Is your phone safe? Hackers can easily hijack it and steal your information
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It was not all that long ago when cellphones were not particularly common. It may be difficult to remember, but the ability to communicate with others at a moment’s notice was not always at the tip of our fingers or in our pockets. But now, with so many options, make sure you are getting the right phone for you. And the good news is, seniors get extra discounts, you just need to know where to look.
Computers are expensive. That can make you want to hold onto the old Dell you bought six years ago. But sometimes even upgrading your computer’s hardware can’t fix basic problems. No matter how clean your desktop looks, there might be some bugs packed deep into your PC’s code slowing it down. Here’s how to fix those issues fast.
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There are of course robocalls, which none of us like, but those are pretty easy to identify and hang up on. But what if you answered and the message was in Mandarin and it said to be from the Chinese consulate? If you understand the language you might be a bit more inclined to pay attention, so when the voice says you need to take some steps in order to avoid any kind of trouble with the government, you might listen.
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Mark your calendars, it’s that time of year again! Later today, Apple will finally reveal this year’s highly anticipated new iPhones and a slew of its other products. And as usual, if you’re looking to get the latest and greatest from Apple land, you’re probably wondering what you can do with your old iPhone.
Security cameras are a great way to protect your property, but they can also violate your privacy if someone uses them against you without your permission.
Camera technology has advanced immensely in the past few years. They keep getting smaller and smaller, making it possible to conceal them any which way. Disguised cameras are now particularly a big part of the problem because they’re cheap and anyone can easily buy them online.
When it comes to weather, we trust our phones more than the guy on TV. Many apps are out there that provide weather information, but there’s a big problem with most of them. Traditional weather apps run forecasts by zip code or from national weather centers, which means they don’t cover where you’re actually standing. How often does your phone cheerfully say it’s a bright, sunny day while thunder is rocking the house?
As you’re about to step out the door, you get that dreaded low battery alert on your phone. You know you need to leave, but you can’t go MIA in the middle of the day. As you plug in your phone and wait for the battery to charge up, you realize that you’re going to be waiting a while.
You probably know that the biggest cyberattacks in recent memory – the Sony Pictures breach, the Bangladesh Bank heist, and the WannaCry ransomware attacks – are all blamed on a certain state-sponsored hacking group from North Korea. You might think that their schemes are sophisticated but it looks like all of their cyberattacks still start off as simple phishing emails, after all.