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Twitter's big mistake, Ring encryption, finding your lost phone

Twitter’s blue checkmark verifications are back. You won’t believe how the social media company screwed it up. Plus, a vital security measure finally makes its way to Ring cameras, and Allie has a quick and easy way to find your lost phone.

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The pandemic hit some rather hard in the pocketbook. While some Americans are finding their feet again, financial relief is still a welcome sight for many. As the child tax credits are being mailed out to those who qualify, there is another tax refund that could be landing up in your bank account soon.

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Your webcam could be listening to you and you wouldn't even know it

Working from home has ushered in a new era of essential office supplies, with webcams enjoying more prominence than ever before. It’s the one piece of equipment that you need for Zoom or Skype meetings, and you can even change the background to whatever you wish.

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4 reasons to upgrade your old PC or Mac - even if it still works

We use computers for everything from checking email, work, school stuff and more. But as your computer ages, it gets more difficult to install new programs and operating system updates. Tap or click here to see how Microsoft ending support for Windows 7 is impacted users.

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Ring just made its biggest security change in years - Here's how to enable it

Ring cameras are incredibly useful to see what is going on in your house or in the backyard. By connecting them to your Wi-Fi network, you can see who is at the front door right from your mobile device.

While these video doorbells are a great way to fend off porch pirates, you shouldn’t leave your total home security up to them. Tap or click here for our home security comparison: DIY options vs. traditional home security.

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Use Google? Big change coming to the way you store docs

The word cloud has come to mean something entirely different in our new technology-based life. In the early days of computers, you could store everything on your local hard drive and get access to it immediately.

But as technology takes over our lives, we create more and more digital content and need someplace to put it. Enter cloud storage, a great way to save everything off your computer but still access it. Tap or click here to find out why you need to be using a cloud backup for all your devices.

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You don't have to wait until fall to try the next version of macOS

Major operating system updates from Apple or Microsoft always come with much fanfare. Big Tech loves to show off what it learned since the last update, and while the results will always get mixed reactions from users, it’s interesting to see what new features come out.

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Trying to watch the hottest new movie without paying? It could cost you big time

We have often detailed the incredible length that cybercriminals will go to steal your money or personal information. New tricks are emerging daily, trying very hard to stay one step ahead of antivirus software. Tap or click here to see clever tactics that are fooling older people across the U.S.

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18 people die after lightning strikes - Here’s why you shouldn’t risk everything for a selfie

Only a few professional photographers have managed to capture a truly astonishing selfie. That doesn’t prevent everyone with access to a camera or smartphone from attempting to get the perfect shot.

Unfortunately, many have taken the art of selfies a step too far. Sadly, several people have died trying to reach secluded spots or dangerous locations. In October 2018, a couple fell to their death from Taft Point at Yosemite National Park. Two months before that, another teen fell while trying to take a selfie in Yosemite.

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5 online travel scams that are spreading now

Summer should be a time for relaxation and wild adventures. The last thing you need to worry about is being tricked out of your hard-earned cash during travel season.

Unfortunately, criminals are looking to take advantage of vacationers to make a quick buck. You don’t have to travel in fear, though, as there are several things that you can do to stay safe and protect your information. Tap or click here for insider tech travel hacks you’ll use every single trip.

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Android 12: Everything we know about when it's coming to your phone

Despite what Apple users may think, there are a lot of people out there who prefer Android. And they will be excited to find out that the newest update, Android 12, is right around the corner. Tap or click here to see the best smartphone alternatives to Apple and Samsung.

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