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We here at Komando.com are very proud of our many podcasts covering technology from a variety of angles. If you’re new to podcasts, you may wonder what they are, where you find them and how to listen in. Do you need special tools? Do you need special programs or apps?

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Loneliness is an emotion everyone experiences at one time or another and makes for great country music; however, it definitely takes its toll on your mental health.

But how can you combat loneliness when you’re surrounded by media-hungry friends and family members? Most social media sites encourage “likes” to determine whether your post is a hit or miss. But what if there was a different, healthier, way to interact with your social circle?

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Siri has been around for more than a decade and it’s evolved into a solid voice assistant. This AI is quick to answer your questions and tell you jokes, but did you know it’s capable of answering more than just, “What’s the weather like today?”

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The deadly coronavirus was found late last year in China and has since been spreading globally. According to worldometers, there have been more than 77,000 cases reported and 2,250 deaths so far.

This fast-spreading virus seems to have everyone on edge and searching for information wherever they can find it. But be careful, there are tons of fake news stories about the coronavirus spreading on social media. Tap or click here to see some of the crazy conspiracy theories.

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Quick show of hands. How much do you remember from your high school classes? Even if it’s been decades since you last attended, some lessons like civics and home economics can linger throughout the years. Others, like history, math and science … maybe not so much.

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Cybercriminals have been finding ways to rip people off since the early days of the internet. Phishing attacks, ransomware, spoofed websites that infect your device with malware — it’s all out there.

We’ve even seen a new version of an old-school virus making the rounds recently. Tap or click here to find out how to stop it.

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Scammers and cybercriminals are always on the hunt for new ways to deceive and harm people. The days of Nigerian Princes who need help moving money may be fading, but newer scams are cropping up each month.

Popular phishing and malware scams tend to follow global trends and current events. This isn’t a coincidence. A timely cover story is far more likely to attract victims than random scenarios. Tap or click to see how malware and scams spread after the holidays.

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Your phone isn’t just an accessory used to play Candy Crush. It has more important functions too, like receiving emergency alerts.

You might remember receiving a text message from President Trump a while back. That’s because the U.S. government started a text message alert system for all Americans in the event of a national emergency. Tap or click here for details.

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Not so pleased with Netflix’s selection of movies? Looking to kick Hulu to the curb because the service nixed your favorite show? It may be time to go on a canceling spree.

There are several reasons you may want to cancel a few streaming services, which is why it’s important to carefully decide which is right for you in the first place. Tap or click here to see which streaming service is better.

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Ransomware isn’t something to be taken lightly. Unless you’re the kind of person who backs everything up several times, a single ransomware attack can leave you with no access to your most important files and documents. In a primarily digital economy, that’s no position anyone wants to be in.

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