IT scam alert, don't buy a BMW, browser tab trick

July 15, 2022

Scammers have a clever new way to get into your computer. Don’t fall for it. Plus, an easy way to rid your phone of all those open browser tabs, and what you didn’t notice about that already iconic space photo captured by the James Webb telescope. And find out about BMW’s bold new move to get you to pay a lot of money each month.

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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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Scammers are getting ready for Amazon Prime Day - Here's how to outsmart them

The most exciting date for many online shoppers is when Amazon’s annual Prime Day rolls around. Stretching over two days in mid-July, the online retail giant has some steep discounts on many items.

Sadly, it’s also a significant day for scammers. Prime Day marks an opportunity where potential victims might forego the “if it’s too good to be true” rule, falling into a scam trap.

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23 funniest optical illusions actually worth sharing with a friend

Optical illusions are like visual magic. They can amuse, confuse and even teach you a little about yourself. If you’re in the mood for a laugh, you’ll love our roundup of the 20 funniest optical illusions on the internet.

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TikTok to lawmakers: We're working to protect U.S. data - Is it safe to use?

Video sharing platform TikTok is extremely popular and has many viral sensations. In the U.S., there are around 80 million active monthly users, contributing to the overall global user count of 660 million.

But for all the viral trends and challenges it creates, the Chinese-based platform is no stranger to controversy. TikTok has repeatedly been accused of mishandling user data to the point where FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr asked Google and Apple to remove it from their app stores.

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