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AI election interference: Microsoft confirmed what we all knew: China and North Korea are using bogus content on social media to influence your vote. They targeted Taiwan’s elections as a “test run,” using AI audio and memes to sway votes. This stuff works, folks. Don’t trust anything you see on social.
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You’ve been added to a group text and muting it isn’t enough. If you have an iPhone, tap the thread, then select the group icon at the top. Scroll and tap Delete and Block this Conversation. Sorry, Android folks — the person who added you has to remove you.
In 2008, the U.S. Department of Defense experienced the worst breach of military computers ever. Was the source a … A.) Phishing email, B.) USB flash drive, C.) Compromised employee or D.) Stolen laptop?
Starting Oct. 1 for customs-expediting programs Global Entry, NEXUS and SENTRI. Global Entry (U.S. airports) application fees will go from $100 to $120, NEXUS (U.S. land borders from Canada) fees will rise from $50 to $120, and SENTRI (U.S. land borders from Mexico) fees will cost ya $120. Mark the deadline to save some bucks. Yup, I’m air-mazing to pass this along.
You can set up rules in your inbox so your uncle’s rants or high school friend’s pyramid scheme emails are automatically filed away in a folder of your choosing. In Outlook, Gmail or Apple Mail, go to your filters and look for an option like “Skip the inbox.”
Business email compromise schemes steal billions from companies every year. Bright idea: Set up a “safe word” with anyone with finance access. If you ask an employee to make a big transaction on your behalf, it’s a no-go unless you say something like, “Transfer the cash. Pineapple.”
Have a question for me? If it’s tech-related, I’m your gal. Drop me a line. I read every single note, even if I can’t respond to them all. FYI, I may answer your question on my national radio show or here in The Current.
TMI: Next time you sell something online, keep this in mind when arranging a pickup time. An online stranger doesn’t need to know when you’re at work or out of town. It’s like yelling, “Rob me!” Just say you’re unavailable.
Hey, Mikey: On your Mac, you can change mic settings depending on the app. Click the Control Center (it’s the slider-looking icon next to the date in the top right corner), then Mic Mode. “Voice Isolation” filters out background noise, and “Wide Spectrum” includes sounds around you.
Travel often? Stop tearing apart the house for chargers before every single trip. Grab an inexpensive tech bag and buy duplicates of all your most-used chargers (or find them in a drawer). Before you leave, think, “Phone, watch, headphones,” and just grab and go.
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