of large files.

It takes memory to store big files, and power. You can do a few things to improve the battery power of an electronic device — tap or click here to extend your battery life.

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Best sites to watch movies for free

Streaming websites are more popular than ever — but free streaming services are even better. It’s easy to overspend on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max and other paid apps. That’s why so many of us head to our browsers and type “free movie websites” or “watch online movie sites.”

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Can you spot the hidden second tiger in this optical illusion?

How good are you at spotting characters or animals? If you have played those hidden object games on a computer or mobile phone, your eyes should be able to spot the hidden creatures in no time. Tap or click here for the optical illusion that reveals whether you’re a loner or a people person.

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You're killing your smartphone battery faster without realizing it - Make this change

You may have heard a tip about running down your phone to 0% before charging it back to 100%. This supposedly helps your battery “remember” the full range of its charge. While cycling memory may have worked with nickel-cadmium batteries, this isn’t the case with lithium-ion batteries.

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Regret streaming that? How to delete what you watched from your Netflix history

You tried out that Netflix show everyone raves about, and you didn’t like it. Now it’s influencing every recommendation that pops up on your feed.

You’re seeing titles you’d never watch in a million years, spoiling the browsing experience. Let’s fix that. Tap or click here to find out how to unlock international Netflix to access more movies and shows.

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Use Gmail, Hotmail or Outlook? Be on the lookout for a new tax scam

Your inbox is a prime target for scammers, who use email to find victims. Email phishing scams can consist of warnings that one of your accounts has been compromised or even tempt you with promises of a prize. In each case, the scammer is trying to get your personal or financial information, if not both.

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Quick tip: Transform your iPhone into a white noise machine

With every new iOS, Apple introduces more features, tools and security updates. Developers are constantly pushing the envelope to compete with each other, and one way to keep users excited is to put on a show.

Apple’s 2022 Worldwide Developers Conference took place recently. Highlights of the keynote are new operating systems for the iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch. With iOS 16, you’ll finally be able to unsend text messages! Tap or click here to check out our roundup.

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Work in one of these 10 fields? Scammers are targeting you

Scammers often have preferred targets. Whether a susceptible senior or someone who left their account exposed, they usually have the tools to rip them off.

But it’s not always about age or how tech-savvy you are. Sometimes working in a specific industry could put a target on your back.

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