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We tried Robokiller. Here's what we liked and didn't like
In this post, we look at a smartphone app specifically designed to combat robocalls. We tested it on an iPhone for 30 days, and we’re 50-50 on whether we’d recommend it. There were things we liked about it and things we thought could be better. There were also some entertaining moments when an answer bot intercepted telemarketing calls.
Are your kids hooked on Fortnite? It can become a dangerous addiction
Video gaming sure isn’t what it used to be. Long gone are the days of side-scrolling, low-resolution games with no online functions. Today, a game has become so popular that some kids have trouble walking away from it – which can lead to problems at home and school. Meet the wildly popular online game Fortnite. Medical professionals have a warning for parents because, for some young people, this game is apparently the equivalent of being addicted to drugs.
How to tell if someone is snooping on your PC or Mac
Take a moment to think about all the private data stored on your computer. You probably have all your photos, videos, resumes, contacts, documents and other sensitive information saved on your PC or Mac. Someone could do a lot of damage with that information, which is why it’s important to know how to spot computer spies.
Hidden' cameras everywhere - what you need to know
Look around yourself right now. Odds are you’ll see a camera or two. Whether in your phone, mounted to a ceiling, or built into your computer, cameras have become so commonplace we tend to forget they’re all around us. Sounds spooky, right? Well, there’s no going back to the pre-camera days, but there is some info you should be aware of to secure your privacy.
Seen any solar power tax break ads on Facebook? They're scams
Have you seen any of the hundreds of Facebook ads that were promising big tax breaks if you installed new solar energy panels? The sketchy ads claim that with new tax incentives, you can actually make money by installing solar tech on your home. Spoiler alert: They’re all scams. Plus: There’s a spooky data harvesting catch that may put your personal information at risk, leading to robocalls or worse.
9 apps to help you plan date night
Figuring out how you want to spend date night is a task in and of itself. You need to consider who’s going to watch the kids, where you’re going and how you’re going to get there. Date night is supposed to be a stress-free time for you and your special someone to unwind and take a break from the grind of the week, so here are my favorite apps that can take the load off of you and help you focus more on the fun than the planning.
How to customize your web browser
Google Chrome is the most popular web browser today for many reasons, but the biggest of all is how easy it is to customize. We’re going to show you the many ways Chrome can be tailored to your personal tastes by guiding you through our favorite Chrome Commands. These commands, once you type them into Chrome’s address bar, really let you alter the way you experience the web.
Has technology replaced all personal connections?
Think back to when you were a kid, playing outside and having fun with your friends. Before you knew it, mom was yelling out the window at the top of her lungs, “DINNER TIME!” That was a time when more people had personal connections, and face-to-face conversations. These days it seems people would rather speak through technology than in person. I’ll show you some old-school ways to reconnect with the important people in your life.
Here we go again: 540 million records of Facebook users leaked by app developers
The regular occurrences of data breaches and leaks are grim reminders that no matter how careful you are with your online profiles, your information is just one server glitch away from public exposure. So brace yourself yet again. If you are (or were) a Facebook user, you’ll want to know more about the latest round of exposed user data.
How to use the Apple Watch to monitor your health
Health is a hot topic in technology. From tracking workouts to monitoring sleep cycles, we have more ways to study our own health in depth than ever before. This is why the Apple Watch has staked a key part of its reputation on health. If you have an Apple Watch on your wrist, then you will want to make the most of its helpful health features.