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The Google Play Store just pulled a dangerous app with 10 million downloads. Is it on your phone? Plus, the mother of all data leaks could put you at risk and a cautionary tale before you fall asleep with earbuds in. Then, the team dives into digital photo storage and a Valentine’s Day gift no one wants.
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If you don’t ditch Windows 7, you could poison your water supply. Last week, a cybercriminal attacked a Florida city’s online system. They remotely manipulated the chemical levels, skyrocketing the amount of lye that slipped into the drinking water.
With so many scam emails going around, you would be forgiven for dismissing real communication about a security breach. Cybercriminals will often piggyback off known breaches, looking to trick victims into handing over sensitive information like account passwords and banking information.
Millions of Americans have gotten rid of cable and replaced it with streaming services. It’s a great way to save money and the hassle of long service contracts.
There are tons of options to choose from when it comes to streaming, and more are constantly being added. There are services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and Apple TV, for starters. Which streaming service is best for you? Tap or click here to find out as we compare some of the top options.
Missing the performance of your brand-new Android? We can’t take you back in time, but we can show you a few apps that can speed things up again. Running a cleaner is one way to boost your phone’s performance. It can help improve your device’s speed and help declutter by removing junk files.
The pandemic has led to more virtual communication than at any time in history. Whether you’re attending a work meeting or witnessing a friend’s wedding, you can do so digitally.
Facebook Messenger allows you to make phone calls, chat over video or send and receive texts. However, there are some privacy concerns to worry about. Tap or click here for a quick way to secure Messenger. Even with the risks, chances are you know people who use Messenger and it’s a super convenient way to keep in touch.
Here’s the top tech tip for today: Turn off any funny filters before appearing in court. Otherwise, you might wind up like Rod Ponton, a lawyer who came into the digital courtroom with a Zoom filter on. He popped up on the screen as an adorable kitten.
Dropshipping has changed the way many people do business from their homes. Without having physical products, a dropshipper has very few expenses to contend with. With minimal technical knowledge in setting up a store, dropshippers act as a middleman between customers and a company supplying products.
How many video meetings have you had to sit through in the last month? 15? 20? Maybe even more?
We’re all stuck using these types of tools for work and school during the pandemic, and the reality is they can get tedious as time goes on. It’s common to get Zoom fatigue if you’re using it often enough. Need help mastering the platform? Tap or click for 11 Zoom tricks you’ll wish you knew sooner.
Scammers will try almost anything to get your personal information. Having no shame, they will use fear, heartache and even federal agents to con you. And it just seems to be getting worse as consumers are made aware of their tricks and tactics.
Some robocalls are easy to spot. When a robotic voice warns your Netflix account is locked or that a credit card you don’t have has been compromised, it’s obvious you should just hang up.
But not all scam calls are so easy to spot. Thieves are always coming up with clever ways to trick victims out of their personal data and rip them off. Thankfully there are some steps you can take to stop scam and robocalls on your own. Tap or click here for ways to stop them in their tracks.
