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Tech advice you can trust™ |
Phone scam warning: Hang up if you get one of these callsWhile most scammers use the internet to snare victims, they still rely on good old-fashioned phone calls. And while phishing campaigns can span entire countries, sometimes they hit closer to home. We've got details on scams targeting residents in the U.S. Here's what the crooks are doing and what you can do to stay safe. | Have an old phone lying around in a drawer? It could catch FIRESamsung is in hot water again. Its Note 7 fiasco has long passed, but the company's newer devices are experiencing similar issues. People say their phones are swelling up. This is a dangerous issue that could lead to a fire. It doesn't just affect older phones, nor is the problem limited to Samsung. Here's what you need to do to stay safe. Tap or click here for tips on preventing a phone explosion. → |
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Outlook crashing? You're not alone. Here's the fixA bug appeared in August, rendering Outlook virtually impossible to use. As soon as the app opens, it loads for a few seconds and then crashes. Microsoft has now released a patch that will hopefully make it a thing of the past. Here's what you need to know. Tap or click here to fix Microsoft Outlook's annoying glitch. → | 3 signs an Instagram, Facebook or Twitter account is fakeFall for a fake account on social media and you could lose your password. Once hackers have this information, they could use it to unlock your digital world — including your financial accounts. We'll show you how to spot fake Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts. Tap or click here for three ways to spot fake social media accounts. → |
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Never lose your keys again with these key trackersSick of losing your keys? All that time you spend searching could be spent on the road, not being late. These key trackers turn frustration into joy. You'll never lose your keys again, so you can move on with life. | These rechargeable lighters mean no more lighter fluidTired of refilling butane lighters with fluid? Problem solved! These arc lighters use a simple electric charge to light lanterns, candles and even fireplaces. They recharge easily and improve safety by eliminating fire risks. Tap or click to light candles easier and safer than ever before. → |
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The shocking complexity of concert toursWho doesn't love a good concert? The blaring music, the beautiful lights and the singing crowd. But the process of getting the band set up, the stage ready and the venue prepared is incredibly complicated. Dozens of hours go into getting a show ready. If a band is big enough, they have a well-oiled machine to get it done. WATCH THIS → |
Protect your most important data the right wayYou probably have thousands of photos on your phone eating up space, and you want to preserve those memories. IDrive is the perfect solution for backing up and protecting all your precious photos and videos. Use it to back up all your devices: PCs, Macs, servers, iPhones, Android phones and more. Sync everything to one account. IDrive is like an insurance policy for your data. Plans start at less than $7 a month. Go to IDrive.com and use "KIM" to get 90% off your first year. → |
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