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One big mistake you’re making with your Amazon account
Did you know that if you sign in to your Amazon account on a browser or app, unless you’re in private or incognito mode, you’ll remain signed in unless you explicitly sign out?
Like any other website, Amazon uses cookies to keep you logged in to the site even after you’ve closed the browser or turned off the computer or gadget. Leaving your Amazon account signed in on a friend’s, or worse, a public computer, can have dire consequences.
For safety, always sign out of your Amazon account on a shared computer or gadget after use. Or better yet, always use your browser’s private or incognito mode on shared computers. (Read on until the end of this article and learn how to turn this on.)
Signing out of Amazon requires a few more steps than usual because the sign-out option is hidden from plain view. As long as you know where to look, it’s quick and easy.
Here’s how to sign out of Amazon on your desktop, smartphone or tablet.
Sign out of Amazon’s website on a desktop browser
1. Hover your mouse over “Accounts & Lists” on the menu near the top of the page.
2. Check the bottom of the drop-down menu, then click “Sign Out.” That’s it.
Note: Ensure your account and password are not saved on the browser. Click here to learn how to clear it out.
Sign out of Amazon’s website on a mobile browser
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Ah, a shiny new tech toy. In the eyes of a hacker, that’s a great way into your home’s network.
Most people don’t realize how important it is to properly secure your internet connection and router from snoops, hackers, and moochers. Tap or click for five smart steps to keep hackers out of your home network and sensitive files.
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I can’t believe this gadget is real. Here’s a hint: It costs $3K and involves babies. Here’s all you need to know, in 60 seconds.
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Tech tip: Digitize your handwritten notes or copy text from a photo
OK, I admit it. I’m a sucker for the latest gadget. I bought a smart notebook with all the upgrades to write my daily to-do lists digitally. Yeah, $600 later, I’ve used it 11 times.
It’s easy to waste money on tech. Tap or click for ways you might be throwing away money and solutions to help you save.
Quick tech tip: Scan photos and documents without buying a scanner
With tech, there’s always one more thing you need. It could be one more gadget, one more app, or one more piece of paid software. That’s why I make it my mission to help you get stuff done with what you already have.
Runner says the Apple Watch saved his life after violent fall
The Apple Watch is among the bestselling smartwatches in the world, and for good reason. Sure it carries the cachet that comes along with all Apple products, but beyond that, it’s a pretty darn good gadget.
Apple Watch is like a surrogate phone you wear on your wrist, as it can perform many smartphone functions for iPhone users. It can also communicate with other watches, take screenshots and remotely control your camera. Tap or click here for 10 neat features on your Apple Watch.
Android touchscreen acting up? Here's how to troubleshoot it
Most of us have at least a few touchscreen devices on hand at a time. Whether it’s a touchscreen laptop, your smartphone, a tablet or some other gadget, it’s common for tech these days to be touch and play.
It’s also common for those touchscreens to be finicky and unresponsive at times. Touchscreens can stop working suddenly or have issues just like any other device component. When it happens, it can be pretty frustrating — or even render your device useless.
9 brilliant things to do with that old cellphone you have lying around
Do you remember the days of mobile carriers upgrading your phone for free, or at least at a greatly reduced price? It typically happened every two years when you signed a new contract.
Unfortunately, those days are over and it couldn’t be worse timing. That’s because the latest and greatest smartphones can easily cost you over $1,000. Shelling out that kind of dough seems outrageous, especially if you only keep the gadget a short while before upgrading yet again. Which, believe me, happens a lot.
Hours of police video found on body cams sold on eBay
When you sell a gadget on eBay, one of the most important things you need to do is clear any data it may contain. Doing so will take additional time and effort, but leaving your existing information to chance is not worth the tradeoff.
Customize your Android with these 5 home screen widgets
With all of Android’s customization possibilities, it’s easy to get lost in the things you can download and tweak. To avoid a cluttered device it’s best to pick and choose the things you’re going to actually use.
Customization aside, for all Android users there are more than a few useful features you might not know about. Tap or click here to learn about 10 hidden tricks on Android.