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A common scam making the rounds is the “Secret Sister” gift exchange. It’s taking over social media newsfeeds again this year. Here’s how to watch out for it!
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People make the mistake of thinking that scammers only go after computer novices or senior citizens, but the truth is they’re targeting everyone — including working Americans.
There are numerous examples of hackers spreading malware with imposter emails that look like they came from a boss or co-worker. If you aren’t careful, downloading one of these malicious attachments can infect your computer. Tap or click here to see how one of these imposter scams work.
Ever get that feeling your phone knows you a bit too well? It’s not your imagination. From location tracking to trackers that follow you around the web, there’s a constant stream of info coming from your device.
Some apps can even use your phone’s microphone or camera when you’re not expecting it. And until recently, there was no way to tell when this was happening. Instagram was caught red-handed doing just that, and we only found out because of a new privacy feature baked into Apple iOS 14. Tap or click here to see how Instagram got caught.
The Thanksgiving feast is over. You’ve just finished scavaging all of those great Black Friday deals online. Still need to pick up some stocking stuffers that won’t break the bank? Tap or click here for 15 great gift ideas.
No doubt since the coronavirus pandemic hit, you’ve spent more time than you’d care to admit watching Netflix. The streaming service has great hits like “Stranger Things,” “Ozark,” and “The Crown.” Before you sign up for another service, tap or click here for 15 streaming sites that offer free trials.
Ever have the misfortune of dropping your Android phone in a puddle, swimming pool or worse yet, the toilet? At one point or another, any number of smartphone users will find themselves in this predicament, frantically scooping their mobile device out of water.
Hello friends,
No doubt, this past year has been one that we could not have envisioned a year ago. If there’s one thing I learned, it’s that we are resilient. Throw us a few punches and we really do keep going.
The holidays might look a bit different this year, but one thing that hasn’t changed in the midst of the pandemic is a focus on food. Even if you’re not having the typical huge gathering, you can still enjoy quality family time virtually. Tap or click here to find out how to host the perfect virtual holiday party.
Picture this: You’ve just finished an incredible show. You want to chase that high and find a similar program. So you scroll… and scroll…but you still can’t find what you’re looking for.
This is a common problem that’s especially true now that we’re all stuck at home. You’ve got more time than ever to watch everything piled up in your must-see queue.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Normally, this is the perfect opportunity to spend quality time with friends and family, gorging on a wonderful feast then relaxing by the TV, watching football and dozing in and out of that turkey coma for the rest of the evening.
Smart devices are convenient and make our lives easier. But because they all have computers on board, every one of them is at risk of being hacked at some point.
This is less of a big deal for more mundane smart devices like coffee makers and picture frames. But when it comes to smart cars, security flaws are a huge danger for drivers. Tap or click here to see how a security flaw in key fobs could allow hackers to carjack victims.
