Why I'm no longer using Alexa or Google's assistant

Open/download audioPrivacy concerns just keep piling up for virtual assistants, and I’m saying enough is enough. Here’s why I’m done with smart speakers hanging on my every word.

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Best free email program for Windows, Mac and Linux

With the number of business and consumer emails sent and received every day expected to exceed 293 billion this year, it seems everyone’s inbox is always overflowing. One downside to such a volume of email is that most inboxes are cluttered and unmanageable. A great way to take care of this problem is to take Kim’s recommendation and download this free email program.

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Why you never see brilliant blue fireworks

What’s in a firework? I’m sure you know some of it at least — a bit of gunpowder, a dash of color-changing chemicals, and a propellant to launch them into the air, right? Well, the chemistry behind fireworks is a lot more complex. Even tiny details like color are fragile enough to restrict firework makers. Now, see why blue varieties of fireworks are a rare breed to see.

This hotel room has a Boeing 737 Flight Simulator in it

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7 eBooks you need to download right now

Looking for some easy reads that will also help you live a better digital life? Kim and her team have collected some of their best-performing eBooks for you to download. You’ll find eBooks for online dating, Windows users, using an Amazon Echo, converting your home to a smart home and starting your own blog. These are must-reads for living a better digital life!

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6 ways to protect your phone from hackers, snoops and intruders

Your phone, in many ways, is your life. You use it for family communications, work-related business, and leisure time. Odds are, if someone were able to get a hold of your device, it’d be easy to learn an uncomfortable amount of personal information — maybe even enough to blackmail you, scam you, or threaten your privacy further.

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Facebook now allows you to opt out of one of their creepiest features

As Facebook tries to rehabilitate its image as a creeper, the company is supposedly offering more “transparency.” Now, Facebook is providing users information about the ads they see on their feeds. But does Facebook truly have our best interests in mind? Don’t count on it!

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Secret hacks to improve your Netflix experience

Let’s face it, when someone shares their Netflix account with you, that is the ultimate Netflix hack. Komando.com has also assembled this list of “hacks” that will make your Netflix experience so much better.

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Companies you didn't know that are owned by Amazon

We all know Amazon is a huge, huge company. But selling products through its website isn’t the only way the company is so successful. Over the year, Amazon has acquired tons of other companies that have expanded its base. Here’s a list of companies you didn’t know Amazon owns and ways to get exclusive deals if you’re a Prime member.

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9 apps I have on my phone that you will want on yours

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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You're not paranoid, your phone really IS listening to EVERYTHING you say

We’ve all got those stories about suddenly seeing advertisements on our phones after we were just talking about some random place or thing. It makes us wonder, are our phones listening to us? Some experts say yes, definitely; others say no. Regardless, there are four things you can do today to stop your phones from listening to you.

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