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5 must-have features for home security
Throwing up a sign that reads, “Warning! Beware of dog!” isn’t strong enough security for your home. You actually need a system that will protect your most prized possessions, whether you’re home or away.
Every good security system watches your windows and doors, but you need more. Disasters like freezes, floods and fires could cost your home. We recommend our sponsor, SimpliSafe. If you’re thinking about home security, there is no better time, because SimpliSafe Home Security is offering my listeners their best deal of the year!
Facebook watches you shop online and now in real stores - but you can stop it
Facebook is everywhere you look online — even if you can’t see it. Once you’re logged in, Facebook runs in the background of your web browser and monitors your online behavior. This data is then collected and sold to advertisers so they can target you more effectively. Annoying, huh?
No, you're not paranoid - your phone really is listening in
The scene plays out like a thriller: you pull out your phone and you see an ad for AirPods.
Wait a minute, you think. Didn’t I just have a conversation about AirPods with my friend? Like, a real conversation, spoken aloud? Is my phone… listening to me?
5 things to do when you buy a new smartphone
We recently got a great question from a listener who read our article on four things to do when you get a new PC; tap or click here to read it. This person really liked the piece (we do too!), and wondered if we could do one on things to do when you get a new smartphone.
Tweak Windows like a pro with this free download
Windows may be a familiar operating system that just about everyone knows how to use, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t scary to make changes, even small ones, when you aren’t sure how your computer will behave.
But we’ve got good news. It’s a lot easier to make changes to your Windows PC than you might think. Customizing can be a breeze. Tap or click here to learn how to change desktop icon size.
FBI warning: 5 things you must do to protect your home from hackers
Smart home gadgets have become insanely popular in recent years — and it’s easy to see why. They make our lives easier and let us interact with our tech in ways we never thought possible.
But Internet of Things (IoT) devices have a weakness that’s concerning some privacy advocates. Since each gadget has an internet connection, these devices can act as gateways for hackers to attack home networks, and most IoT devices aren’t secure enough. Tap or click to see 5 smart gadgets that can keep your home safe.
Brand new features coming to flagship Android phone
Do you have an Android smartphone? These devices are compatible with tons of amazing apps and come with helpful features. Now there’s even more to enjoy.
Google recently announced a big update that offers more options to help you live your best digital life. Think you already are? Tap or click here for a few hidden features in Android 10 you’re sure to love.
Recall alert! E. coli outbreak linked to this product
We’re always warning you about product recalls. That’s because some of the recalled items are extremely dangerous and if you have any in your home you need to stop using them ASAP.
Of course, some recalled items are more serious than others. Tap or click here to see a recent list of dangerous recalled products. The latest recall falls into the “serious” category.
Your home address could be exposed through video doorbell app, report says
Ring doorbells have been a hit gift this past year, and are among the items Amazon chose to promote during the company’s highly anticipated Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.
People love the idea of having secure video feeds of their homes delivered right to their phone, and the collaborative effort of multiple Ring users logged into the Neighbors app can make neighborhoods feel safer and more secure. But is all this security coming at a cost to our privacy? Tap or click to protect your privacy on social media.
15 best tech gadgets of 2019
The end of 2019 is near and you know what that means. We’re going to be seeing all kinds of “Best of” lists over the next few weeks.
The top 100 songs of 2019 and the highest-grossing movies of the year, just to name a couple. Since music isn’t our expertise we’ll shy away from bringing you the best 25 albums of the year.