Everyday life has changed amid the coronavirus crisis, and it can be pretty boring being on lockdown. If you don’t have access to any streaming services because money is tight, or you’ve watched everything worth seeing on the platform you do have, don’t miss this. In this Komando DIY, we have the five best free, legitimate streaming sites for you to check out. You can thank us later.
3 apps for couples to chat, share photos and leave love notes
The pandemic gave us more modern ways to connect with family and friends. Tap or click here to find out how to host a virtual get-together with friends and family. During the lockdown, physical contact was out of the question if you didn’t live with each other.
People are finally returning to life as we used to know it. But that doesn’t mean you’ll want to abandon all the cool new ways to communicate. There are even apps made just for couples to help share their love.
From love notes to adorable selfies, these apps are changing how we see romance. Keep reading for five apps made for couples that are gaining in popularity.
Locket Widget
There have long been apps to send photos to loved ones, like Snapchat, but Locket Widget created an app with a twist. Instead of entering and scrolling through endless apps, you can send photos directly to someone’s lock screen, where the widget sits on their home page.
You can also reply directly from the widget without entering an app. Simply touch the picture, snap a photo, and send a reply back to their lock screen. If you are an Android user, you’ll have to wait. The free Locket Widget app is currently only available for iOS devices.
Tap or click here to learn more about Locket Widget.
NoteIt
NoteIt, available for free for Android and iOS, took Locket Widget’s idea and kicked it up a notch.
7 essential Android security settings: 2FA, spot shady apps, stop location tracking
According to a Pew Research report, 28% of smartphone owners don’t use screen locks or other security features to keep people out of their phones. Does this figure represent your Android security practice?
The same report further indicates 54% of internet users access the web via public Wi-Fi networks to perform sensitive activities, such as online shopping (21%) and banking (21%). Never access public Wi-Fi without a virtual private network. Tap or click to see how you can protect your data with a VPN.
Apple's $2 million wager
Want to make $2 million? Break through the iPhone’s new Lockdown Mode. Here’s what you need to know, in 60 seconds.
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Apple’s iPhone spyware problem is worsening: Attacks mostly against journalists, activists and government representatives have been reported in over 150 countries. Common red flags: Faster-than-usual battery drainage, high data usage and unexpected shutdowns. If you’re a journalist or activist, or if you work for the government, turn on Lockdown mode.
You have to see these comedy wildlife photo finalists
If you want to go through a full range of emotions in one 30 minute period, all you need to do is flip on a nature show. Watching wildlife in its native habitat can fascinating, heartbreaking, and hilarious depending on the moment.
Fake COVID-19 alert threatens a fee for leaving your house
Are you stir-crazy yet? If so, we get it — nearly six months of lockdowns can make anyone frustrated. And even though plenty of essential businesses are still open (and more nonessential ones re-opening every day), it can be tiring to find that your favorite hangouts like sports bars and the mall are closed after all this time.
What's behind the online fraud surge?
You’re probably aware that during this COVID-19 lockdown, online fraud and cyberattacks are at an all-time high. But have you ever wondered who’s behind the attacks and were they’re coming from?
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3 COVID maps that tell you if your state is ready to reopen
If you’ve been following the news, you might be thinking that the COVID-19 pandemic is beginning to wane in the U.S. While some states have seen deaths decline and new infections slow, health officials are urging caution and suggesting we use our best judgment as we start to reopen our economy.
Emoji quiz: How many countries can you guess correctly?
With so much turmoil in the world today, it’s important to take a moment to appreciate the lighter side of life. While you’re at home flattening the curve, making time for something fun can greatly improve your mental health and attitude.
How to have a virtual dinner party and maintain social distance
Open/download audioCities are on lockdown and we have to keep our distance. Inviting friends over is out of the question. That doesn’t mean a dinner party is off the table, though. Here’s how I plan to host a virtual get-together this weekend. Join me!
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Why rural Airbnbs are the superstar of vacation rentals
Open/download audioAcross the country, Americans are staying put. One-third of America is under lockdown, and the travel industry is quiet. There’s one outlier: Rural Airbnbs. Why are these properties still attracting renters?
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