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As the big bipartisan war on Big Tech heats up, Facebook’s PR machine has cranked out yet another diversion. The problem? We’ve heard this one before.
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Few things in Hollywood can elevate your cinematic profile faster than capturing the perfect camera angle, shot or effect. Most directors of photography will confess that it can take a lifetime to achieve.
Famed director Alfred Hitchcock made 37 films before the iconic dolly zoom camera effect was first used (1958’s Vertigo). Director Stanley Kubrick’s film (The Shining) achieved one of the best camera shots ever. The eerie single-take of Danny Torrance riding his tricycle down the Overlook Hotel’s corridors has been described as one of history’s most iconic scenes.
Choosing the right mobile phone can almost be as stressful as moving to a different house. There are so many things that you need to take into consideration. And if you make the wrong choice, you are stuck with it for a long time.
Viral scams are a serious problem, not just in the U.S. but globally. The latest statistics from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center show just how widespread they truly are.
And don’t think that the global pandemic slowed things down for scammers either. On the contrary, the FBI has seen more complaints over the last year than years prior. Tap or click here for eight tips to avoid coronavirus scams.
When you’ve got a ton of options for wireless plans, it can be tough to find the best fit. You’ll have to think about your internet use and the number of people on your plan. Are you a single person who loves streaming, or are you and your spouse data minimalists?
Who doesn’t like to win prizes, especially if they are the latest Apple AirPods or a brand-new Apple Watch? But how often do you enter competitions like that, and what are your odds of winning? Could it be a scam?
If you received a notification from Amazon that you have won one of their sweepstakes, it is probably a scam. In today’s uncertain economy, where millions of workers have lost their jobs, criminals see millions of potential victims. Tap or click here to see viral scams that could cost you thousands.
Over the past decade, GoFundMe has developed a reputation for generosity, kindness and occasional strangeness. Since anyone can throw up a money campaign, you’ll see all sorts of stories. Some folks need money for surgery, others need to pay their vet bills and some just want to throw money at their favorite celebrities.
Millions of Americans have already received at least one dose of the COVID vaccine. We’re not out of the woods yet, but there is finally hope that we’ll turn the corner soon.
If you want to get vaccinated, you might have a few questions. Are you eligible, where can you get one and is there a way to find out when new doses are available? Tap or click here for insider tips for scheduling your COVID-19 vaccination.
Signing into websites and services used to be as simple as putting in your username and password. But as cybercriminals technology became more sophisticated, so too did the need for more robust security procedures. Tap or click here to see how nasty malware steals banking passwords and 2FA codes.
When a manufacturer releases a product to the public, they are responsible for any defects or overlooked issues. These could be minor, causing an inconvenience at best, or dangerous to consumer health and safety. The problem could affect a few thousand units or millions.
The current plague of annoying robocalls, telemarketing and spam calls is bigger than ever, and it seems like it’s getting worse each day. This is why it’s so important to protect your personal phone number.
Treat it like it’s as confidential as your other sensitive information — your banking credentials, address, Social Security number. And don’t give it away willy-nilly as you probably did before.
