What you need to know about 'Zoombombing'

Open/download audioCollege classes, companies, churches and friend groups are turning to Zoom to stay in contact during pandemic. It makes connecting with others easy — but if you skip a few key steps, you’re opening yourself and your meeting participants up for some serious online trolling.

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Facebook is giving out $100 million to small businesses - here's how to apply

Businesses across the country have been suffering since the start of the coronavirus outbreak. With so many stuck at home, many smaller shops and stores have been forced to close, and several are on the brink of collapse.

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Boost your Wi-Fi with this simple trick that won't break the bank

Your home Wi-Fi might be acting up lately. This can be due to bandwidth issues since everyone is staying home and connecting all their smartphones, tablets, laptops, computers and more. It can also be due to your neighbors pushing the internet company to the limit.

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Use this anti-microbial screen protector to keep your iPhone germ-free

Let’s be honest: Cell phones are filthy. Right now, you’re probably more aware than ever of how many germs may be hiding in plain sight.

We’re in the middle of a pandemic, so it’s important to be more germ and microbe conscious. That means wiping things down and sanitizing everything you touch. Tap or click here for the CDC list of disinfectants that can kill coronavirus germs.

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Don't fall for these stimulus check scams

On March 27, President Trump signed a sweeping bill into law that grants American taxpayers much-needed financial relief during the coronavirus pandemic. Americans will get direct assistance in the form of a check or deposit from the U.S. Treasury, many receiving sums greater than $1,000.

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5 apps to make managing stress and anxiety easier right now

Ever find yourself down in the dumps? You’re not alone. An estimated 350 million people worldwide experience depression, while anxiety affects more than 280 million people across the globe. And that’s when things are status quo.

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Amazon delivery driver caught spitting on package in vile video

Let’s assume you’re taking the coronavirus pandemic seriously, making major adjustments to your daily life. You’re staying home as much as possible and taking precautions when you have to get out.

When you go to the store, you limit what you touch, whether it’s a box of cereal or a shopping cart. Tap or click here to see how grocery stores and other retailers have adjusted business hours. Everything you bring home and order online is wiped down with disinfectants or is otherwise cleaned, given that coronavirus can live on cardboard for up to 24 hours and other surfaces even longer.

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4 things you need to know about your stimulus check

The coronavirus pandemic has been a blight on the national economy. Not only are people suffering physically from the disease, but the number of jobs and livelihoods threatened by the virus have made the situation even more dire.

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People are trolling college courses with horrifying results

It’s difficult for students to study at home in light of COVID-19. Not only are the normal joys of school-aged life postponed until further notice, but the senior classes of 2020 are also missing out on rites of passage like graduation.

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Coronavirus map: Check the number of cases in your county

The rapid spread of COVID-19 around the globe has prompted an incredible amount of data science and analysis. Thanks to the tireless work of scientists and healthcare professionals, we have a much clearer idea about the disease’s progress, its peaks and its curve of infection.

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Update Zoom now to stop Facebook from snooping on your data

Updated 03/30/2020 – After Zoom’s practice of sending users’ data to Facebook without their knowledge was made public last week, the company has decided to stop doing it ASAP. But if you’re using Zoom with iOS, you need to update the app immediately so the change will take effect.

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