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‘The Tudors’ (Netflix)
This series is set in England during the Reign of King Henry VIII in the 16th century. “The Tudors” follows the young king as he has to deal with conflicts inside and outside of his kingdom. If you decide to check out this series, you might recognize familiar faces such as Henry Cavill from “Man of Steel” and Natalie Dormer from “Game of Thrones.” This title is available to stream on Netflix.
10 apps you didn't know existed before now
Apple’s AppStore went live 10 years ago and four years later, Google announced Google Play. Who knew that over just a few short years, mobile apps would completely transform our day-to-day lives? With about 8 million apps in the Google Play store and 2.2 million in the Apple App Store it’s no wonder some of them get lost in the crowd.
5 smartphone apps that might be spying on you
Spy apps may have been designed so that parents can watch over their kids, but that’s not where it stops. These sneaky apps can be used by boyfriends, girlfriends, family members, or even suspicious employers. While we are telling you about these apps, it’s strictly for you to know what is out there. Be forewarned that these apps are not legal in certain states.
One clear sign your Android has a virus
Hackers around the world work day and night to figure out ways to break into your Android smartphone to collect personal and private information. They want all the information in your smartphone, from bank accounts and passwords to email and social media. That’s why you should keep your eyes peeled for the most obvious signs of Android malware.
Podcast You'll Love: 'Freakonomics' explains the world through economics
Podcasts do make boring subjects listenable. Most people blanch at the thought of history, or politics, or economics. But a good podcast can cut through all the resistance and share some good information in an entertaining way.
Warning for parents: online safety filters don't work
I know it may feel like the internet is half porn, but the best academic estimates put the number at between 5 and 15 percent. But kids only need to stumble across one page of explicit content to ruin their day.
If you have youngsters in your home and you’re considering or are currently using online filtering programs to keep then away from internet porn, listen up!
How to find out what apps you've purchased
If you own an iPhone or iPad, there’s a good chance you have visited the App Store quite a few times. There is pretty much an app for anything, many of which are free and most of which do not cost all that much. Depending on how long you have owned your phone or tablet, the number of apps you have downloaded could be quite high.
Choose the best HDTV antenna for you
A long time ago, antennas were a pretty simple proposition, but now you have to sift through a variety of options and styles. You will see different ranges listed and a variety of designs from ones that look like rayguns to ones that look like a flat piece of paper.