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At yesterday’s Congressional hearing with the CEOs of Facebook, Twitter and Alphabet, lawmakers in both parties made it clear social media has too much control over what you see and hear.
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The digital age has brought us instant access to information, but it also brought along infinite opportunities for thieves. Whether it’s an app that drains your wallet through a subscription service or malware that infects your device and steals information, you can never be too vigilant.
There’s nothing more annoying than losing the password to your favorite website. Actually, there’s one irritant that takes the cake — finding out you have no back-up plan. That’s why we always recommend two-factor authentication (2FA), a security measure that lets you verify login attempts through your phone or email.
Apple recently changed its policy and now forces app developers to tell you what data the app will collect with “privacy labels” before downloading it. Developers must also reveal what this information is being used for.
The pandemic has reinforced the importance of technology in our lives. Remote work enables us to keep our jobs while maintaining social distance. Some children are doing the same with remote learning. We can attend weddings, birthdays and conferences without having to leave home.
Some Android users have been reporting their phones aren’t working properly. Random apps like Amazon crash upon launch. When they remove and reinstall them, they work — until the next time the app is launched.
People took to Twitter asking for help for their malfunctioning apps. Some were disturbed, wondering if something fishy was going on. Tap or click here to secure your apps with password protection.
You’ve scoured your DVDs, plowed through your “must-watch list” and now what? You can unlock thousands of new movies and TV shows, just with the click of a button. All you need is a VPN and a Netflix account.
Netflix just raised its prices again, and this is one way to ensure you’re getting the most bang for your buck.
The COVID-19 pandemic has left a devastating economic impact on working Americans. More than 40 million unemployment claims were filed at its peak, and that’s not even counting gig workers and self-employed people.
If you or someone you know needs to file, there is a way to speed up the process. Tap or click here for an app that can help.
Few things in Hollywood can elevate your cinematic profile faster than capturing the perfect camera angle, shot or effect. Most directors of photography will confess that it can take a lifetime to achieve.
Famed director Alfred Hitchcock made 37 films before the iconic dolly zoom camera effect was first used (1958’s Vertigo). Director Stanley Kubrick’s film (The Shining) achieved one of the best camera shots ever. The eerie single-take of Danny Torrance riding his tricycle down the Overlook Hotel’s corridors has been described as one of history’s most iconic scenes.
Choosing the right mobile phone can almost be as stressful as moving to a different house. There are so many things that you need to take into consideration. And if you make the wrong choice, you are stuck with it for a long time.
Viral scams are a serious problem, not just in the U.S. but globally. The latest statistics from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center show just how widespread they truly are.
And don’t think that the global pandemic slowed things down for scammers either. On the contrary, the FBI has seen more complaints over the last year than years prior. Tap or click here for eight tips to avoid coronavirus scams.
