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As a veteran, reconnecting and readjusting to their new lifestyle is difficult enough. Fortunately, today’s veterans can benefit from a wealth of online resources. Let’s talk about a few great places for veterans to reconnect and find resources on the web. https://www.komando.com/tips/536065/the-best-sites-for-veterans
Check out these wireless options that will pair up nicely with your Android phone so you can listen to music and podcasts on the go, take and make calls, and watch videos without bothering people around you. https://www.komando.com/tips/539488/get-the-best-wireless-headphones-for-your-android-device
Our phones are a great place to turn to for weather, but the basic functions won't provide enough data when it comes to hurricanes. If you want to track one's progress and get as much information as possible, you will want an app. https://www.komando.com/happening-now/496257/8-best-apps-to-get-you-through-hurricane-season
$10 a month for a phone? New plan promises deal - Komando.com
Cellphones are miniature computers that are great for phone calls, but also do email, online browsing, video streaming and much, much more. A lot of what they do can require plenty of data, and data isn't cheap. It's a big reason why our cellphone bills are so expensive. But while most carriers continue to raise their rates, others are trying to make their mark by offering incredibly low fares.
Protecting your bank account in the wake of data breaches - Komando.com
When it comes to data breaches, here’s my best advice: Assume the worst. The hackers have your information, and the companies involved can’t do anything to protect you. Law enforcement is too overwhelmed to find the culprits, and you are completely exposed. Here’s what to do next.
Secret language kids are using - Komando.com
Kids today have never known life without the internet, haven't lived without a cell phone, and have replaced passing notes in class with texting. But one thing hasn't changed, trying to outsmart parents and grandparents. Technology has made it a little more difficult for parents to "break the code", and teens are getting crafty with acronyms and "code" words. Some of them are harmless, others are offensive, and some could be downright dangerous.
9 Amazon perks you're probably not using - Komando.com
Whether it's the convenience of online shopping, the deals, the selection or all of the above, people keep buying. That's one reason many people sign up for the $99-a-year Amazon Prime, which offers free two-day delivery on most items. However, free delivery isn't Prime's only perk. Far from it. Keep reading for some of our favorite Prime perks that don't get as much press. https://www.komando.com/tips/321107/amazon-prime-benefits-you-didnt-realize-you-can-get?utm_content=buffer23b45&utm_medi…
Apple's Emergency SOS and medical data tools could say your life
Since smartphones keep us connected almost all the time, they can also be critical safety and distress signal tools in emergencies and times of dire need. It's not just a safety beacon you can deploy anytime, it can also divulge important medical data about you that can save your life.
Erase what Google knows about you from your history to location
Does the idea of Google knowing your every move creep you out? The tech giant knows every car that you've thought of purchasing, personal details, & where you're thinking about taking your next trip. Google knows all of these things from your many internet searches. It's understandable if you consider this is a terrible privacy risk because it is. That's why I'm going to tell you how to erase everything you have ever searched for on Google. http://www.komando.com/tips/397561/how-to-erase-ever…