Shocking NY Times expose about YouTube and pedophiles

Open/download audioYou may want to think twice before posting innocent videos of your children frolicking in the pool or doing gymnastics. A disturbing report in the New York Times finds that such videos can end up on pedophiles’ computer screens — and you can thank YouTube for that.

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Make your own AirPods for $4, how to do it

Today, AirPods are highly coveted Apple products — but instead of shelling out big bucks, one 15-year-old Reddit user decided to take matters into his own hands and create a pair of his own out of spare parts. These incredible homemade earphones may look like a hodge-podge, but they actually work! You won’t believe how he did it.

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Apple is killing iTunes — what it means for your huge library of music

iTunes as we know it will be no more. At its 2019 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple announced it is taking iTunes off its new operating system for Macs and MacBooks. Before you freak out and wonder, “What does this mean for my music, videos, podcasts and other stuff?!?” It’s gonna be OK.

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3 essential security settings for your iPhone

If you’re an iPhone user you understand your device doesn’t necessarily need to be opened to access certain features or information stored on it. Since we store tons of sensitive data on our iPhones, we need to protect them from hackers and snoops. That’s why we’re going to tell you about 3 essential security settings for your iPhone.

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Another major carrier launches 5G in four cities

News releases keep coming out about 5G rollouts from the Big 4 cellular companies, and we bring you the latest. This week, another major carrier is launching the service in several major markets, and we’ve got the details. We’ve also got information about what 5G means for you and whether your device will work on this super-fast network.

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8 hidden Google Easter eggs that will keep you entertained for hours

Many of us use Google for just about every aspect of our lives. Whether we’re blowing up the search engine to figure out lyrics to our favorite song, getting directions to a new restaurant, or setting up appointments on the calendar. But did you know there’s actually a wide variety of different Easter eggs hidden within Google itself that you can discover with a few simple clicks or searches? It’s true — Google’s hiding actual minigames, fun “askew” results, and plenty of other surprises that you may never see unless you dig a bit deeper.

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4 steps to 'foil' car thieves from hacking your keyless lock

Wirelessly unlocking your car is convenient, but it comes with risk. The key fob’s signal is easy for criminals to intercept. It lets them open your car without setting off alarms. We’ll describe how the hacks work, and give you four practical solutions for protecting these wireless signals.

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5 ways to protect your child online

The truth is, the internet was never really designed for children. Yes, it’s exciting to connect everyone in the world, to celebrate freedom of speech and commerce. The internet provides platforms for unfettered expression, accessible almost anywhere in the world.

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3 best indoor and outdoor antennas for cord cutters

Remember the old days of television, when we had three channels to choose from? All we needed was a TV and an antenna. With the high costs of cable, wouldn’t it be nice to go back to free TV? Good news, for a one-time fee, indoor and outdoor antennas could save you big bucks. We’ll tell you how.

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RECALL: These USB charging cables cause shock and fire

Product recalls are nothing new. Many times something minor has gone wrong and the manufacturer has a simple fix. However, this latest recall is actually really dangerous. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said consumers should immediately stop using the product because it’s a serious fire hazard. Read this article and we’ll tell you what the problem is and what you need to do now.

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Technology that helped find lost hiker may one day rescue you

A father armed only with tech-savvy, persistence and hope found his lost daughter with technology that he plans to share with the world. In fact, his technique may change how law enforcement and search parties rescue lost people.

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