How to stop your smart TV from spying on you

Not only is your smart TV gobbling up your viewing data, but it also may be gathering information about your home. Can you minimize your smart TV’s snooping activities? Our advice: Turn off its tracking features. I’ll tell you how.


This app makes it easy to get all the local and national news you want to see

There are tons of different options to get your breaking and local news. Most smartphones or tablets come loaded with a news app, and you have plenty of third-party choices, too.

As with all apps, not all news apps are created equal. Some can be glitchy or slow to update with breaking news, while others focus too heavily on partisan politics or regional news stories. Looking for some great apps to download? Try these must-have apps you’ll use again and again.

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This app lets you fake a bad connection during Zoom calls

The pandemic has made video conferencing a part of our everyday communication. Whether we’re brainstorming with coworkers or celebrating a birthday, virtual meetups let us keep in touch while maintaining social distance. You don’t even need to wear pants.

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Stimulus check missing? Here's how to report it to the IRS

Stimulus payments have been a hot topic as of late. Not only are we finally getting a second round of stimulus checks, but there’s hope that more money could be on the horizon soon.

While many Americans have already received their $600 payments from the IRS, there are many people waiting for the money to land in their mailboxes. That can be a real issue for people who are out of work and need those funds right away. Looking for work? Tap or click here for a tool that will help you find the right career path.

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Recall warning: Phone charger is a fire risk - Do you own it?

Prices on new tech gadgets can be hard to swallow. After all, who wants to spend thousands of dollars on a new 4K TV or computer?

But if you’re opting for inexpensive tech accessories to cut costs, you could be asking for trouble. Not all accessories are built with the same quality control, and cheap options are often recalled due to safety issues. These phone chargers that were recently recalled due to being fire hazards are just one example.

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Your grocery store knows a lot about you – see the surprising stats

Protecting your personal information has become a hot topic for discussion after WhatsApp updated its terms and conditions. The Facebook-owned service is definitely not the only (or the last) company to go after who you contact and how.

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5 hidden smartphone features for better photos and videos

As with any art form, photography can range from a fun hobby to a serious practice.

When it comes to social media posts, you probably just snap a quick photo and post it without much thought. But there’s a lot you can do to make your own snaps stand out. Tap or click here for three ways you can take a better photo every time.

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How-to: Simple editing tricks for your social media posts

You don’t need to be a professional photographer to take amazing photos. Technology in mobile devices allows you to snap spectacular images that are ever so close to competing with traditional DSLR cameras.

The basics of photography still apply, though, as internal software can’t always correct composition, subject matter or lighting. But there are some small changes you can make that will improve your photos. Tap or click here for three simple tips to take better photos every time.

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Comparison: Samsung's new Galaxy S21 vs. iPhone 12

After several product leaks and specification rumors, Samsung officially revealed its new line-up of flagship mobile phones this week. The Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra will form the premier selection of its Android-based phones. Tap or click here for Samsung Galaxy tips and tricks.

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Ring adds end-to-end encryption - See if it's supported on your system

Most Americans have multiple smart gadgets in their homes. These tech toys make it easy to automate day to day tasks — which often make them worth the investment.

But while smart gadgets can make it simple to automate your lights, vacuuming or other chores, they can also leave you open to privacy and security issues. If your smart device includes a camera, hackers could even use these vulnerabilities to spy on you.

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Watch out: Your typos can actually cost you money

There are plenty of mistakes that can cost you money. One small slip can add an extra zero to a peer-to-peer payment or a decimal point to a sloppy invoice.

Human error isn’t the only costly mistake you can make, either. Leaving your personal information or accounts open to cybercriminals or hackers can also be an expensive error. It happens more often than you’d expect, too. Tap or click for steps to make sure hackers cannot access your home network and files.

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