Using smartphones while driving — the awful truth

Open/download audioDrivers are more distracted than ever behind the wheel, and we have smartphones to blame. I’ll tell you just how pervasive — and dangerous — distracted driving is.

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Hacker steals financial data from online food delivery service - check your accounts

Year to date, billions of records have been exposed in various data breaches. They impact every type of business and organization, from retailers to government agencies. Now, one hacker says he’s breached nearly 50 companies including a popular food delivery service.

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5 hidden Microsoft Word tricks that will make you stand up and cheer

Everyone recognizes Microsoft Word for what it is: a word processing platform. What most don’t realize is all of the incredible tools and features it comes with. Microsoft Word has evolved over the years and can now be used for much more than just writing documents. Here are five hidden tricks that will really up your Word game.

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How Find My Friends helped a mom save her daughter's life

Parents have wisely been making use of a variety of smartphone apps to keep track of their kid’s whereabouts. Some children accept it as the price for limited freedom. Others see it as an invasion of privacy. With so many dangers, not only in the real world but also online, it’s important to take every precaution possible to keep children safe. Here’s an amazing story of how an app helped a mother save her daughter’s life.

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Watch out for AirDrop trolls! Change this setting now

AirDrop is a cool feature that conveniently lets Apple users share pictures, videos and other digital content from device to device. The problem is if you don’t have the correct settings, a nearby troll could overrun your device with unwanted junk. This actually happened to me while I was at a restaurant. I’ll tell you that story and how to safely use AirDrop and keep the trolls away.

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Thinking of getting the next iPhone? Your old charging cables might not work

In 2012, Apple threw its customers for a loop by releasing the iPhone 5 — a brand new form factor requiring a brand new charging cord. Now, it looks as if Apple is attempting to repeat history. Leaked iPhone schematics — along with a mysterious graphic in the code of the upcoming iOS 13 — point to a new generation of charging cables on Apple’s latest device. Strangely enough, the reaction this time might be more positive than negative.

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See who's using your Netflix account

Let’s be honest, it’s not uncommon for legit users to share Netflix login info with family and friends. Heck, you may have done it yourself at one point. While Netflix says it doesn’t mind customers sharing logins, there’s a possibility someone you don’t want is using yours. If you’ve shared your Netflix account with others and lose track of who has access, you can channel your inner Sherlock Holmes and do some investigative work. Here’s how.

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Amazon's all-new Echo Dot Kids Edition followed by all-new privacy lawsuits

On the heels of a brand-new Amazon Echo Dot Kids Edition, two class-action lawsuits have been filed saying that children are being illegally recorded without consent. Are these smart speakers safe for your kids? We’ll tell you why people are worried about the Echo Dot Kids Edition and what you can do to protect your children.

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What the new 'dynamic interactive' Gmail means for you

Over the years the internet has become — for better or worse — more and more sophisticated. But email basically hasn’t changed since the days of Netscape. You open your mailbox on whatever service you’re using, read your new emails, respond, repeat.

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Scammers are targeting bank accounts with new phishing scheme

Having your personal data stolen is bad, but being robbed over the internet is another matter altogether. Now, a new threat is starting to target consumers right where it hurts the most: their bank accounts. Utilizing an app that several banks employ for money transfers, criminals are able to steal thousands of dollars in the blink of an eye. On top of this, many people don’t even know they already have this app installed!

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8 signs it's time to update or replace your Android

Over the years working with your Android device, you may notice a few glitches here and there, but never give them a second thought. Why should you? Technology always comes with a few idiosyncrasies you take in stride. While the issues on your Android may not be bothersome to you, they may indicate your device needs updating or replacing. How do you know when it’s time for a trade-in?

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