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It’s nice to know that you can always use your phone to contact help in an emergency. It’s not like the old days when you’d have to hike to get help or hope for someone to pass by. New phones can even contact emergency service and loved ones if you’re in a car crash and unable to access your phone.
The most critical things scammers are after are your personal information and money. How they get to it varies. Tap or click here for the scams seniors fall for most and how to spot them.
Thieves are getting much better at spoofing companies and government agencies, hoping to rip you off. These dangerous phishing attacks are on the rise.
IT professionals can seem like angels in human form in times of need. With a few clicks of a mouse, they eliminate issues that had you perplexed. But not all tech issues are as hopeless as they may seem.
Some computer issues have simple fixes you can try on your own. Tap or click here for five easy solutions to common tech problems. If you bother an IT worker with one of these simple issues, they might roll their eyes and tell their friends about your “user error.”
You always have to keep your guard up when surfing online. Scams are lurking everywhere to rip you off. If you think you’ve fallen victim to a scam, there are some steps you need to take immediately. Tap or click here for three immediate steps to take if you fall for a scam.
We always advise avoiding pirated movies, music and other types of software. Not only is bootlegging these materials illegal, but the sites you get them from can’t be trusted.
Often, sites hosting pirated material infect your device with malware. A recent example was websites offering free Hollywood movies created to spread malware. Tap or click here for details on this scammy plot.
How often do you go over your credit card or banking statements? If you don’t do it regularly, there is a chance that you’ll miss some suspicious transactions. It might not be enough to trigger a warning, but repeated charges can amount to a large sum. Tap or click here for 10 accounts more valuable than your credit card.
Maybe you remember a funny meme your friend posted to your Facebook wall back in 2020. But your stomach sinks at the prospect of searching through years on your timeline. Don’t worry. We’ll share an easier way to find the things you’re looking for.
Phishing is a common cyberattack that everyone should know about. It’s a simple premise, usually performed through email. The malicious actors send messages pretending to be from trusted sources such as delivery services, banks and just about any well-known company.
You’re not alone if your monthly internet bill puts a big dent in your bank account. Use this tip to discover three ways to get fast and affordable home internet.
When you’re paying for high speeds, you know the frustration of not getting all that you’re promised. We’ll even show you how to report when your ISP isn’t delivering. Tap or click here to report slow internet speeds to the FCC.
Are you looking for an email service that is focused on privacy? DuckDuckGo has one, and it’s open to anyone. Tap or click here to start taking advantage of this email service today.
No matter which email provider you use, it’s most likely full. Get ready to declutter your inbox so fast that it will make Marie Kondo jealous. It’s time to wave goodbye to spammy marketing, unwanted newsletters, and expired office memos.
