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When you’re feeling lonely, a notification from your phone can sound exciting. Just be careful about clicking on any links. Smishing scams are skyrocketing, so watch out for spam texts hiding in your phone.
Unfamiliar with the term “smishing”? Here’s a quick recap: A smishing scam is a random text message that urges you to click a link. Despite the silly name, smishing is serious. In 2020, these scams stole $86 million from Americans.
Most cybercriminals are stealthy when scamming people out of money. They might send mass emails with malicious links or attachments and wait for victims to enter their banking details or personal information.
More aggressive thieves reach for the phone. They devise elaborate schemes to trick you into handing over personal information, account credentials or banking details. The worst part is that you often don’t realize it’s a scam until it’s too late.
Who doesn’t enjoy a quick break in the middle of the day? Train your brain with fun challenges you can find online. We found a few free hidden browser games that you can play right now.
One of the most entertaining ways to pass the time is to play a game on your phone. The good news is there are tons of options to choose from. Tap or click here for 10 of the best smartphone games to play.
More mobile phone users are concerned about how apps access, disseminate and process their data. And with good reason, many apps have been found to extract more information than necessary.
Apple recently instituted several measures against app developers that play fast and loose with your data. The most significant change was the introduction of the App Privacy Report in iOS 15.2. But that is not the only weapon you have against data leakage.
Regarding storage, two important factors must be considered: Capacity and security. You want enough space to store your files, and you want them stored safely.
Cloud storage is an excellent choice for storing photos. You don’t have to worry about cluttering and slowing down your phone, and you can access them from your computer, phone or other connected devices. We’ve broken down a few options for you. Tap or click here to check out our report on Google Photos vs. iCloud vs. IDrive.
Americans bought nearly twice as many electric cars in the first quarter of 2022 as in the first quarter of 2021. If you want one now, we wish you the best of luck — many are on backorder, and you’ll be lucky to get one this year. Tap or click here for five of the bestselling EVs in the U.S.
If you’re struggling to focus, start training your brain with optical illusions, riddles and puzzles. Studies suggest that challenging your brain with crosswords, games and more can help manage daily tasks better. Put yourself to the test and see if you can spot the hidden money in this optical illusion.
Smartphone notifications are meant to give you a quick reminder or alert of messages, events, social media updates and more.
Sometimes you don’t want notifications to pop up, like when you’re sleeping or in a work meeting. Tap or click here to disable notifications from your lock screen.
“SIM” is short for subscriber identity module. It’s a chip that identifies your phone and connects you with SMS, phone services and cellular data. Then, eSIM technology builds upon this concept, allowing you to add a second line of service without disrupting your current plan.
We’re more than halfway through the year, and there have already been more than a dozen major vehicle recalls. Last week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalled more than 50 million cars. Tap or click here to find out if your vehicle is affected.
