Security threats are pretty much everywhere online these days. Data breaches, phishing scams, ransomware attacks and identity thieves … The list goes on and on. So how can you stay safe? In this DIY Security tip, Kim shares 7 ways you need to protect yourself online. There really is no excuse to ignore these habits anymore — not if you want to be protected.
Here's an affordable way to watch all the upcoming football games
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Who doesn’t want to watch the big game of the week right now? We’re all looking for ways to escape while stuck indoors, and football is a great way to add some excitement to your life.
While football can be a great escape from the mundane, it can also be expensive to watch. Just think about all those premium channels you have to add to your cable or Hulu subscription to get access. The cost can add up quickly. Need to save some cash? Here are nine streaming pro tips to save money.
If you’ve been longing for access to Sunday madness but don’t want to shell out a ton of money on more channels, we can help. There’s a way you can watch the upcoming pro and college football games without breaking the bank. Here’s what you need to know.
Football at an affordable price
Are you using Sling TV to watch football? If not, you’re either missing out on the big games or paying too much to watch them. Either way, you need to remedy the issue. Sling is one of the most affordable ways to catch college bowl games, including the CFP Semifinals and the last week of the regular NFL season.
The nice thing about Sling is that there are multiple packages to choose from, so you can tailor your subscription to your preferences. Want to watch the NFL? There’s an option for that. Prefer to watch the College Bowl Games instead? You can do that, too.
There are a couple of different Sling packages geared toward football fans. Sling Blue is aimed at NFL fans, while Sling Orange is geared toward college football fans. You’ll find a slew of games on both. Here’s what each offers and what it will cost you.
Sling Blue
Sling Blue will give you access to a ton of NFL games for just $30 per month. It’s even cheaper for new customers right now, who will pay just $20 for the first month when you sign up. This is a great option if you’re interested in pro games but not the college games — and it gives you plenty to watch in the upcoming month.
The current schedule on Sling Blue includes:
- 1/3: Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions
- 1 p.m. on Fox (select markets)
- 1/3: Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants
- 1 p.m. on Fox (select markets)
- 1/3: Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- 1 p.m. on Fox (select markets)
- 1/3: New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers
- 4:25 p.m. on Fox (select markets)
- 1/3: Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears
- 4:25 p.m. on Fox (select markets)
- 1/3: Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs
- 4:25 p.m. on Fox (select markets)
- 1/3: Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers
- 4:25 p.m. on Fox (select markets)
- 1/3: Washington at Philadelphia Eagles
- 8:20 p.m. on NBC (select markets)
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Kim's top 10 tech tips of 2020
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Covid-19, murder hornets and a presidential election: There’s no doubt 2020 has been a year for the books. Luckily, we had some amazing tech to make our daily lives easier. Zoom, for example, helped us socialize and work, even when we were stuck at home.
These are the 20 worst passwords you can use
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It’s a tough balancing act to create a password that’s both strong and easy to remember. If you make your passwords too simple, you can actually put your accounts in danger of cyberattacks.
The strongest passwords always use a complex arrangement of numbers, letters and symbols that make them tricky to guess. If you don’t repeat characters, it can also be difficult for hackers to brute force them. Tap or click here to see our guide to stronger passwords.
Google Search alternatives that respect your privacy
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Between Google Search, Gmail, Google Maps, and all the rest, the tech giant knows a ton about you. Let’s not forget about YouTube, the second-largest search site behind Google.
I recently showed you how you could take control of what appears when you search for yourself. Here’s my guide to doing an exhaustive search. Once you find what’s publicly available about you, take steps to delete anything that doesn’t sit well with you, from images of your home to personal photos.
Online advertising: How it works and what's coming for consumers
Everywhere you go online, there’s someone trying to sell you something. In fact, digital ad spending overtook traditional offline ads in 2019. Google may be a leader in online advertising, but it’s not the only option. Kim talks to Heath Shaffer, CEO and founder of NicheREV, about other options publishers are using to maximize their profits and what it means for consumers.
How to find saved passwords
You know you need unique, hard-to-crack passwords for your accounts, and remembering those complex strings of letters, numbers and characters is a real struggle. That’s why it’s so easy to let your browser do the work for you. But what if you need to see your actual password, not just the auto-filled asterisks? You can with one simple trick.
