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Amazon Prime Day begins at 3 a.m. tomorrow morning. Today, tips on what to buy this Prime Day and how to find the best deals — plus what not to buy.

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How to spot 10 common election scams

The 2020 election is less than a month away. With millions of people voting, it’s a perfect opportunity for thieves to trick people and take their money.

How are crooks targeting victims? Phone and email scams are the most common tactics. But this year, they’re also leveraging social media to spread disinformation. Tap or click here to see why so many voters want social media shut down during the election.

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Malware alert: Avoid this fake workers' compensation phishing attack

There’s quite a bit to worry about when it comes to safety on the web. Malware, phishing, hacking — these are all real threats to contend with when you’re opening web pages, downloading files, sharing documents or even checking your email.

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You can't replace your photos – Get them off your phone now

How many photos are on your smartphone? A study conducted by Gigaom found the average person keeps 630 photos and 25 videos on their device — but many of us have thousands.

It might seem convenient to keep all your photos in one spot, but if you aren’t backing them up, you could lose everything if your phone breaks. Tap or click here to see mistakes you’re making with your phone that’s killing it.

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5G: What it means for you

The topic of 5G has been a hot one lately — and for good reason. Who doesn’t want lightning speed data?

But with the excitement also comes questions that you need answers to. After all, smartphones are the primary way most of us communicate, and this 5G rollout will change the way we use data, download apps and make calls.

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Scammers are out on Amazon Prime Day - 10 ways to protect yourself

Are you ready for Prime Day? One of the year’s biggest shopping events is just around the corner, which means you’ll have to beat the crowds if you want to snag the best deals.

Want a head start on all the best Prime Day sales? Tap or click here to see our favorite early deals.

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If you see someone making this hand gesture on Zoom, they need your help

How much time have you spent indoors since the pandemic started? For many Americans, work, school and socializing took a digital turn once cities locked down. And thanks to tech like video chat apps and smartphones, things might stay that way for some time.

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Say cheese! 10 best photo editing apps for Android

When it comes to editing photos, Adobe Photoshop is one of the most popular choices around and for good reason. It’s been around for years and lets you tweak average images into works of art. The problem is Photoshop is expensive. Real expensive.

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Barking dogs? Slamming doors? Remove background noise from your video calls with one click

“Can you hear me?” “Sorry about the noise.” “Hang on. There’s a plane flying overhead.” If you’ve been working remotely, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve said or heard these phrases during some of your video meetings.

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Home security you can trust without the expensive contract

Here’s the thing about home security companies: Most trap you with high prices, tricky contracts and lousy customer support. So, while there are a lot of options out there, there’s only one no-brainer: SimpliSafe.

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Election 2020 security: Hackers are using fake websites and email accounts to fool you

It seems like there’s always a new warning about yet another online scam. Not only have Americans dealt with typical scams the last several months, but we’ve also had to contend with COVID-related scams, too.

The thing about online scams is they’re not only annoying; they’re expensive. As of mid-September, consumer complaints to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) related to coronavirus exceeded 200,000 — and reported losses topped over $140 million. Those numbers are only likely to increase as COVID rages on. Tap or click for tips on protecting yourself from these con artists.

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