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7 amazing things your smartphone’s camera can do
Camera phones are changing the landscape of photography. Professionals are using their smartphones in place of hefty DSLRs, and indie filmmakers are shooting everything from music videos to feature-length dramas. If you’ve ever dreamed of a scanner, game system and universal translator that fit into your pocket, these apps have made that vision a reality.
9 handy things you probably don’t know Netflix can do
The end of the year is the time when we count our blessings: family, friends, and nearly unlimited movies and television for $10.99 per month. Netflix is a powerful tool for surviving the chaos of December. But I’ll bet there are some pretty neat Netflix features that you don’t know about.
iPhone 10 vs. Samsung Galaxy S9, which is better?
It has finally happened. You knew it was coming. We’re now in the era when smartphones will set you back $1,000 – or almost. On March 16, Samsung’s Galaxy S9 and S9+ will be released and its prices start at $720 and go up to $929 for the S9+, following Apple’s high-end iPhone X, which retails for $999.
How to stop Facebook from blasting auto-play video
Facebook really, really wants you to watch some videos while you’re using the social networking service. Auto-play videos have been popping up in your News Feed for some time. No doubt your eye has been drawn to the action. It’s hard to miss. The problem here is that you might not appreciate the interruption.
Siri has some tricks you might not like
What’s become of Siri? That is Apple’s voice-activated virtual assistant that you’ve been talking to for a few years. As it turns out, though, Siri isn’t quite as impressive as she used to be. Or, more accurately, Siri isn’t the same Siri you know depending on the device you’re using. You can test Siri yourself by asking the same questions on different Apple devices.
20 things we don’t do anymore because of technology
See if this sounds familiar: You’re not sure where your U.S. road atlas is or if you even own one. It’s been so long since you licked a stamp, you’ve forgotten what it tastes like. We all know technology is making things easier, but it’s hard to believe how much our devices have transformed the way we live. Here are some things that are no longer necessary in high-tech households.
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How to block spam texts and messages on your phone
Ting! You’ve just received a new message. You set down your bags of groceries, dig into your pocket and pull out your smartphone. Then, you frown. The message reads: “REAL ROLEX 90% OFF!” Smartphones have become a major target for indiscriminate marketing campaigns, and it’s time to fend off those annoying spammers.
Free tool to securely delete your PC data
You don’t throw away your personal files, credit card statements and tax filings in the trash for anyone to find, do you? If you don’t do that to your physical files, then why shouldn’t you do that to your sensitive digital files too?
Best Alexa Skills you didn’t know you could use with your Echo smart speaker
As a Komando reader, you know that we’ve been keeping you up-to-date with Alexa’s top skills. Alexa can do many things like search for addresses or turn up the thermostat. Now, we’ve got 10 great Alexa skills you’re probably not using yet. Once you know about these skills, you’ll be using them all the time!