Facebook power outage: Server error or a hack?

Open/download audioFacebook had a major outage that was believed to be a server error. But when you think about it, servers can’t be so easily misconfigured, which leads me to wonder, could it have been a hack?

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Frightening webcam email looks too real to be a hacker scam

Cybercriminals are constantly coming up with new ways to scam people. Some take things as far as using blackmail and scare tactics to trick people into giving up information or money. This email in particular looks so real that you might mistake it for a legitimate one, but it’s not. I’ll show you how to tell the difference and what to do about it.

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Simple way to keep your browser tabs organized

When working on your computer, you might look up at some point and notice you have so many tabs open that you find it difficult to know which is which. Maybe it’s just five, six or seven tabs, but even that can seem like enough to confuse you. Good thing there is this great Chrome browser extension that will help you organize all those tabs so you can keep on working.

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How to set up a mobile hot spot on Android

If you’re tired of relying on public Wi-Fi networks, set up a hotspot on your Android phone. This way, you can use your phone’s data connection to get online with your laptop or tablet, no matter where you are. Other devices can use your hotspot like a regular Wi-Fi network.

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Don't accidentally install junk when you download software

There have long been debates over which apps or programs out there are the best. One thing we can all agree on is that free is better. Well, although that might be true sometimes, those free downloads might come with a little more than you bargained for. These are the apps that might be more pain than gain.

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Update: Streaming service price changes on Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, Apple and others

Dropping cable TV used to be a surefire way to save some money every month. You could just sign up for Netflix and have access to thousands of movies and TV shows. Well, things have changed. Now there are so many other streaming services to choose from and so many different plans that you might not be able to decide which is the best for the price. Here are the most popular services and everything you get with them.

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Do AirPods and other EarPods cause cancer? Here's the scary research

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They’re polarizing, but the Apple’s AirPods, the courageous wireless earbuds that promised to whisk us away to an untethered musical wonderland, are undeniably big hits.

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Windows 10 will now automatically uninstall buggy updates

The last six months have not been great for Windows 10. One issue after another has seemed to plague the operating system. The issues have prompted the company to quietly roll out an update that seems to work somewhat like a fail-safe. This is how Windows is defending itself against its next mistake.

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5 things only your Android phone can do (and an iPhone can’t)

If you’re an Android lover, you may think that your smartphone is something special — and in reality, you would be right. Your little device can do some things other smartphones only wish they could do. Here are some of the most amazing things that you can do only with an Android.

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You won't believe Apple's smart glasses that are coming soon

Google Glass was the first attempt at wearable smart glasses, and it failed in an epic fashion. It seems that Apple thinks they can do it better than Google when it comes to this venture. Recently, some concept images were leaked of the proposed device that might just make you think again about smart glasses.

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3 million cars vulnerable to serious hacking attacks

Connected cars are continually increasing in popularity. With that comes an increase in susceptibility to cyberattacks. Now hackers are using that connection to take control of smart cars. You won’t believe how they were able to do it.

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