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Google Plus, meet MySpace. Almost eight years ago, Google launched its own social media site: Google Plus. Now Google is quietly shutting down the site. Google Plus had been struggling with low ad revenue. How will the closure affect businesses that used it?
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Our battle against scammers is ever-changing. Criminals continuously change their patterns and they constantly think of loopholes to exploit and ingenious ways to snare their next victim.
For instance, there’s a new elaborate cellphone scam spreading that can literally cost you thousands of dollars. Here’s a hint: If someone on the phone asks you for your account verification code, please don’t comply — it’s most likely a scammer waiting to strike.
It doesn’t take an entire Hollywood film crew to make a great video. Today’s Android smartphones shoot video and record sound in such high quality that your device can be your cinematographer, sound crew and editor all at once. We can’t magically transform you into Steven Spielberg, but we do have some tips that will help you shoot better movies using Android.
It’s tough to imagine life these days without Wi-Fi. Our routers serve all kinds of purposes, whether it’s providing internet for guests in a storefront, interconnected workplaces, digital ads in stores, gaming, or security. Having all these different functions running through the same device makes you wonder just how much your router is capable of. Well, turns out you can get your router to work even harder for you than you thought. I’ll show you how.
Apple has mainly watched from the sidelines as criminals launch volleys at Windows machines, which are a juicier target thanks to how many of them are out there compared to Macs. But Macs aren’t bulletproof to viruses and malware. Here are some top security programs you can get right now.
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You’re not going to believe this one. One of the most audacious and incredible robocall scams is apparently making a big comeback.
Remember the Chinese Consulate or Embassy robocall scam that spread across the U.S. last year?
Public networks are so commonplace and convenient that our digital security tends to be an afterthought. Hackers and cybercriminals, though, are counting on your lack of fear since it makes their jobs that much easier. Having a VPN, a virtual private network, can help protect you from digital thieves. This Android browser alternative to Chrome is including a built-in VPN in its latest version. Here’s how you can benefit.
Watching our favorite TV shows or movies has become even easier as the platforms we use continue to evolve. Outside of physical Blu-Ray discs, the current methods for viewing your favorite programs are through streaming and downloading. Although both are entirely digital, they’re actually two different methods of tuning in. Compared to one another, is downloading superior to streaming? Or is it the other way around? We’ll go over the differences, advantages, and disadvantages between both of these media formats.
What comes to mind when you hear the term streaming service? You probably think about Netflix, where you can binge-watch multiple seasons of your favorite shows all at once. But, the streaming service world is constantly evolving. Many streamers now offer live TV, filling the void for those who were worried about not being able to watch things like sports and news if they got rid of cable. YouTube TV is an example of a streaming service that offers live TV. It launched a couple years ago, but hasn’t been available to everyone in the U.S. — until now!
