đ¤ Get off my PC: Windows 11 crams ads for apps into the “recommended” section of the Start menu. Yes, itâs on by default. I’ve got the fix: Go into Settings and select Personalization > Start. Then, toggle off “Show recommendations for tips, app promotions and more.”
Tags: advertisements (ads), Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 11, Start menu
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.
đ¨ Don’t fall for it: Cybercriminals are sending emails that lead to an âI am not a robotâ CAPTCHA. Click the checkbox and youâll see a prompt to press âWin + R,â which opens the command prompt on a Windows computer. Their final request: âPaste in this code.â Itâs malware. The links can look like anything, so be on the lookout for this trick.
âDrop 10 pounds before Thanksgiving!â Thatâs all over my social media feeds because I was a dope and clicked on a video of a gal showing off her svelte new figure.
Ads for Ozempic and other weight loss meds are everywhere. The weight loss drug biz is a $100 billion industry. I know a bunch of people who have taken Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus or one of the other options, and I bet you do, too.
Your Social Security number is one of the most sensitive pieces of personal information you own. Too bad yours (and mine and every other Americansâ) has likely been leaked and sold on the Dark Web.
Before you panic, there are a few steps you can take right now to protect yourself and your identity.
Speaking of Alphabet, âGâ is also for Gemini: Gemini AI in Google Maps can help you find interesting spots nearby, and it even summarizes othersâ 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. Theyâre hoping more eyeballs in the apps equals more ad dollars.
đ¨ Hackersâ latest Facebook tricks: Theyâre stealing accounts to post fake product listings on Marketplace or in status updates or stories. Or theyâre 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.
Donât believe the text: Thousands of Pennsylvania residents got a text message that read, âRecords show you votedâ with a link to an official Pennsylvania site. The scammy organization behind it, “AllVote,” says it was a mistake. I call BS. Hit this link for your stateâs official ballot tracker.
New to LinkedIn? Newly-graduated students may have used the platform before, but the game changes as the stakes increase after college.
Presenting a professional and friendly persona through your profile is vital to potential employers. Experience, interests and a great bio can all get you far.
I read every comment you leave at the end of this newsletter, and one theme always stands out: You want to know all the hidden things your tech can do! Lucky for you, uncovering those “I had no idea!” moments is my superpower. Iâm here to teach you the things you didnât even know you were missing!
