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š«Ø Gone phishing: If you use Gmail or Outlook, watch out for deceptive emails asking for sensitive info or trying to trick you into clicking a malicious link that takes over your computer. Make a mistake and the hackers will hold your PC or data hostage until you pay a ransom. This oneās spreading, so watch out!
Tags: data, Gmail, hackers, Outlook, phishing
My car insurance just jumped 32%. No, I didnāt get into an accident or rack up a few speeding tickets. Since 2020, car insurance rates have skyrocketed by 37%, and in 2024 alone, they climbed another 16.5%. Some states saw hikes of over 50%!
ā Quick privacy tip: Use Ctrl + Shift + N (Windows) or Cmd + Shift + N (Mac) to open an incognito or private browsing window in most web browsers. Incognito mode doesnāt save your browsing history, cookies or form data.
š± Your iCloudās will: Setting up a Legacy Contact lets a loved one access your Apple ID after you pass. If you donāt name a contact, everything will be locked forever. Go to Settings > [Your Name] > Sign-in & Security > Legacy Contact > Add Legacy Contact. Choose a contact and press Continue. Send an Access Key via text or print it out. Keep it safe.
Task, be done! Windows Task Scheduler automates tasks like weekly disk cleanups or sending an email. Type Task Scheduler into your Windows search bar to open the app. Click Create Basic Task and follow the prompts to name your task and define its trigger (like a time, day of the week or when your computer starts). Choose what the task should do and thatās it. Sweetness!
Got an iPad? Drag an app from the dock and place it alongside another open app. Theyāll run side by side in Split View. Slide down to convert it to Slide Over mode. Super useful.
šŖ Crumble the cookieās Edge: To keep the trackers away in Edge, click the three dots (top-right corner) for Settings. Click on Privacy, Search, and Services and find Tracking Prevention. Set it to either Basic, Balanced (Edgeās recommendation) or Strict for more protection.
āļø Flying this year? You can save up to 15% when you book on a Sunday. The cheapest day of the week to travel is Wednesday. Now, that alone is worth the price of this newsletter!
Easy printer cleanup: Soak a piece of paper with rubbing alcohol (not too much ā leave the edges dry), and run it through your printerās roller to clean off the junk.
ā¶ļø YouTube first impressions: A channel trailer gives future subscribers a taste of what to expect. Just sign into YouTube Studio > Customization > Layout. Click ADD under Video Spotlight to choose a video as your trailer, then hit Publish. Pro tip: Upload a custom video and mention your release schedule, so folks come back for more.
There are over 1 billion malware programs: Antivirus software scans your system for viruses, ransomware and other threats and removes them before they cause damage. Protect five devices for only $19.
