Right to Repair: The fight to fix our own tech

The current plague of annoying robocalls, telemarketing and spam calls is bigger than ever, and it seems like it’s getting worse each day. This is why it’s so important to protect your personal phone number.

Treat it like it’s as confidential as your other sensitive information — your banking credentials, address, Social Security number. And don’t give it away willy-nilly as you probably did before.

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We’re a year into the pandemic and though we’ve made adjustments, we still need to take precautions. Social distancing is still encouraged across the country and many are still working remotely.

It’s hasn’t been easy to get a vaccine appointment, though more people are now eligible. Tap or click here to see how to add yourself to the COVID-19 vaccine waiting list. The good news is travel restrictions are slowly being eased as vaccination numbers are climbing.

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The COVID-19 vaccine has been delivered to millions of people in the U.S so far. Don’t know when you’re eligible to receive the vaccine? Tap or click here to take a quiz that can give you an idea of when you will be.

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If there was ever a time to binge-watch streaming movies and shows, it’s now. We’re a year into the pandemic and still facing closures, working from home, remote learning and social distancing. New shows are springing up while big-budget movies are being filmed and sent straight to streaming services.

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The pandemic has impacted all of our lives one way or another. Millions of Americans have lost their jobs over the past year and some are not expected to return.

That’s why Congress passed another COVID relief bill this week that extends increased unemployment benefits through Sep. 6. The bill adds relief in several other areas, including another round of direct payments to those who qualify. Tap or click here to see how much you’ll get and when to expect it.

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Job hunts inspire some strange search queries. When you’re looking for a job, you’ll probably turn to Google for some much-needed help. If those searches ever turned a little weird, though, you’re not alone.

New research from Zippia analyzed the most interesting search queries from each state. Speaking of which, if you’re hunting for a job, we found a handy tool that can make your job search much easier. Tap or click for the expert tools you need.

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Bitter cold weather, rising unemployment and COVID-19 vaccines have opened the door for scammers to try their luck with trending topics. One scam making the rounds have criminals targeting people signing up for healthcare through HealthCare.gov. Tap or click here for steps to protect yourself.

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As more people turn to streaming for television, antennas find their way back into and on top of homes. After all, while cutting the cord is not a bad idea as cable prices continue to rise, the main knock on many streaming services is they don’t supply local broadcast channels.

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The phone rings and the Caller ID displays “Unknow caller.” It could be important, so you decide to answer. Instead of being an emergency, it is another dreaded robocall that’s trying to sell you something you don’t want.

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Few things spark more joy than winning a contest. Knowing that you beat out the competition gives you the sweet taste of victory. When you’re riding that high, it’s easy to slip on rose-colored glasses…instead of realizing you fell for a scam.

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