Why the Coast Guard uses a zig-zag when doing search and rescue

The U.S. Coast Guard is an integral part of our military. It protects our beaches and coastlines from invasion or enemies, but it also helps find and rescue those lost at sea. You might be surprised to learn the technique it uses to do this. Let’s just say it’s not straightforward.

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True or false: That email you got from the Social Security Administration is a phishing scam

We all know the risks that come with surfing the internet. Spoofed websites, malicious links and malware are more prevalent than ever. That’s why many people are cautious when handling suspicious correspondence.

After all, more than 80% of emails sent daily are spam. To drive more awareness about spam emails, various government departments often urge users not to open any messages that supposedly come from them.

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Did you get a spam text from your OWN number? You're not alone

Spam comes in various forms, with the most popular choice of criminals being phishing emails and text messages. Unsolicited communication is usually easy to spot as the number won’t be in your contacts. Tap or click here to stop junk text messages and spam for good.

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If you see these emojis, your kids are doing drugs

Kids are often more intelligent than we realize. And their advanced knowledge of technology makes it easy for them to hide things from you. Tap or click here to see how kids are getting around parental controls.

Even though many teens think they are mature enough to know what’s right, they don’t. And as a parent, keeping them safe is your number one job.

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Have a MacBook and an iPad? Use this new trick to control both at the same time

What is Universal Control for Apple devices? iOS 15.4 and macOS Monterey 12.3 both ushered in a new era of Apple functionality.

Universal Control lets you use the keyboard, mouse, or trackpad of your Mac to control up to two other nearby Mac or iPad devices and work seamlessly between them. Tap or click here to turn your iPad into a full-fledged computer.

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15 new Alexa commands you’ll wish you knew about sooner

Alexa may very well be the ultimate smart home companion. She does it all: she keeps track of our schedule, entertainment, and even our kitchen timer are all taken care of when she’s on the job.

According to Amazon, there are more than 50,000 unique tasks and commands that you can entrust this energetic little bot with. You probably know the usual suspects like asking Alexa for today’s weather or to call your mother, for example. She’s capable of so much more than adjusting the volume, though.

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If you see these 4 words on Facebook Messenger, don't click

Meta’s Facebook is undoubtedly the largest social media platform globally, and its Messenger is used by more than 900 million people a month. That is an awful lot of messages, but unfortunately, not all of them are friendly conversations. Tap or click here to use Messenger without a Facebook account.

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There’s a new social media network for seniors that’s backed by the AARP

Despite all the privacy drawbacks, people can’t seem to get enough of social media. That’s why so many people were up in arms recently when they found out they were locked out of their Facebook accounts. Tap or click here to see why Facebook banned people who missed an email notice.

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10 clever iPhone and Android features you forget to use

Most of us use our smartphones every day without taking advantage of their full potential. Since our iPhones and Androids have so many capabilities, there are a lot of features we might not even know about. That’s why we’re putting together this list of hidden phone features you’ve probably overlooked.

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Here’s where you can watch 4,000 free TV episodes (if you don’t mind ads)

Choosing what to watch on your favorite streaming platform can be a challenge. With so many options available, you can easily spend more time browsing through the titles than what it would take to watch a show.

You’d be wrong if you thought that Netflix was the only platform worth perusing. While the streaming giant is a front-runner, YouTube just added over 4,000 episodes of popular TV shows that you can watch for free.

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Use a payment app? New scam stealing thousands from unsuspecting victims

There are plenty of dangers associated with online shopping. User-driven platforms like eBay and Facebook Marketplace are hotspots for scammers trying to tell fake products or not shop the items.

If that isn’t enough to put you off from shopping online, several other scams can be more damaging to your wallet. Cybercriminals will often go out of their way to launch sophisticated phishing scams to make a quick buck.

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