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.
Can you find the horse among these unicorns?
According to myths and legends, unicorns are rare creatures that few people will be lucky enough to spot. Well, it must be your lucky day since unicorns are everywhere in this optical illusion. That’s why we’re challenging you to find the hidden horse in this viral brainteaser.
These devices are MOST at risk of being hacked
Your connected security cameras give you peace of mind. They serve as both a deterrent to criminals and can provide evidence for the police in case you are a burglary victim.
We have some bad news. Crooks can easily jam your cameras with a $15 gadget, rendering them blind. Tap or click here for how the trick works and what you can do to prevent it.
3 creepy lists that show everything Google knows about you
You might think of Big Tech companies as untouchable giants that are far removed from your everyday life. In reality, these companies want to get close and personal with you. Google is an especially ardent admirer, which is why you might want to discover all the things Google knows about you.
How these 5 trippy optical illusions stretch your brain to its limits
Training your brain is good for your health. Luckily, it’s easy to keep your mind sharp with trippy optical illusions.
That’s because brainteasers challenge you to think differently. They can easily trick you through hallucinatory visuals that put your eyes and mind to the test. Tap or click here to see if you can find nine hidden images in less than a minute.
Genealogy site data breach: See if your info was leaked
There is something magical about discovering where you come from and how your ancestors migrated around the globe. There are several websites where you can build a complete family tree, with Ancestry.com, My Heritage and FamilySearch being the most well-known.
These companies have the WORST privacy policies
Before you sign up for a service or create a website account, there are usually pages and pages of terms of service, end-user license agreements and privacy policies to go through. Very few people take the time to read through it all. Tap or click here to quickly scan terms of service for the most data-hungry apps.
5 ways tech can help you feel safer at home
When I host a national radio show and podcast about all things tech, digital security is always in every program. Take your home’s router, for instance. An outdated model can put your entire network, files, and anything connected to it at risk for hackers. Tap or click for five reasons you need to replace that old router.
Don't ignore this warning from Microsoft - It's real
There are plenty of ways that scammers can entice you to give up valuable information. One common trick is phishing attacks, where criminals send you an email with malicious links or attachments.
The email usually urges you to log in to an account to verify your details, correct an online purchase or reset your password. But with spam making up almost 90% of all emails sent, it’s easy to dismiss them when they land in your inbox.