Ditch your credit card: 3 safer ways to pay online
Shopping online with your credit card isn’t as safe as you think. Wherever there’s money involved, scammers gather. That’s why you need a secure method to pay or send money on the web. We’ll show you three options safer than your credit or debit card and help you settle on a new way to pay, shop and send money online.
Secret ways to dig up dirt on someone online
We’ve all been there: You meet someone new in your business or personal life and want to know more. You do a Google search and maybe look for the person on social media sites like Facebook or LinkedIn. But did you know there’s a way to get even more information from reliable sources? Kim shows you how to dig up dirt on anyone, without having to pay those shady people search sites.
Borrow this trick from pro broadcasters to stop work-from-home interruptions
Eight months after the pandemic was officially declared, many Americans are still working from home. The same goes for most of Kim’s staff, myself included.
If working from home is something you’re interested in, there are all kinds of occupations if you know where to look. Tap or click here for an extensive list of ways to make money from home.
A bug in Windows 10 means your passwords could disappear
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Software: Can’t live with it, can’t work without it. It sure would be nice if all computer programs worked the way they are supposed to every time we need them, but as you’re well aware, that’s not the case.
The reality is that bugs happen, and they happen often. Any Microsoft Windows user can tell you that much. A Windows patch that was released earlier this year fixed a whopping 113 bugs — and plenty of more updates have followed.
5 simple ways to keep your employees happy and productive
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In the age of COVID-19, the benefits of being in the office can be reduced across the board or eliminated. Many are even working from home. Now, more than ever, it’s important to keep your employees happy and productive during what can be a confusing time.
AirPods problems? Apple offering free replacements for faulty earbuds
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When it comes to the headphones you use with your smartphone, you have a ton of options. There are wired or wireless options, and some offer more bass and better sound quality for music fanatics while others focus on crystal-clear call quality instead.
Amazon Echo 2020 comparison chart
Are you looking to upgrade your current Echo smart speaker, or make the jump to other Alexa-enabled devices? Here’s the current list of Echo devices available now.
*Zigbee is a wireless protocol that allows Amazon Echo devices to communicate with otherwise incompatible smart home tech.
Poll: 1 in 3 Americans plan to buy the iPhone 12 - What you should know first
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Are you pre-ordering the iPhone 12? Apple’s latest phone just went live for Americans to purchase, and Apple fans across the country are scrambling to get theirs before supplies run out.
Based on enthusiasm, we’d say this might happen pretty soon. According to a survey conducted by Wallethub, one in three Americans plan on buying the new iPhone this year — in spite of economic setbacks and COVID-19! Tap or click here to see everything we know about the iPhone 12.
Here's how much it costs to fix a broken iPhone 12 (Hint: It's a lot!)
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The iPhone 12 is finally here — and it’s jam-packed with features that make last year’s iPhone 11 look downright old-fashioned. It’s faster than ever, takes better photos and comes with new ceramic shield glass on its screen to protect it from falls.
New research: COVID can live on your phone for 28 days – How to properly disinfect yours
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Can you believe we’ve been dealing with coronavirus for nearly seven months already? It’s true. The World Health Organization declared it a pandemic all the way back in March and things haven’t been the same since.
Thankfully there have been plenty of breakthroughs in technology since then that have made it easier to navigate life. Google Maps even added a hotspot tracker so you know if it’s safe to visit places you’re thinking about traveling to. Tap or click to see how it works.
Your passwords are exposed - here's what to do about it
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Pop quiz: How many passwords do you use online? It’s probably more than you can remember right away, and most of the world is right there with you. According to a report from cybersecurity firm Digital Shadows, the average person uses 191 services that require passwords — and more than 15 billion stolen credentials are in circulation. That’s a 300% increase since 2018!
The biggest privacy feature coming to your iPhone is delayed - here's why
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Now that fall is right around the corner, Apple fans have a lot to look forward to. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, a new iPhone is still on the way — as well as a plethora of new features and software updates in iOS 14, Apple’s upcoming release.