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Have you heard about the new ideas Californian legislators are cooking up? Listen to this one-minute episode to find out why I’m giving these new bills the thumbs up.

 


10 Google autocompletes that will have you laughing or scratching your head

Most people stick with the default search engine built into their browsers. While this is not necessarily bad, you may want to branch out and see what else exists. Search engines each have their unique look, features and level of privacy.

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Vehicle security warning: Own one of these cars and you’re at risk

When a manufacturer releases a defective product, it can volunteer to recall it. If the risk is significant enough, the government will step in and enforce it. Either way, the consumer may not know about the recall until later.

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Traveling abroad? How to choose between a SIM card, eSIM and international plan

When connecting to Wi-Fi outside your home, you must be extra careful. Unsecure connections put you at risk of being spied on and having vital information stolen by cybercriminals. Tap or click here for our number one public network security rule.

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4 things you might have missed in NASA’s first Webb telescope image

NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope on April 24, 1990. Hubble has made more than a million observations, including detailed pictures of the birth and death of stars and galaxies billions of light years away.

On Dec. 25, 2021, NASA launched the James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful telescope ever built. It’s able to see further and more clearly than any other telescope. Tap or click here to track Webb’s journey across the stars.

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This rental scam could leave you out a lot of money with no place to live

Moving out of your home and into another can be stressful. There are so many aspects that can go wrong. But one of the problems you definitely don’t want to be faced with is paying for a place that doesn’t actually exist.

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Vehicle recall warning! Thousands of Fords, Nissans, Hyundais and Hondas at risk

Driving a vehicle that is part of a recall can be dangerous. In the last few weeks, almost half a million cars have been found to have severe defects that put you and other drivers at risk.

Fortunately, there are ways to discover if your car has been recalled. Tap or click here for five easy ways to find out.

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This week on Tech Refresh: Sky cruises, Google Maps tricks, more inbox spam

Tech Refresh is your weekly fun podcast with Kim, Allie and Matt. In about 30 minutes, get the tech news you need to know, digital life tips you can use to impress your friends and family, and a lot of laughs. 

Click the play button below to listen, or find Tech Refresh on your favorite podcast player. Just search “Komando.” Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.

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Are you smarter than a 3rd grader? This math problem is perplexing the internet

Are you obsessed with brainteasers? Us too. Tap or click here for some of our other mind-bending obsessions, too.

If you’re a fan of Reddit’s r/mildlyinfuriating forum, you may already be familiar with the children’s riddle that has set the entire subreddit ablaze with frustration and fury.

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Optical illusion: Spot the butterfly in this tricky image

This optical illusion won’t stretch your thinking muscle, but it will test your vision. While some optical illusions can reveal aspects of your personality, some are purely for fun. Some establish if you have the patience to inspect an image painstakingly.

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Update your browser! Major issue hits Edge

No matter which internet browser you prefer, you must always keep it up to date. That is especially important this week, as Google’s Chrome and Microsoft’s Edge browsers are vulnerable to exploitation from hackers.

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