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Steps before you trade in or sell an old phone
Ready to get rid of an old phone? Listen to this one-minute podcast for three cybersecurity steps you need to take.
List: 10 cities where surveillance cameras are always watching
Want to get away from the hustle and bustle? Rental companies like Airbnb and Vrbo can provide the space you need anywhere you want. Can you truly relax knowing that you might be on camera? Tap or click here for a hidden camera detector to bring to your hotel room or rental.
Have one of these phones sitting around? It could be worth big bucks
Shockingly, your phone that’s a few years old might be considered vintage. An unopened first edition iPhone recently earned a bid of over $39,000, and more than a few older smartphone models appear to be attracting similarly-interested collectors (and their pocketbooks).
5 online dating tips to keep you safe while you search for The One
The pandemic sparked a rise in virtual meetups for work and social events. We kept in touch with friends, family and employers via video conferencing, social media and text groups.
Social restrictions made it hard to meet new people, and for some of us, it still is. Fortunately, there’s an app for that. There are several. Tap or click here for five apps to help you make new friends in your city.
Get 40% off home security tech, like video doorbells, outdoor cameras and window sensors
Now is the best time to protect your home with tech. Thanks to a home security sale from our sponsor SimpliSafe, you can get steep discounts on everything you need to stay secure. Grab motion sensors, security cameras, burglary alarms and more.
Use OfferUp to buy and sell things? Don't get scammed
We accumulate a lot over the years, and not all of it is necessary. Things get stored in cardboard boxes in the garage, while others are shoved into a cupboard. Cleaning out your house of unwanted items is an excellent beginning to decluttering, and there are a few places where someone will take them off your hands.
Google has new ways to keep an eye on the kids
It is challenging to keep track of the websites your kids visit and who they communicate with. Fortunately, there is help. For example, Facebook rolled out new privacy settings so you can see what your kids do.
Unfortunately, things can slip through the cracks. This became shockingly clear recently as an investigation found that the popular storytelling site Wattpad is rife with sexual predators.
Car recall: 200K Hyundai and Audi models at risk
Ensuring your vehicle is in the best condition is critical. Regular maintenance keeps the internal components working smoothly, while a mechanic can replace parts that wear down over time. But that’s not always the case.
Do you share a Netflix account? Not for long
Streaming can be expensive, which is why an estimated 100 million households worldwide share passwords. Unfortunately, you may not be able to use this money-saving trick for much longer. A massive crackdown on Netflix account sharing could kick you off your friend’s account.
Before you buy parts for your PC, read this warning
Whether you use it for work, gaming or simply browsing the internet, you want your computer to run in tip-top shape. This takes some work on your part, however. Tap or click here for an easy way to speed up your PC.
If your computer is old, there’s not much you can do short of upgrading some parts. But you’ll eventually hit a limit there, too. You’ll need a newer machine to support the latest and best programs. That’s when it’s time to go shopping for a new PC.
Watch out for this scam going after Facebook accounts
You’d probably be surprised to learn how valuable social media information is to cybercriminals. Sure, they always want to find ways to infiltrate your bank accounts, but your Facebook details are also a gold mine.
That’s why they pull out all the tricks to steal your Facebook information. A recent example was a collection of over 400 apps caught stealing Facebook credentials. Tap or click here for all the details.