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Cutting the cord has been a hot topic for years, but as liberating as it might feel, it comes at a cost.
Streaming services may not cost much alone, but they can add up if you have more than one. There are several ways to save, such as paying upfront or bundling multiple services. Tap or click here for money-saving streaming secrets.
Back in 2019, a marathon runner named Ediud Kipchoge accomplished something no one had before: He ran a marathon in under 2 hours. He did this wearing brand-new shoes designed by Nike. His incredible feat was immediately called into question, with critics claiming his shoes gave him an advantage. But they’re just shoes, right? How much impact can they really have? As it turns out, a lot.
Whether or not you’re subscribed to antivirus software, you might get a message about it. An email or a letter in the mail will say your subscription was renewed — and you’ll be charged several hundred dollars. Subscription scams are trending, and fake antivirus billing renewals could trick you out of hundreds.
People have been searching for free content online since before the days of Napster. From music to the latest Hollywood movies, the desire to watch and listen to free content is strong.
But you need to be careful when looking for free streaming services. We recently told you about websites claiming to have free movies starring some of the most famous actors around that are actually designed to infect your device with malware. Tap or click here for our full report.
Looking for a remote job? Tap or click for work from home jobs in high demand.
These positions were already in demand before the pandemic, as they offer more flexibility and a work-life balance you won’t find in an office position. But while you may be on the prowl for a job that won’t require you to commute, you need to be careful of what you’re getting yourself into. It could be a scam.
There are many perks to living on your own. You can dance around the living room to your favorite oldies. All the dirty dishes in the sink are yours and yours alone — washing them can wait.
Perhaps best of all, nobody will be upset if you decide to spend Saturday binging your favorite show. But that comes at its own cost. You’re not alone if you’ve noticed that your streaming bills have been creeping up. Tap or click here for some secrets to rein in your costs.
When my son went to preschool at age four, I taught him to use a cellphone for kids that I tossed in his backpack. It had no apps and four numbers: Mom, Dad, Grandma, and 911. This time was way before school shootings were in the headlines.
You are connected to everything and everywhere between your smartphone, smartwatch, laptop and tablet. Tap or click here for 10 handy tech tips you’ll use over and over.
This can be an absolute lifesaver if you forget something or need access to the internet, but what if you need complete silence and someone is trying to get in touch with you? Loud notifications might suddenly attack you in every direction if you have multiple gadgets.
Google’s Gmail might be the most popular email client globally, but many people prefer to use Microsoft’s Outlook. First launched in 1996, Outlook became an email heavyweight with over 500 million users.
But as with most technology and services, it must keep up with the functions users want. So, one of the most significant updates is coming to Outlook soon, but not everybody is thrilled about the changes.
Scammers have plenty of tools, often using sophisticated methods to steal hard-earned cash. But while some scammers are daring enough to call victims directly, others prefer a more hands-off approach.
One type of scam that’s getting more popular is malicious text messages. By tricking victims into clicking links sent through text or email, thieves can get their hands on personal and financial details that help them swindle you out of money.
