Digital Life Hack

May 5, 2020

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In the 10 years it’s been around, the iPad hasn’t changed all that much. But if you haven’t seen what Apple’s tablet has to offer in a while, take note. With the right accessories, the iPad can function as a computer — one you can carry around a lot easier than a laptop.

May 4, 2020

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You can only avoid scams if you know exactly what to look for. Scammers are using the coronavirus to create new versions of their old tricks. Don’t fall for them.

May 1, 2020

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Rumors spread quickly, and conspiracy theories even faster. An American Army reservist is being terrorized following videos and social media posts claiming she’s the one who brought the coronavirus to China.

April 30, 2020

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I know, I know — another coronavirus scam. But this one is the most brazen yet. You won’t believe what hackers are banking on scared people falling for. The worst part? It’s working.

April 29, 2020

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The “sharing economy” — think Airbnb, VRBO and rideshare companies like Uber — is reeling. March was brutal but just wait for April numbers. Will these businesses bounce back?

April 28, 2020

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Cybercriminals have their minds on one thing right now: Getting into your wallet. And they’re working very hard to steal your $1,200 stimulus check. I’ll tell you how to stop them in their tracks.

April 27, 2020

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The FCC just opened a brand new Wi-Fi band. Translation? More, better and faster Wi-Fi in our homes and offices. But don’t get too excited just yet — you’ll have to wait at least a few months to start using it.

April 24, 2020

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Think back to Y2K. Remember the people who stocked up with years of food, water and supplies? Those doomsday preppers have long been the object of ridicule, but now Silicon Valley billionaires are joining their ranks.

April 23, 2020

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Top-of-the-line smartphones can cost you more than the average mortgage payment. Apple’s more affordable option goes on sale tomorrow, and that begs the question: Is the $400 SE worth the money? Here’s what I think.

April 22, 2020

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An estimated 37% of the world’s internet users use Netflix. Think about that number. The big television networks certainly are. Can anything compete with the streaming giant?

April 21, 2020

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We’ve seen the shopping tide shift in recent years. In 2019, online spending beat out traditional in-store retail for the first time. Now, as people are relegated to shopping for everything but essentials on the web, those numbers are growing at a staggering pace.

April 20, 2020

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Unemployment is skyrocketing, and major companies are desperate to hire qualified employees. Before you jump into action, I have a warning: Scammers are at the ready, waiting for job seekers to slip up. I’ll tell you the safe way to find work.

April 17, 2020

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Look at Amazon’s profits over the past 15 years, and the graph looks pretty close to exponential. From 2013 to 2019 alone, the company jumped from $89 billion in net revenue to $280 billion. Now, the huge demand — and all the money that brings — is a problem. Here’s what Amazon is doing to try to keep up.

April 16, 2020

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Hundreds of websites, all using the word Netflix, have popped up in the last two months. Their collective goal? To trick unwitting victims out of money and steal some data in the process. I’ll show you what to look for.

April 15, 2020

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Zoom has exploded in popularity over the last few weeks as meetings moved onto the web. But the sudden growth, and lacking security, has organizations from the Department of Education to the FBI saying no more.

April 14, 2020

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Maybe you’ve seen this conspiracy theory on social media or YouTube: 5G is causing or spreading the coronavrius. Don’t fall for it. I’ve got four scientific facts to set your mind at ease.

April 13, 2020

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Apple and Google are teaming up to develop technology that will alert you if you have come into contact with anyone infected with coronavirus. This “Contact Tracing” could be used by more than 230 million Americans who use an iPhone or Android smartphone. Is this a necessary tool or an invasion of privacy?

April 10, 2020

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Humans are social creatures, and we’re all missing in-person connection. Texts and emails just don’t cut it during this time of isolation. We’re turning to our smartphones for, you guessed it, making actual calls.

April 9, 2020

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YouTube is full of garbage. Sure, there are helpful videos, too, but there’s no denying the trash you can find. The latest conspiracy theory spreading on the video site is getting lots of attention — and YouTube has had enough.

April 8, 2020

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Social media is loaded with videos of those who are sick, those who have lost loved ones and hopeless medical professionals. One in particular, a real heartbreaker, caught the attention of CBS Sunday News and Sen. Bernie Sanders. What they didn’t realize? It’s a fake.

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