It’s graduation season, and many of you will be watching your kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews reach that big life milestone over the next few weeks. I’m right there with you. My son, Ian, just gave his senior speech and talked about something very near and dear to my heart, his hero — my mother. Warning: Grab the tissues. (Ian’s speech starts just after the 6-minute mark.)
Urgent! Update to iOS 12.2 now – It has 50-plus critical security patches
If you’re an Apple fan, it’s an exciting time. Earlier this week, the company held another reveal event. But this time, it didn’t focus on all of its new shiny gadgets.
Instead, we learned about a bunch of new services. AppleTV+, Apple News, Apple Arcade, and there’s even a new Apple credit card in the works.
Lost in all the excitement was the fact that Apple just released an iOS update. And this one is extremely important because it patches over 50 security flaws.
You must update to iOS 12.2 immediately
Even though operating system updates are critical, many people don’t like installing them as soon as they come out. Believe me, I get it.
They wait to make sure the update is stable and free of issues that aren’t going to create more problems. Let’s face it, Microsoft has been having terrible issues with its Windows 10 updates lately.
However, this iOS update shouldn’t be taken lightly. That’s because iOS 12.2 comes with 51 different security patches.
Vulnerabilities in FaceTime, Mail, Messages and more are fixed with this update, so we recommend downloading and installing it right away.
There are some fun things included with iOS 12.2, too. You’ll have four new Animoji added to your repertoire, including a boar, giraffe, owl and shark. How could you resist?
Other things you get with the update include support for Apple News+ and the ability for Siri to play videos from your iOS device to Apple TV. Just ask Siri on your iPhone or iPad to play any video, show, movie, sporting event, or channel on Apple TV.
There’s also good news for Apple Pay Cash customers. You can now transfer money to your bank accounts instantly using your Visa debit card. Plus, the Wallet app now displays Apple Pay credit and debit card transactions right below the card.
How to make money selling your photos online
There are many amazing views in the world that make for spectacular photos. Whether you’re on vacation and capturing a beautiful sunset or just out on a local hiking trail, the opportunity to take some great pictures is out there.
Apps known to track you and steal your data
Have you ever had an app ask you to access your phone’s location? Of course you have, we all have. How about those apps that want access to your smartphone camera and contact list?
If you think about why they do this, it might creep you out. In this Komando on Demand podcast, you’ll learn the dirty secrets that some app developers don’t want you to know.
Find nearly anyone online
Do you want to connect with old friends? Perhaps a long-lost classmate from your childhood or a former neighbor or co-worker who moved on years ago.
Whatever the reason you wish to track down an old acquaintance, searching on Google or Facebook might not always bring up the best results you want. But I found a cool website that could be a better way for you to find people online.
Deepfake videos are getting terrifyingly real
If you thought fake news was bad, then you won’t believe what’s coming our way in the future. Widely seen as the next generation of hoaxes, Deepfakes are videos that use artificial intelligence to edit faces, motion, and speech with scary accuracy. In a Deepfake video, you can make any politician say anything you want, or swap the face of a person you know on a salacious picture for instant blackmail. The worst part: it’s getting harder to tell them apart from the real thing. This video might disturb you.
This 'Home on the Range' ranch home costs $35 million
Have you ever wanted to fulfill your dreams of living the cowboy lifestyle on a large farm estate? Maybe wake up in the morning to feed the cows, ride the horses and then later explore your 30,000 acres? The Hobble Diamond Ranch offers a multitude of amenities, and is accentuated by the Yellowstone River that runs through the property.
Clearing cache made easy
So what is your computer’s cache? Why do you need to empty it? And when? Here’s how to do it. It’s easier than you think, and you can do it in less than 2 minutes.
Highlights from the Jerry Lewis telethon
For 44 years, the Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon was a tradition of the holiday. The telethon raised billions for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and gave us “Jerry’s Kids.” Check out the best moments of telethon over the years, including the comedian’s surprise reunion with old pal and partner Dean Martin.
Is your browser secure? See if it needs updating
Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari and Opera. What do all these things have in common? They’re all web browsers, and they all need to be kept up to date to stay safe online.
Each browser has multiple versions out there at any given time. Why? Because when updates are released, some people choose not to install them. This is not a good idea.
Remove yourself from people search sites
Want to hear something a little bit creepy? Anybody who’s willing to pay online information brokers – aka people-search sites – can learn your phone number, address, criminal record and a lot more. Even more creepy? This information doesn’t always come at a price. You could be giving it away.
What is life like in a supermax prison?
For the worst of the worst criminals, there’s one prison in the mountains of Colorado that they won’t be able to break out of. Isolated from the rest of the world, this prison is the only supermax in the country, and is a life sentence to all who go there.
Kinetic sand art coffee table
Kinetic art is absolutely incredible because parts are moving or give the illusion that they’re moving. This coffee table was used as a piece of kinetic art to create ever-changing patterns in the sand. It’s truly mesmerizing! Watch this video to see how this beautifully artistic coffee table moves.
Would you give a stranger a foot massage?
Feet really freak some people out. Even if they don’t, we just seem to reserve touching feet for the people we are very close to. So if some stranger sat down across from you, plopped their foot on your lap and asked for a massage, would you do it? Could you do it without laughing? Watch this hilariously awkward video of strangers giving each other foot massages.
Get hired as a transcriptionist
Are you a quick typist? With a computer and a pair of high-quality headphones, you can get an at-your-own-pace job as a transcriptionist with relative ease.
TV shows, doctors and industries all over the world need to keep a well-documented record of their activity. Instead of transcribing the text in-house, however, they’ll usually outsource their transcription to a third party.
All your favorite songs have the same drum beat
It looks like drummers have been getting the short end of the stick for quite some time. From James Brown to Taylor Swift, every single song in this video uses the same basic drum beat. I wonder if drummers grow bored of the repetition. Press play to see how this beat has taken over music.
Clever way to hide TV wires
Wouldn’t it be great if that flat screen you have mounted on the wall could look like a picture frame? With all the wires and cables hanging down to connect to your other devices, it kind of ruins the artwork effect. This DIY video has a solution that only costs $10! Watch these easy instructions that will help you hide those annoying wires.
How does an engine work?
If you’re a car enthusiast then you already know the answer to that question. But have you ever actually seen it for yourself? Not only does this video explain the process but it also shows you the inside of an engine in slow motion! Press play to see the explosion that takes place inside your car every time you turn it on.
The secret to a happy marriage
What’s the best way to solve conflicts with your spouse? A young married couple thought the answer was inside a wedding gift. After nine years, they realized it was something greater. Do you and your significant other have it all figured out?