Digital Life Hacks: Smart digital tips you need to know

October 6, 2021

Over the years, Kim has made it her mission to share quick tips and advice to make your digital life easier. These are all those clever hacks you won’t find buried in a user manual. In this episode, Kim, Allie and Ben share smart new tech know-how, from a safer way to share passwords to turning your handwritten notes digital.

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Got a warning you need to update your phone? It might be malware

There are plenty of ways hackers try to steal your banking information and personal data. Spam or phishing emails are incredibly effective, and so are personalized malicious text messages.

Hackers have also been found to create fake apps that look strikingly like the real thing. Once you install it, your mobile phone will be infected with malware. But taking that one step further, a group of hackers is now trying to convince you that your phone is already infected.

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Track the spread of wildfires with this new Google Maps feature

For years, parts of the U.S. have been plagued by deadly wildfires that have forced hundreds of thousands of people out of their homes. Wildfires are fickle, and it’s difficult to know if your home will be affected next.

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Mysterious salmonella outbreak is spreading - Use this map to track it

In early September this year, the Centers for Disease Control identified 20 salmonella Oranienburg infections. But these weren’t isolated cases. In fact, it was wider spread than initially thought.

By the middle of September, another 127 cases had been reported, spanning 25 states. While no deaths had been reported, the age groups affected ranged from one year to 91.

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Facebook, Instagram back after 6-hour outage

Many people live their lives on social media. Everything from instant messages to life achievements occurs through applications like Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. Tap or click here for 10 Facebook privacy and security settings you need to change right now.

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10 most-stolen dog breeds and 3 smart ways to protect your furry friend

Few things terrify a pet owner more than finding out their furry friend disappeared. In the U.S., around four million dogs go missing each year. Pet owners have a lot to worry about: medication, closing gates, so the dogs don’t get out and even outright kidnappings.

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Bots are scamming people on Twitter for donations - Here's how to spot their tricks

Payment apps like Venmo, Cash App, Google Pay, Zelle and PayPal are great for paying for goods and services and sending money to friends. You can even use some of them to split a bill at a restaurant. They’re an easy alternative to credit cards that are becoming more widely accepted as time goes on.

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The upcoming national social media boycott: Everything you need to know

Give up social media for the sake of a good cause. That’s the rallying point behind the upcoming nationwide boycott of Facebook and Instagram. Starting Nov. 10, activists will log out of their social media accounts to protest what they see as Facebook’s destructive role in American life.

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Google redesign: New features and tricks to know about for your next search

Whether it’s Amazon, Microsoft, Apple or Google, Big Tech likes to make a production out of its big announcements. Even when there’s no big stage production, the big boys make sure everyone knows that something is coming. Though we’re living in a time of social distancing, anyone can attend these events virtually.

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If you pick up your phone and see this number, don't answer

Robocalls and spam phone calls will not disappear anytime soon, and unfortunately, there isn’t much that we can do about it. A recent study found that just under 4 billion Americans received such a call in only May this year.

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New iOS update fixes problematic iPhone bugs - Update now

While iOS updates often bring innovative new features and options to customize your iPhone, they also tend to come with bugs. The recent release of iOS 15 is no exception.

This major iOS release certainly brought its share of iPhone bugs. Tap or click here to see how one bug is knocking out cell service from some users.

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