Tech Refresh: Debt collectors in your DMs, faulty AirPods, scam of the week

Microsoft Office has become a major target for cybercriminals in recent months. You need a Microsoft Account to log in to Office, and stolen accounts can be used by hackers to lock you out of your PC or access your email and cloud storage.

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Mass-produced products will always have a few bad batches that get returned for defects or quality control issues. When enough of these defects pose a safety hazard, that’s where product recalls come in.

When a recall happens, consumers should stop using the item and await further instructions from the manufacturer. The Consumer Product Safety Commission puts out regular updates to make these recalls easier to find. Tap or click here to see which products were recalled in October 2020.

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Black Friday may be a time for shopping, but it’s also a field day for scammers and con artists. Desperate shoppers make attractive targets, and scammers will try all kinds of new tricks to steal credit card numbers and data from victims.

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Most of us have at least one or two smart devices in our homes. Those lights aren’t going to turn themselves off without a smart plug, after all.

Smart devices have revolutionized how we live and tackle everyday tasks, making them a popular choice for homeowners who want some help around the house. You can set smart lights to come on at certain times of the day, use a smart speaker to keep track of your schedule, or even use a smart mug to keep your coffee hot — all without lifting a finger. You can even make your home safer with a few smart devices.

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Fact-checking has become one of the most popular ways to fight disinformation online. You can see it in action on sites like Facebook and Twitter, where certain posts now come attached with annotations for context.

Some believe these moves are a form of censorship by social media companies. Like health professionals, others say it’s the best way to stop disinformation from going viral and harming people. Tap or click here to see how Facebook blocked the spread of a viral COVID-19 conspiracy theory.

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Social media can be a great place for discussion, but it’s not the most reliable when it comes to news. Fake stories and disinformation are so common these days that it’s easy to get swept up by it and tricked into sharing.

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There are record numbers of early votes and votes by mail, and some analysts believe this could lead to votes being counted beyond Election Day. As confusing as this sounds, you can actually track your ballot and election results online without too much difficulty.

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One company does things a bit differently than other peer-to-peer payment apps. Unlike PayPal and Venmo, the service is frequently used by companies and celebrities for contests on social media. If you tweet certain hashtags when a contest is going on, you could end up winning real money.

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The holiday season is in full swing and things may look a little different this year. But no matter what’s going on in the world one tradition is back and better than ever. Of course, we’re talking about the fun holiday app ElfYourself.

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Apple’s newest iPhone models are expected to be a huge hit this year. Not only do they have the typical upgrades like a better camera and faster processor but the new iPhones also come with 5G capabilities.

Conspiracy theorists aside, we’ve all been waiting for 5G technology to become a reality for quite a while and it’s finally here. Tap or click here to find out what you should know before buying an iPhone 12.

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