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Experienced sailors can take one look at the sky and tell you when a storm’s coming. Now you have to wonder if Big Tech is watching as the storm clouds gather … because trouble is brewing.
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Tags: Joseph Biden, tech
No matter where we go, we’re under constant surveillance. Cameras are set up everywhere, from restaurants and airports to businesses and hospitals. Plus, many of these cameras have facial recognition technology. This means a security camera hack or breach could expose your comings and goings to the entire world.
Technology has helped us to keep working and going to school during the pandemic. We can order essentials online and even have virtual visits with our doctors.
You can go online to see if you’re eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine and if so, make an appointment. Tap or click here for some tips on checking the availability of the vaccine in your area.
It seems like every week, we hear about an awesome new show to watch. But when you’re swept away by a tsunami of eye-catching titles, it’s easy to fall behind the crowd. Tap or click here for an easy way to find great streaming content.
Things are starting to look better for the U.S., as COVID-19 vaccines are steadily being distributed across the country. But just because we are making headway, it doesn’t mean that we should become complacent.
According to the CDC, we should still practice social distancing, wearing masks and washing our hands regularly. These safety precautions are important until enough people have received the vaccine and we’ve reached herd immunity. Tap or click here for insider tech tips for scheduling your COVID-19 vaccination.
These days, COVID vaccinations are highly coveted. But complex obstacles are blocking us from obtaining herd immunity. For example, each state has different rules on who can get vaccinated, where they go and how the process works.
Virtual assistants give us the luxury of a personal assistant without the associated costs. Just think of a question or request and say it.
Like any connected tech, you should exercise caution and know what you’re getting into. While smart assistants such as Alexa are useful and fun to use, they are there to listen and you can’t always know who is listening or what they are doing with that information. Tap or click here for three privacy settings for your Alexa.
Have your TV habits changed since the start of the pandemic? With all the new shows and direct-to-streaming films, you are likely watching more than ever. There’s no reason to feel guilty. These are trying times, after all, and television can be a nice escape when you can’t really go anywhere else.
Social media is a fertile breeding ground for lies. When misinformation explodes in popularity, it spills into the real world, spreading chaos in the form of fires and toppled cell phone towers. Right now, a dangerous conspiracy is emerging: the idea that 5G cell phone towers cause coronavirus.
No matter what you do online, your privacy should be a priority. Whether you’re shopping or working, your information and data are at risk.
There are ways to protect yourself, including changing your browsing habits, keeping your devices updated and more. Tap or click here to see how a virtual private network can help keep you safe.
Updated 03/04/2021: Since we first published the article, eBay has removed certain listings of books by Dr. Seuss, claiming they violate its offensive materials policy.
Times are tough, and many people are selling their stuff to make ends meet. Even if you weather the pandemic storm, it never hurts to make a little extra money during spring cleaning.
