Digital Life Hack

March 9, 2020

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Across the country, businesses are sending employees home to work and kids are staying home from school. Are you ready? Step one, don’t panic. Step two, listen to this podcast to know exactly what you need to do to prepare your home’s network.

March 6, 2020

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Businesses across the world are closing up shop and sending employees home to get their jobs done. If you own or work for a small or medium-sized company, are you prepared for that scenario? I’ve got a few essentials you can use to make the transition easier.

March 5, 2020

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The Dark Web is a scary place to be. There are some frightening things hiding in recesses of the internet, including hitmen ready to beat or kill someone for enough money. But these murder-for-hire sites aren’t quite what they seem.

March 4, 2020

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How much time do you spend scrolling through Facebook? Now, imagine life without it. Does it seem miserable, missing out on what your friends and family members are up to? Or does the very idea give you a sense of relief? Here’s what happened when a group of people gave up Facebook for a month.

March 3, 2020

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You can’t turn on the TV, listen to the radio or get online without seeing coronavirus news. But what can you believe about COVID-19, and what are just rumors and false information? I have a free source you can trust for the most accurate, up to date info on the spreading virus.

March 2, 2020

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It seems like spam and robocalls never stop on landline and mobile phones. There are a few simple ways you can quiet the noise — no downloads, apps or payment required.

February 28, 2020

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In uncertain times, we search for answers we can trust. Unfortunately, Facebook isn’t the place to look if you want to protect yourself from the spreading coronavirus. Here’s my advice on how to educate yourself about what lies ahead.

February 27, 2020

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There’s always a new dumb challenge making its way across the internet. Choking down dry cinnamon? Check. Eating Tide Pods? Yep. You’ll never believe the one making the rounds right now on TikTok. It’s seriously dangerous.

February 26, 2020

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There’s no denying Amazon Prime is ideal for gifting. You can find just about anything, and shipping is lightning fast. But what if you share an account with your spouse or another family member? Do you just cross your fingers and hope they won’t log in and spoil a surprise? There’s a better way!

February 25, 2020

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Apple’s AirPods took the world by storm in 2016. For years, it was hard to even get your hands on a pair. Now Apple is launching over-the-ear headphones for the first time — and if insiders are right, they’ll be here very soon.

February 24, 2020

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Smart home tech is convenient, but when does that convenience outweigh security? The Ring video doorbell has hit the tipping point. You won’t believe what info the Amazon-owned company is sharing with Facebook.

February 21, 2020

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There are so many questions surrounding the coronavirus outbreak in China. Chief among them, how many people are infected and how many have died? Chinese officials are reporting infection numbers, but no one quite trusts that information. One thing is for sure: The stock market isn’t the only thing taking a hit right now.

February 20, 2020

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Check your call log. How many robocalls did you get this week? How many today? If you’re fed up with the constant mobile harassment, there’s an app you should know about. Robo Revenge lets you give scammers a taste of their own medicine.

February 19, 2020

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Tax aren’t due for a couple months, but you shouldn’t wait. Identity thieves are already on the move. When you’re ready to file, I’ve got two essential steps to make sure you do so safely.

February 18, 2020

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Technology drives the way we communicate with the people we care about. Just think about the last time you texted an “I love you.” But how does tech factor in when we’ve lost someone? Virtual reality is opening up new possibilities for how we remember a loved one who has passed away — and how we grieve.

February 17, 2020

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Not much beats big prizes if you’re looking to attract an audience online. Add in the thrill of competition, celebrity hosts and lots of water cooler talk, and you’ve got a winner. But HQ Trivia, the hit app that launched in 2017, just couldn’t last. Here’s what happened.

February 14, 2020

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Where there’s fear, scammers are quick to follow. The coronavirus has people across the world scared, and criminals are taking advantage. If you’re seeing texts, emails and social media posts claiming there’s new information you need to know, think twice before you click.

February 13, 2020

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If you’re a Mac user, you probably believe you’re less at risk online than Windows users. Hate to break it to you, but that “common knowledge” just isn’t true anymore. If you have a Mac, don’t miss this — you may be more exposed to hackers and cybercriminals than you realize.

February 12, 2020

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I’ve been warning for years that social media is truly harmful to kids and teens. Yes, popular platforms are full of predators that should have been banned for good long ago. But there’s another danger you need to know about if you have a teen at home.

February 10, 2020

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It’s no secret apps profit from your data. You sign up for an account and details like your usage and location are compiled and sold. You know greedy advertisers are snapping up that info, but there’s another big buyer: the U.S. government.

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