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Alexa sure is handy, as long as you know the pro tricks for getting the most out of the Amazon smart assistant. Kim shares 7 tips to make your Echo experience more secure, useful and fun. Learn how to adjust your privacy settings, change the way Alexa sounds, upgrade your audio and much more with this week’s Digital Life Hack.
One of the most significant security holes in iOS’s existence was recently discovered. Several phony websites have been covertly hacking the iPhones of those who visited, and worst of all, it’s been happening for years. Here’s how it went down, who the likely culprits were, as well as how you can find out if your phone is secure from harm.
If you frequently browse the web on your computer, you may want to check for an update. One of the most popular browsers on the market was revealed to have a critical security flaw that can compromise your computer, and worst of all, it even affects Mac and Linux. We have the latest details on this new security threat, and how you can update this browser to protect your system.
With the constant growth in technology, there seems to be a new gadget on store shelves every day. These whose-its and whats-its can do all manner of different tasks but can sometimes cost an arm or a leg. The internet has a solution as there are some incredible do-dads that you can get online that won’t break the bank.
In 2010, Apple came under fire for its defiance during the “antennagate” fiasco, and for years, it continued to maintain boldface against criticism. But all that changed in light of the news that Apple, like its industry peers, was recording and transcribing user interactions with Siri. It’s issued a public apology for the ordeal and has made some significant changes to its privacy policy in response. Here’s what Apple said, as well as how these changes will affect your privacy going forward.
Another popular app on the Google Play Store was discovered to be harboring malware — one with millions of active users and downloads. This program covertly loaded spam advertisements on the victims phone, and without permission, would sign them up for money-sucking paid subscriptions. If you ever downloaded this sketchy software, here’s what you need to watch out for.
Have you ever wanted to be part of the cool crowd and get your hands on new tech before anyone else? Now is your chance. Microsoft has made the first official beta for its Edge browser available to any and all who wish to test its limits and capabilities. We’ll tell you how to become a beta tester for Microsoft so you can experience the new browser early and even give some much-needed feedback.
Forgetting your password can be such a pain. With so many online accounts, who has time to remember all of their important logins? Thanks to Google’s latest authentication feature, you don’t have to.
This year is on track to be the worst yet for your online security, and it’s no small task to keep track of each and every data breach. Even tougher is finding out how each one will impact you. We’ve found a handy resource that lets you see exactly how the latest breaches and data leaks impact your personal information and expose you to identity theft and fraud.
You might have seen options for two-factor authentication while setting up an account for the first time, but what are the real benefits of turning it on? We’re breaking down why two-factor authentication is absolutely worth your time, as well as how to set it up on some of the biggest accounts you may have. All you’ll need is a computer, a phone and an internet connection.
At Komando.com, we regularly advise users to upgrade to the latest versions of their phone or tablet’s respective operating systems. This helps protect them against zero-day vulnerabilities, hacks and exploits. But sometimes, new updates will have flaws of their own. In fact, one of Apple’s most recent iOS updates accidentally rolled back a critical safeguard that prevents a device from having its operating system modified — and now, they’ve released another updated to clean up the mess! Here’s what you need to know to safeguard your device from harm.
