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Hidden iPhone features that could save your life
Since smartphones keep us connected almost all the time, they can also be critical safety and distress signal tools in emergencies and times of dire need. It’s not just a safety beacon you can deploy anytime, it can also divulge important medical data about you during a crisis.
Is your smartphone listening in on your conversations?
For decades, voice-controlled technology was seen strictly as a science fiction construct. Now, our smartphones are no longer used strictly for calls and chats – we can now use our voices to command these gadgets themselves via their built-in smart assistants like Siri and Google Assistant.
Do you still need to "close" apps?
Whether you’re using an Apple iPhone or Google’s Android operating system, you probably spend time closing apps. You may think it improves the performance of your smartphone or tablet or saves battery life. But does it?
10 useful Windows 10 features you probably never use but should
Psst! You’re probably not getting the most out of Windows 10. That’s the Microsoft operating system that’s running on roughly half a billion PCs and laptops. Windows is so commonplace that most of us don’t pay attention to the ways it can make our lives a whole lot easier. These are helpful tricks that you probably forgot are there.
Complete list of Amazon Alexa commands you didn’t know you could use
Many Amazon Alexa users are stuck in a rut and they don’t even know it. They say things like “Alexa, play my music” and “Alexa, what is the weather for today?” Those are handy commands, but they barely scratch the surface of what this very capable voice assistant can do.
Best way for parents to control their kids' online activity
Your children want their independence. They want to venture out of the nest and stay up on the latest trends, no matter how impractical.
Bottom line, it’s a big world out there, with an even bigger internet. There are a million and a half different things you could worry about at any given moment. It’s just what every parent does.
How to deactivate your Facebook account without deleting it
Are you sick and tired of Facebook? Maybe it’s the fake news. Or the one-up viral videos. Or the ads. Facebooks users are noticeably tuning out.
Facebook said that it’s doing something to fix the problem. It will tweak its algorithm to prioritize your friends’ posts, you know, the posts that really matter to you. Connecting with friends is what made Facebook so popular anyway.
Why is everyone talking about 5G and what do you need to know about it?
5G is coming! It will be 10 times faster than your smartphone with game-changing innovations you will not believe. It’s simply the next generation of cellphones that will significantly transform the way you interact with the internet and internet-connected devices.
Make sure that no one is stealing your Wi-Fi
You pay a lot of money to access the internet. You may not think about it, except when you’re paying bills.
Most of the time, you, your family and friends just log onto the internet by tapping into your wireless router. All your digital devices use that Wi-Fi to connect. So, it’s worth the money you pay every month, whether it’s $25, $100, or somewhere in between.
Warning! This Netflix scam could empty your bank account
Netflix has nearly 100 million subscribers worldwide, and I’m sure you’re one of them or know someone who is. That’s what makes this so worrisome. Now, cybercriminals are targeting Netflix users to get into your bank account and steal your money.