Cord cutting reaching 'epidemic levels' – how bad is it?

Open/download audioStreaming services are more popular than ever, and consumers continue to say goodbye to cable and satellite companies. Is this a blip or something much larger? The numbers could spell the end of cable as we know.

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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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Privacy warning: Google has detailed health records on millions of Americans

Here’s a shocker: another high-tech company has gathered an enormous amount of information on consumers and, of course, it’s all behind closed doors. Tap or click here to learn how companies track your iPhone without permission.

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Facebook fixed a bug that lets the app take over your camera

Facebook has a tendency to push boundaries. Since its inception, Facebook’s business model has been based around the collection and sale of user data. Despite what Mark Zuckerberg claims, the platform remains hostile toward privacy. Click or tap to see how Facebook continues to disrespect its users.

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How to listen to The Kim Komando Show on your phone

Every week, more than 1 million listeners tune in to The Kim Komando Show across 400 radio stations. That’s a whole lot of you getting the latest tech news, digital advice and Kim’s pro tips.

But if you can’t catch the show on your local station or you just want to listen on your time, there’s a great way to do it: The Kim Komando Show podcast.

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What's the safest way to lock your smartphone? PIN, facial recognition or fingerprint

PINs, passwords, fingerprints and facial recognition all have their own advantages and disadvantages when it comes to keeping your phone secure. So which one should you use? We’ll show you.

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Disney+ is here, but you may have trouble actually streaming anything

After more than two years of anticipation, Disney’s new streaming service is finally here. We’ll show you how Disney+ stacks up against the competition and how to get a full year of service at no cost.

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Flaw in popular ATMs allows criminals to steal cash and your data

A team of security researchers discovered two critical security flaws in some of the most common ATMs in America. With a bit of malicious code, a hacker can easily empty an ATM of cash. The second flaw gives total access to an ATM’s data — which means a hacker could siphon up the information of anyone who’s ever used it.

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Hackers have a shockingly easy new way to take over your smartphone

For the most part, mobile phone hacks have been limited to advertising malware or spy software. But all that has changed thanks to a discovery by security researchers at Purdue University, who found a way to trick Android phones into unlocking the deepest part of their system.

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