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If you own an Amazon Echo or a Ring security camera, you’re about to share your internet connection with your neighbors … unless you say no.
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It is nearly impossible to browse the internet and not be asked to “accept cookies” on a webpage. Surely there is no need to explain that we are not talking about chocolate-chip or oatmeal, but browser cookies.
Coming in different shapes and colors, a banner will usually pop up at the bottom of a page, asking you to accept the company’s cookies. Most of us will blissfully click OK without giving any real thought to it.
I hear from callers, listeners, and readers all the time who say they’re just tired of Big Tech companies, their power, and their control. You know the ones — Google, Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, and Twitter. It got me wondering, just how widespread is this feeling? I put together a poll and sent it out to subscribers of my free newsletters. The results shocked me, and I bet they’ll surprise you, too.
The pandemic caused an increase in in-home deliveries. As restrictions were put in place and stores closed their doors, people needed some way to get their essentials and products for work, school and entertainment.
Just a few short years after the first email was sent in 1971, unsolicited messages made their debut. From there it has been a downward spiral of clogged-up inboxes.
Now there are about 122 billion spam emails sent every day. Over 50% of all emails sent in a 24-hour period are estimated to be spam – severely slowing down the sending and receiving of important messages.
The pandemic played a huge role in introducing online shopping to millions of people who otherwise wouldn’t have used it. By some estimates, there will be 300 million regular online shoppers by 2023.
How do you make sure your purchases, your payment methods, and your info are secure? Tap or click for four ways to make online shopping safer.
With so much competition in Big Tech, developers have to keep rolling out new features and updates. Apple and Google are constantly vying for your interest in the immense mobile market. One way to get your attention is with big annual events showcasing what’s to come.
Back in the day, keeping an eye on your home from afar meant spending a fortune on professional installation and a monthly monitoring contract. Today, you can order and install a few cameras, a smart doorbell, or a full-blown security system on your own.
Laundry is a chore at the best of times. The last thing you want to do while ironing your pants is to give yourself third-degree burn wounds. Unfortunately, that is what has happened to some users of one dangerous product. Tap or click here to see if your car made a recent recall list.
It’s a sad fact that scammers are not going away. These bad actors constantly come up with new ways to bilk people out of information and money, and even the most vigilant people can become victims.
The easing of COVID restrictions combined with the warming months makes travel a tempting venture. If you’re considering a vacation rental, beware of crooks who are after your money and privacy. Tap or click here for some tips on staying safe when booking a rental.
Times are tough as the world moves through a pandemic and anything we can do to save money is helpful. While restrictions have eased and some are returning to their workplaces, others are still working remotely.
There are few things more frustrating than a slow computer, especially when you’re working on something important. Tap or click here for some tips on getting your PC or Mac up to speed.
