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7 ways to hack-proof your smartphone to keep your data safe
Data breaches, ransomware and phishing attacks are constantly in the headlines these days. You’ve probably loaded your computer with antivirus software, but what about your smartphone? If you think it’s not susceptible to hacks and virus infections, you’re wrong. Learn these seven tips to secure your device from malicious software and spies.
There’s a deadly oasis in the Sahara Desert
In the desert, any patch of green may seem like a lifesaver, with water and shade. But for some places in the Sahara Desert, an oasis may not be so for all who travel there. For underneath the lush exterior, something more sinister waits.
11 amazing perks you get from your local library you never knew before now
Today, the library is as essential as ever. I mean physical libraries, the same brick-and-mortar buildings that have been lending books since the dawn of America. However, how does a place full of hardbacks and CDs keep pace with the digital universe? By adapting to its logic and evolving with the times. Armed with a simple library card, you can put your tax money to good use and support one of the noblest institutions there is – all the while enjoying a near-limitless supply of literature, periodicals, music, movies, and even free office space.
Wi-Fi vs. Bluetooth vs. USB tethering: Which is best for you?
You have your laptop open and ready because you need to answer some emails or complete a work assignment, but there’s no Wi-Fi in sight. What could end up being a frustrating situation can be resolved with a simple workaround to get you back online.
Beware! A new twist in the old 'White Van Speaker Scam'
When is a deal a deal? Sometimes, we come across an unusually marked down item that’s simply too good to be true. But you know how the saying goes – most of the time, that’s because it is. Have you ever heard of the “White Van Speaker Scam”? It’s one of the oldest scams in the world where a sly salesman tries to sell you what appears to be “the best deal in home theater history.” Well, check again, it might just be “the best scam in home theater history,” if you fall for it.
Interested in working from home? Amazon may be the company for you
To say Amazon is a successful company would be quite the understatement. It has grown far beyond its humble beginnings as an online book store and is now the go-to place for pretty much all shopping needs.
The company also owns Whole Foods and has its hands in so many other areas. For many, the idea of not having Amazon in their lives is not something they want to think about, which goes to show just how big of a brand it is.
What you can do when your Android battery is draining
We love our phones, Android and otherwise, so it’s inevitable we push the batteries to their limits. Especially in moments when we’re lost, so we’re looking at a GPS app while texting a friend, and also playing soothing music to help keep ourselves together, while forgetting to close Twitter. Maybe that’s more of a personal experience, but still, phone batteries need to be reliable so our phones can be reliable too.
How to reveal hidden files in Windows
In an effort to prevent you from deleting or modifying files that you really shouldn’t alter without the proper knowledge, Windows has hidden these files from view by default. The average user doesn’t know the difference, at least not until there is a problem.
