Travel tips: Don't get hacked, scammed or tracked

Open/download audioWhether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, you’re a prime target for hackers, scammers and identity theft. Learn crucial safety practices to protect your wallet, privacy, bank account and home. In this episode, you’ll get useful, actionable tips and tricks to stay safe.

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If you’ve been following me for some time now, you’ll already know how much I love apps. They’re a great way to expand the features of your smartphone — and can help make your life easier both on and offline. That’s why I always try to keep tabs on which apps are the best picks to download for both iOS and Android phones.

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Notre Dame: an exclusive first look at restoration work

Notre Dame’s tragic fire was a shock to the entire world. The centuries-old cathedral lost its magnificent gothic spire and roof in the aftermath of the blaze, but thanks to the efforts of the Paris FD, the structure of the building was saved. Now, restoration has finally begun — and everyone is excited to see Notre Dame restored to its former glory. Get a sneak peek at what’s coming in this insider video.

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Here's why Netflix should be worried about this new streaming service

Once the king of streaming services, Netflix’s dominance is slipping away. A new streaming service will be online soon and it’s stealing your “Friends.” It’s already been a rough year for Netflix after finding out Disney will be taking away tons of popular content. We’ll tell you all about the new streaming service and why Netflix should be worried.

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This is what fake Social Security robocalls sound like

In the span of three hours, one of our staffers here in the newsroom at Komando.com got eight persistent robocalls, all telling her that she was in big trouble. Her Social Security account had been locked! These calls got past Verizon and her robocall-blocking app, and none of the phone numbers showed up on consumer sites where you can do reverse lookup phone numbers.

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7 steps to successful online dating

Since the early 2000s, online dating has grown from a novelty to a legit way to find romance. Who doesn’t know at least one person who’s met and found the love of their lives online? On the other hand, who hasn’t heard dozens of horror stories? With that in mind, this guide is packed with great information to help you weed through the many online dating sites and safely search for love.

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Super useful iPhone feature you probably don't know about

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Your webcam could be hijacked if you don't change these video call app settings

Being able to hijack a video camera is the ultimate privacy violation — and a threat that security experts are constantly working to prevent. A new flaw was found in one of the most popular teleconferencing apps for Mac. It takes advantage of a flaw in your webcam’s settings to not only hijack your camera but potentially your entire computer! You won’t want to miss this fix to protect your system.

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Recall alert! Check your home for these products

Our inbox has been stuffed with recall alerts this week, including one for an over-the-counter medication that’s probably in your medicine cabinet right now, plus a toy that’s based on the latest “Toy Story” movie … and more.

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See how much time you spend on social media and YouTube

Do you suffer from ‘fear of missing out,’ or FOMO, if you take a break from Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube? If your answer is yes, you may have an addiction to social media. You aren’t alone. A recent survey shows people spend an average of well over two hours per day on social media. There’s a way to track the time you spend on these sites. We’ll show you.

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