Jobhunting mistake

📲 Jobhunting mistake: Your voicemail box isn’t set up or it’s full. If you’re not 100% sure yours is working, call yourself from a different phone or ask a friend to do it. Sometimes, simple is the best way. Setup instructions here for iPhone and Samsung smartphones.

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5 things that make you a target online

Too many people share just about everything online. That’s a one-way ticket to Scamtown. Some info makes you an especially prime target. Keep these close to the vest.

Widows and widowers are big targets. Crooks want to get their grimy hands on inheritance money. Take Rosalie Douglass, who tried her hand at online dating and listed “widow” as her relationship status. Two different scammers connected with Rosalie and swindled her out of a staggering $430,000.

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Job site comparison: LinkedIn vs. ZipRecruiter vs. Craigslist

Where do you look for your next career move? There are several job boards, but which is right for you?

Let’s look at a few places job seekers go online and find the right one for your needs.

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If your teen says this phrase, pay close attention: “Crashing out” means they’re about to flip out or overreact to something minor. The causes behind it are bigger, of course — think anything from hormones and relationships to academic stress or social media drama.

ChatGPT’s new search engine is here

When ChatGPT launched on Nov. 30, 2022, I knew the web — and the world — would change forever. A week later, I predicted on national radio Google’s days would be numbered. People laughed at me, and I got notes from listeners telling me I was nuts.

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Some great apps you need to try

Today, by popular demand, I’m sharing some of my most-used apps and a few other great ones you might not know about. Most of these are free with in-app purchases.

And one more: MyRadar is Barry’s favorite weather app for hyper-local forecasts and notifications. (iPhone | Android)

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Some sneaky aloha spirit … They black out the unsubscribe link.

🚨 Don’t fall for it: Cybercriminals are sending emails that lead to an “I am not a robot” CAPTCHA. Click the checkbox and you’ll see a prompt to press “Win + R,” which opens the command prompt on a Windows computer. Their final request: “Paste in this code.” It’s malware. The links can look like anything, so be on the lookout for this trick.

Talk to your kids about online predators before it’s too late

This number makes me sick. The FBI says 90% of sexual advances against kids happen in chatrooms or on instant messaging platforms.  Now more than ever, it’s important to talk to your kids about online predators.

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Speaking of Alphabet, “G” is also for Gemini: Gemini AI in Google Maps can help you find interesting spots nearby, and it even summarizes others’ reviews. Any chatbot can use this data to answer location-based questions. In Waze, you can report accidents just by talking to the app, too. They’re hoping more eyeballs in the apps equals more ad dollars.

🚨 Hackers’ latest Facebook tricks: They’re stealing accounts to post fake product listings on Marketplace or in status updates or stories. Or they’re using those stolen profiles to post that someone has died and they need money for the funeral. PSA: Have strong passwords and lock your profile so only your friends can see it.