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The best ways to free up storage on your iPhone
With all the cool stuff our iPhones can do, filling up our storage is always a possibility. If there’s not enough storage, we can’t take pictures or videos, download podcasts or music, add new games or apps, or even install operating system updates that contain important security fixes.
All Americans will get a text from President Trump
UPDATED Monday, September 17: The Trump administration has delayed the national wireless alert test until October 3. It was originally scheduled to go out Thursday, September 20 but FEMA announced it will be pushed back due to response efforts to Tropical Depression Florence.
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Watch out! New Costco phone scam targets consumers
It’s amazing how many sneaky ways criminals find to rip us off. You’d think they would eventually run out of ideas, but that doesn’t seem to be happening anytime soon. This particular scam is very convincing and people all across the country are falling for it. Whether you’re a Costco member or not, you’re at great risk.
Free tool to diagnose and fix USB troubles
Most likely there’s been a time or two where you’ve nearly lost your mind trying to figure out what the problem was. You’ve probably spent way too much time troubleshooting when your device has stopped working correctly, or your version of Windows wouldn’t recognize the new device you were trying to use.
The wireless security cameras with the most free cloud storage
Home security is as important as ever, and the great news is there are plenty of cameras that will help protect our homes. They are easy to set up and do a great job of monitoring what goes on in and around your home, with some doing even more than that. But along with just watching the happenings, one of the best things they can do is record the video to be watched later. After all, you probably don’t have time to just monitor your home all day, but may at some point have a need to check the tape.
Best laptops under $500
Nowadays, there are many reasonably priced budget laptops on the market. With the power of modern hardware, they can even provide a decent computing experience without completely draining your wallet. If you’re looking for a reasonably priced laptop that’s suitable for everyday tasks, look no further.
Apple just discontinued a bunch of products - Is yours on the chopping block?
Apple just held its big iPhone event last Wednesday and in case you didn’t know by now, the company released three new iPhones and the Apple Watch Series 4. Although it’s always exciting when gadgets are updated with shinier, more advanced features, older gadgets are inevitably pushed into obsolescence. As such, heads up! A bunch of older Apple products just got discontinued.
Top carriers offer discounted senior phone plans - which is best?
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.
Fix common Windows errors with a single click
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.