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We’ve been through gasoline shortages, toilet paper shortages, Clorox wipe shortages. Right now, we’re in the middle of a lumber shortage. And what’s next is going to affect us all.
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With so many cybersecurity threats out there you might be focused on protecting your digital life. Even though that’s important, only paying attention to online threats is a huge mistake.
That’s because burglars are still out there in full force looking to invade your home and rip you off. This means having a home security system that you can trust watching your back 24/7 is extremely important.
Security is important. We all worry about the safety of our loved ones. Whether you have children at home or just want to be sure nobody is breaking into your home when you are not around, having a security camera can be a huge reassurance.
When the first GPS came out, it was life-changing. Gone were the days of using paper maps to navigate around unknown territories. Before programs like Google Maps, you were reliant on ridiculous directions from friends that included things like taking a left at the red barn with a black door and going left at the fourth stoplight from the intersection.
Update, as of April 7: We’ve heard from several listeners who had their cards laminated, only to find the stickers adhered to it turned completely black. If you would like a laminated card, our suggestion is making a copy and having that one laminated, keeping the original safely tucked away.
Most tech-savvy people are familiar with the fake tech support scams that have been going around for years. Usually, a fraudulent warning would pop up on your computer screen, instructing you to call a number to have malware removed.
You know the stress of being a parent. When the kids were young, you jumped at every sneeze, cough and wobbly step.
Now that they’re young adults or teenagers, there are different stresses. Are they driving while distracted by texts and social media messages? At home, are they safe? Are they being responsible for getting home on time from school, not raiding your liquor cabinet and staying out of trouble?
When we were kids, we played outside with friends and the worst fears of our parents typically resulted in a broken bone. Our closest experience to technology was weekend cartoons. This was back when you had to run to the bathroom during a commercial break, or you missed the best part. Today our children have access to the internet early on.
In the ’60s, “The Jetsons” was a popular TV show with flying cars and crazy vacations to distant planets. Even Disney World featured portions of its theme parks to showcase what the future would be like in the distant 2000s. In fact, pop culture was and still is obsessed with fantastical views of future life, like we saw in Disney’s Tomorrowland.
In these troubled times, when we’re dealing with a pandemic and protests compounded with the usual risks of accidents and crime, your smartphone can be your emergency notifier.
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Hackers and scammers will go to any lengths to get your personal information and if they can get you to give it up willingly, it’s even better for them. Social media platforms are popular stalking grounds for scammers, and they target indiscriminately.
