Modern slavery: Model escapes captors who allegedly try to sell her on the Dark Web

Open/download audioThe Dark Web. It’s a fascinating and dangerous place, but as public intrigue grows, so does the number of horrific stories that emerge from this misunderstood corner of the internet. One such story is the traumatic nightmare that British model, Chloe Ayling claims she went through when she was kidnapped and sold online. In this Komando on Demand podcast, I’ll explain how this modern technology is enabling modern slavery and speak with the freedom fighters who bring cyber criminals to justice.

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I’m sure you know that a “firewall” was originally the metal barrier separating you from the engine of your car. Now, it’s used in relation to computers as well. A computer firewall serves a similar purpose to the one inside cars. It blocks dangerous or untrustworthy information packets from getting into your network.

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Protect your home with strategically placed security cameras

One of the easiest ways to protect your home is with 24/7 monitoring and well-placed security cameras. But where should you install them? Placement is key, so take my advice. Here are the top areas burglars strike most.

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Fun: The first animal you see reveals a lot about you

Do you have hidden personality traits that others, and possibly you don’t even know about? Psychologists have been using images for decades to understand more about people. Now, there’s a picture circulating online that can reveal tons of information about you at first glance.

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Watch full-length movies for free

The history of watching movies at home is a long one, evolving from 8mm film to broadcast to VHS to DVD to Blu-ray to digital downloads and, most recently, to streaming video. Streaming video services have taken over physical discs, broadcast and cable TV.

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True tales from tech support: The funniest 'issues' ever solved

We’re sure you’ve heard the classic tech support story about the customer who says their computer’s coffee holder broke and demands a replacement. After several minutes of bewildered back-and-forth, the support tech realizes the customer is talking about the tray of the CD drive!

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How to organize your photos so they’re not a big mess anymore

Do you have hundreds or thousands of digital photos that you have accumulated over the years since the inception of digital cameras? What about the photos you are storing on your smartphone? When you upload them to your computer, would you know where to find them?

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5 steps to cutting your data usage in half

Going over your allotted monthly data can be frustrating. You start to notice your speeds throttled or your data gets cut off till the new billing cycle, or worse, you face big fees. These five tips will help you stay under the limit.

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How to stop your iPhone and Android from tracking you

Your smartphone can do plenty of amazing things. It’s practically a portal to your whole digital existence. What you may not realize is that it’s quietly recording details about your life. You might be shocked, but that little gadget in your pocket has got you almost all figured out.

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If you use Uber, you may be entitled to a settlement payment

We’ve come to rely on transportation services like Uber for their convenience and we trust them with our safety. But that is not the case with this lawsuit. I’ll tell you why. If you’re eligible, you will qualify to be part of a $32.5 million Settlement Fund.

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eBook lovers will dig this new way to get free books

Who doesn’t like to read a good book? Do you still enjoy going to the library to find free good books, but like the convenience of reading one on your tablet or eReader? In that case, now you’ll get the best of both worlds!

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