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3 easy ways to stop your gadgets from spying on you
Do you ever get the feeling that you’re being watched? It’s eerie! And if you’ve been around any of these items lately, there’s a chance that someone has been spying on you. We all know potential threats like webcams and baby monitors, but these are items you’ve been overlooking.
See every open and hidden device that’s connected to your network in seconds
Consider what is connected to your network. You have your computer, tablet, phone, and television, for starters. Unfortunately, there can also be unwanted users connected to your network slowing you down. Wouldn’t it be nice to know who is actually connected? Now you can.
Teen dies using frayed charging cable
Are you looking to switch or upgrade to a new iPhone? Before you do that, there’s one thing you need to know about, Apple is not keen about using third-party chargers on its gadgets. And for good reason – it can be a matter of life or death.
10 types of spy cameras that could be watching you now, #6 is shocking
Spy cams are hidden all around you and you’d never know it. You won’t believe how clever hidden cameras are. Some even look like soap!
One setting anyone running Windows 10 needs to change now
After a few years of use and continuous charge and recharge cycles on your gadget, your battery will eventually wear down and it won’t hold a charge as efficiently as before. To have a clearer overview of your laptop battery’s condition, prevent battery level misreadings and false alarms, you will have to recalibrate your laptop’s battery. This way you can prevent surprise shutdowns and assess if you really need a new battery.
What’s the most secure way to lock your smartphone? The answer will surprise you
If you think about it, our smartphones hold so much information about us. So how secure is your smartphone against would-be snoopers and hackers? I hope you’re using some kind of security system on your gadget to protect your privacy. Currently, there are a number of ways to lock and unlock our phones. Which ones are more secure than the others? And which one should you use?
Sponsored: Reverse phone lookups to avoid clever scams
Unsolicited phone calls from unknown numbers are not only annoying; they can be extremely dangerous and malicious too. Known as robocall scams, these telephone fraudsters are always looking for ways to steal your hard-earned money. That’s why it is extremely important to stay vigilant against robocall scams and know your options for fighting back.
You'll want to download this newer, faster, slimmer browser
Do you ever find yourself staring at your computer, waiting for a page to load? To get the most out of what your gadgets can accomplish, and save time, you need a web browser that can keep up. I have good news, this new and improved browser will give you both speed and performance.
A safer way to find rentals than Craigslist
Are you looking for a quick way to find a rental property in your area? Instead of scouring through classified ads and searching online, did you know that you can simply use that one social media site that you’re probably using every day?
Channel your inner musician with the best free audio editing program
Is there a musician in you just dying to break out? Maybe you pick up a guitar every now and then but would love to edit some riffs into a song, maybe you have a few friends that play music and you want to try your hand at making an album. Or, perhaps you’re just a fan of music and want to come up with your own beat. Today’s download is perfect for music lovers of all types.