The last straw

February 12, 2024

The last straw: Password manager LastPass has all kinds of drama around keeping its customers’ logins safe. The latest: A fake app pretending to be the real deal was pulled from the Apple App Store. If you recently downloaded LastPass onto your iPhone, iPad or Mac, it’s time for a complete password purge. I recommend Total Password (it’s just $19).

Tags: Apple, Apple App Store, Apple iPad, Apple iPhone, Apple Mac, apps, customers, drama, LastPass, logins, password managers, safe

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Job hunting on LinkedIn? Change this setting to keep your searches private

LinkedIn has become quite the powerhouse since its launch in 2003. What began as a platform to connect with other professionals has expanded into a revolutionary workspace for building partnerships, hiring new talent, and finding rewarding new jobs.

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Tech security to-do: Lock down your smart stuff

Anything connected to the internet is a hacker target, and you better believe that includes all the Internet of Things (IoT) gadgets in your home.

A quick word of wisdom before we go any further: You probably don’t think about your router much. But the single password locking it down might be the only safeguard between you and someone up to no good.

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Share a specific section of a webpage: In Google Chrome, highlight the text, right-click your selection and choose Copy link to highlight. Paste in that link, and it’ll send your recipient right to that spot.

Carmakers are charging for a lifesaving feature

Modern cars are basically computers on wheels, each with over 1,400 processors. The more complex our cars get, the more at risk we are. I’m not talking about theft; I’m talking about remote carjacking … or worse.

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🔗 Knock old links from your search results: First, enter your search into Google. On the results page, look to the top right (desktop) for Tools. Tap that, then select Any time > Custom range. A little box called Custom date range will pop up, along with a calendar. Choose your start and end dates.

🐖 Piggy bank breaker: Venmo has accounts for teens ages 13 to 17. The best part? Parental controls. You can keep an eye on where their money is going and how they’re spending it.

Juice jacking: The FBI says with the right malicious code installed, public charging stations can steal data from phones and track them. PSA: This cheap device removes the risk.

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🔊 AI freebie: Meta’s open-source AI software creates audio from a text prompt. Think typing in “applause” and getting a custom, pro-quality audio clip. It’s called AudioCraft.

Link(s) in bio: You can add up to five links to your Instagram bio. Just log in and enter your account settings. Choose Edit profile (top left corner, under your pic), then Add link. While you’re there, add me!

Fix your playlist: Crossfade makes songs transition from one into the next instead of ending abruptly, pausing and starting the next track. On Spotify, go to Settings > Playback > Crossfade. In Apple Music, head to Settings > Apple Music > Crossfade.