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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.
How many passwords do you have? Probably not enough. Most of us reuse the same password, or similar passwords for all our devices and sign-ins. This can make it easier for hackers to get your personal or financial information and using a password like “admin” or “password” only make it worse. That is why one state decided to ban the use of those passwords to try and ward off the effect hackers can have on its citizens as well as the government itself.
If you own one of these smart televisions, you need to know about these three critical flaws that have recently surfaced that might allow hackers to get into your network and wreak havoc.
Alexa is no longer “new.” The smart-tech revolution is now in full swing, and Amazon Echo is at the heart of it. According to Edison Research, nearly 40 million people own voice-activated speakers, which is about 1 in 6 U.S. adults. Now it’s time to see what Alexa can really do. Most users know how to select songs and search the internet for information. These skills are handy, but they’re only the tip of the digital iceberg.
Now, developers at Google have done it again. They’ve hidden a different kind of “Easter egg” within the Google search bar. This new game is a tribute to classic text adventure games where players complete tasks by typing in basic commands.
Looking to start keeping abreast of what’s going on in your community? Choose from these 5 great police scanner apps for your smartphone to stay in the know.
Free samples are fun. You get to test out products you might not otherwise try. Maybe you find a new favorite shampoo. Maybe you discover that floral-smelling perfume is just not right for you. You don’t have to head to a store to try out some free samples. Amazon wants to hook you up in the comfort of your own home.
Each week, I receive tons of questions from my listeners about tech concerns, new products and all things digital. Choosing the most interesting questions to highlight is the best part of my job. This week, I received questions about how to switch to a cheaper cell carrier, why banking apps have become so versatile, how to prevent targeted ads from following you around the internet, how to catch a cheating spouse and more.
You may not have thought about freezing your credit, and now that you heard of the idea you may be wondering why you should. Well, it is one of the top ways to guard against identity theft, ensuring there will be no change to any of it unless you say so. Here is a step by step description of how to do so.
Do you love buying your clothes online? Online shopping can be convenient and fun, but there’s a downside — with the frequency of data breaches occurring these days, your information is at constant risk from hackers and identity thieves.
If you want to refresh your wardrobe without breaking the bank, we’ve got good news. You can buy like-new designer clothes for up to 90% on an online marketplace called ThredUp. Don’t worry about buying anything torn or ruined: The site has a strict set of quality standards for all the clothes it accepts.
