Some might say the internet was built on anonymity, paving the way for a place where free speech reigns supreme. But after years of learning about who’s snooping into everything we do online, privacy on the web is hardly a given. It’s not just about government spying; it’s also about how much data big companies …
Amazon Sidewalk is a new service that shares your internet connection with others in your neighborhood to extend the range and reliability of Amazon Echo, Ring Security cameras, and Tile trackers. Amazon is getting ready to switch on a new service called Amazon Sidewalk, and if you own an Echo device, or a Ring Floodlight …
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See if your device needs a replacement battery with a few easy steps. The battery is one of the most important components in any laptop, and if it starts to deteriorate, even the best Windows laptop will struggle to maintain a good battery life. It might even eventually shut down completely. As a result, it’s important to …
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You’re not allowed to use easy-to-remember passwords like your birthday or your dog’s name. You’re not allowed to use short, simple passwords. Even if you memorize a tough, warty password like $6k9iwb3&IBwxMpa, you’re not allowed to use it for more than one website. Frustrated yet? Save your sanity—engage the services of a password manager. With …
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Worried about losing important photos and files on your mobile device? Google One can back up certain data from your phone for safekeeping. If you need to back up the data on your mobile phone, you can use Google Drive for Android devices, Samsung Cloud for Samsung phones, and iCloud for iPhones. But if you need lots …
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Small devices called skimmers and the even more insidious shimmers can easily steal your credit and debit card information when you swipe. Here’s how to protect yourself from these rare, but nasty, attacks. That same technology has matured and miniaturized. Tiny “skimmers” can be attached to ATMs and payment terminals to skim your data off …
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Whether you are a Microsoft Excel beginner or an advanced user, you’ll benefit from these step-by-step tutorials. Microsoft Excel was first released in 1985, and the spreadsheet program has remained popular through the years. You can master Excel by reading these tips and tricks on how to add a drop-down list in an Excel cell to finding …
As the use of crypto-currency increases, so does the risk of being a target for scammers. Tom Merritt offers five tips for defending against crypto-currency scams. Crypto-currency is hot. You can buy a car with it… Heck, you can buy a tweet with it. When anything is hot, it becomes a target for scammers. So, …
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Experts anticipate the global shortage of semiconductors to last another two years. This is what it could mean for you. “Out of stock”: the frustrating warning has made its way to an increasing number of phones and laptop manufacturers’ websites over the past year, often leading to long waiting lists for consumers wishing to get …
The vast majority of cyber attacks involve a password being hacked – providing your employees with multi-factor authentication could go a long way towards stopping cyber criminals breaking into your network. The most common way cyber-criminal hackers break into enterprise networks is by stealing or guessing usernames and passwords. The attacks, whether the goal is …
