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Know when malware or spies turn your webcam or mic on with this free download
Cybersecurity should be taken seriously. It seems there are high-profile ransomware hacks all the time, and they infect individuals and private industries around the country. The latest ransomware attack spread across Russia, Ukraine, Turkey and Bulgaria, crippling multiple news organizations and transportation systems. It was Russian ransomware called Bad Rabbit.
Facebook wants you to upload naked pictures of yourself to help them, really
Facebook has an amazingly high number of users and you’re probably one of them. One reason it’s so popular is the way it’s constantly coming out with new features to make your experience better. But is the company going too far with its new venture?
iPhone X unveiled: Kim's trusted opinion - Do you get what you pay for?
The iPhone X is finally out and it’s the most expensive iPhone ever. But is it worth the high admission price? I will give you my trusted opinion about the phone and whether it’s worth the fuss and the money.
The government wants to give you a free Fitbit
A new government program aims to give out free Fitbits to promote health research. Fitbits are so popular but they are also somewhat expensive. What if you could get your very own for free? I’ll show you how.
How to find hidden spy devices in your home or rental
We’ve talked about creepers using hidden cameras planted in vacation rental homes and hotel rooms without the renter’s knowledge. If this is disturbing to you, well, it should be. And it’s not just rental homes and hotels you need to worry about. How about your own home? If someone manages to implant a bug inside your house, how would you know?
Access your PC remotely using any browser
Businesses all over the world have been using VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) so employees can securely and remotely log into their work computers. Let’s say you’re at home and forgot something important on your work computer, no worries. Just log into your computer’s IP address using the company’s VPN and you have full access.
10 Amazon Echo commands you have to try
Have you joined the “smart home” revolution yet? One of the centerpieces of a smart home is Alexa and her many talents. If you already have an Echo, or better yet, multiple Amazon Echos around your house, there are useful features that you probably haven’t tried yet.
Microsoft will pay you to use Bing
Are you familiar with Bing or have you used it in the past? Well now is a good time to give it another try and get paid for it too. Microsoft will pay you to use its search engine instead of Google’s.
New iOS 11 HEIF photos replaces JPGs with gotchas
Taking photos with your iPhone or iPad is so convenient nowadays. But you probably don’t give much thought to the technical secrets behind taking photos. With the release of the new iOS 11, there is a new format that you will need to start getting familiar with. But there’s a gotcha.
Slow PC or Mac? Speed it up with these tricks
Anyone who uses a computer has probably experienced this one time or another, a PC or Mac that seems to bog down over time. Your programs open sluggishly, web browsing seems pokey, apps are lagging and your computer startup time is worse than ever. But before you throw your computer out to the nearest recycle bin, I have some troubleshooting ideas.