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Some apps do listen through your phone's mic to track you

If you have been suspecting that something is listening, you are not imagining it. A new study found there are apps you download on your phone that can listen in on you. And it might not be what you think. If you have any of these apps on your phone, watch out!

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Cold weather can ruin your phone - Here are ways to protect it

The winter freeze is in full swing and the cold can wreak havoc on many things in our lives. Don’t forget about your phones: The cold can actually ruin it! There are certain things you can do to keep your device safe.

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Guide to streaming video services

Are you paying too much for cable or satellite? The cost to simply watch television these days can be outrageous. That’s why “cutting the cord” is all the rage. More people than ever are getting rid of cable or satellite TV and turning to online streaming services.

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5 hidden Facebook tricks you need to start using

Facebook could be a boon or a bane, it depends on how you look at it, but with more than 1 billion active users, people are finding it to be the former. We could all agree that it is definitely an important tool for many people to connect with friends, family, acquaintances and to some extent, the world in general.

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Listen to police and emergency radio broadcasts

One of the most valuable things in an emergency is real-time information. You can plan and strategize all you want, but up-to-date information could be the most useful tool you have. For any and all emergency situations you’ll want an emergency radio, and for everything else, you’ll want to check out your options for police scanners.

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Grab these free Windows essential apps

Microsoft’s operating system comes with good, basic software that can you can use on your computer. For example, Windows 10 has the web browser Edge, a calculator, alarm clock, maps and other tools.

If you want it to do more than the basics, though, you can pay for Microsoft Office 365 and you can add third-party software, like photo editors, graphics programs, utilities, games, productivity software and much more. (Bonus: You can find many of those in the Komando.com Downloads section.)

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Save your data while traveling with these easy setting changes

If you’re like most people, you can’t imagine your everyday life without your smartphone. Sure, you might complain that your children or grandkids always seem to be staring at a glowing-blue screen.

But you probably stare at your smartphone, too. Don’t feel guilty about that (but do be careful).

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How to tell if your iPhone needs a battery replacement

Apple has just issued an official apology for slowing down iPhones with battery issues. The company is also offering a substantial discount to replace your battery if your phone is affected. But how can you tell if your iPhone is due for a battery replacement?

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Watch New Year celebrations around the world

Do you have big plans for New Year’s Eve? There will be massive celebrations ringing in the New Year all across the globe. If you’re not one of the lucky ones traveling to an exotic destination, you don’t have to miss out on all the fun. This cool site allows you to watch all the action as it happens live.

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How you can tell when someone is seeing your text messages

Have you ever sent a text without getting a reply? It happens to us all, and it’s frustrating. But what if you could tell that your message went through, and that the person actually read it? In this helpful tip, I’ll walk you through the setting tweak that controls this.

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