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You probably know the best place in your house to make a call on your smartphone. But what about when you just can’t get a good signal or you’re away from home? It’s super frustrating, but there are a few tricks of the trade that can help. In this Komando DIY, three simple ways to get better cell service.
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If you have an Amazon Echo at home, you need to dive into the privacy settings.
There are a few important things to lockdown. Don’t forget to turn off voice purchasing if you never use that feature, or at least set up a PIN. Tap or click here for steps, along with four other vital security steps.
