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If you were a Google Play Music subscriber, it’s time to say your goodbyes. The company announced Google Play Music is ending and will be transitioned over to YouTube Music. If you’re confused about how this change will work and exactly how YouTube Music works, we’ve got answers!
Imagine this: your friend shoots you a text with a simple message. “Is this you?” they ask. Anxiety shoots through your heart as you wonder if someone leaked a compromising or unflattering image or video.
So you click on your friend’s attachment. Just like that, you’ve fallen for one of the biggest Facebook scams out there. So far, this dangerous Facebook scam has duped around 500,000 people.
Scammers are becoming so brazen in their tactics that they are going so far as to impersonate federal officials. This month, an alert was issued that criminals are phoning potential victims, claiming to be FBI agents. Tap or click here for details of this nasty scam.
Have you ever been the victim of identity theft? If you have had your identity stolen, you know how hard it can be to clean up the mess it leaves behind.
The problem is, it can be a difficult crime to avoid. There are many ways you can end up a victim of identity theft, but one of the most common is via hacks or data leaks that expose your personal information. If these criminals get their hands on your information, you could end up a victim of the worst identity theft scam you’ve never heard of.
If you don’t ditch Windows 7, you could poison your water supply. Last week, a cybercriminal attacked a Florida city’s online system. They remotely manipulated the chemical levels, skyrocketing the amount of lye that slipped into the drinking water.
With so many scam emails going around, you would be forgiven for dismissing real communication about a security breach. Cybercriminals will often piggyback off known breaches, looking to trick victims into handing over sensitive information like account passwords and banking information.
Millions of Americans have gotten rid of cable and replaced it with streaming services. It’s a great way to save money and the hassle of long service contracts.
There are tons of options to choose from when it comes to streaming, and more are constantly being added. There are services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and Apple TV, for starters. Which streaming service is best for you? Tap or click here to find out as we compare some of the top options.
Missing the performance of your brand-new Android? We can’t take you back in time, but we can show you a few apps that can speed things up again. Running a cleaner is one way to boost your phone’s performance. It can help improve your device’s speed and help declutter by removing junk files.
The pandemic has led to more virtual communication than at any time in history. Whether you’re attending a work meeting or witnessing a friend’s wedding, you can do so digitally.
Facebook Messenger allows you to make phone calls, chat over video or send and receive texts. However, there are some privacy concerns to worry about. Tap or click here for a quick way to secure Messenger. Even with the risks, chances are you know people who use Messenger and it’s a super convenient way to keep in touch.
Here’s the top tech tip for today: Turn off any funny filters before appearing in court. Otherwise, you might wind up like Rod Ponton, a lawyer who came into the digital courtroom with a Zoom filter on. He popped up on the screen as an adorable kitten.