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Remove personal search results on Google
Got something online that you don’t want the whole world to see? Here’s what to do, in 60 seconds.
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Have a Ring doorbell? Soon you’ll have to pay for these features
A video doorbell is an excellent option to see who is at your door without getting off the couch or if you aren’t home. A popular choice is Amazon’s Ring. Tap or click here to see what Amazon knows about you when you use a Ring doorbell.
Are more people wearing glasses nowadays?
Have you noticed that more people today wear glasses or contacts? It’s not just due to our increased use of screens. There are other factors at play. Over the last 50 years, the number of people needing glasses has risen steadily, but scientists are working hard to reverse this trend through new prevention and treatment methods. So, how would that work?
Scammers are using your TV against you to get you to pay up
Anything that connects to the internet can be hacked. However, many people wrongly assume that smart TVs are immune. Tap or click here for four vital steps to protect your online accounts from hackers and scammers.
While there isn’t much personal information stored on your TV, hackers can cause trouble in other ways. A new trend is thieves forcing pop-ups onto unsuspecting victims’ smart TVs. If you fall for them, you’ll end up handing your money to crooks.
Keep an eye out - Malware-infected Word docs spreading
Did you know cybercriminals can infect your PC with malware using nothing but a Word doc? The scary part is the doc doesn’t even need to be opened to execute malware. Security researcher Joshua Drake detected this dangerous discovery.
Before you panic, it might be an AI voice on the phone and not a relative in danger
Who can you trust in our AI-driven world of deepfakes and automatically-generated messages? “Deepfake” is short for “deep learning and fake,” and some of these projects feel so real that even experts might be fooled.
Did you use this mental health app? It shared data with Facebook
Professional therapy can be expensive. Fortunately, mental health apps can help without breaking the bank. But the last thing you want is for one of these apps to share your medical data with the most prominent social media networks.
How coal miners learned to code
Some consider coal an antiquated industry and are looking for better energy sources. But some Kentucky coal miners have embraced the new world and took the time to learn how to write code. Check out this tale of inspirational workers as they begin their new career journey.
Check your garage! 10 vintage tech gadgets worth a ton of money
Do you have any old coins in the family? They could go for some big bucks. You can at least find out what they’re worth if they have sentimental value. Tap or click here for a site that helps you identify, buy, sell and estimate the value of your coins.
9 inventions you didn't know came from the military
The U.S. military creates a ton of stuff. Weapons, ammunition and armored vehicles are what come to mind. But the military has been instrumental in some of last century’s greatest inventions. So much so that you probably use something invented by it every day without knowing.
Watch out for the 9 most creative scams from Kim's inbox — they're scarily deceptive
People always say there are only two certainties in life: Death and taxes. I’d like to propose a third item on the list: Scams. I get so many cons over text and email that I wanted to share them with you in a most creative scams roundup.