Komando DIY: 7 must-try iPhone tricks

Since its debut over a decade ago, the iPhone has revolutionized the smartphone world. But you might not know some of its secrets hiding in plain sight. Customize alerts, move multiple apps at once, and even automatically forward or delete messages.


This tool can tell you how many apps have access to your personal info

There has been a renewed focus on privacy and personal information as several mobile services updated their advertising strategies. For example, Apple now requires app developers to get your permission for tracking you across the web.

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Social media site Gab hacked: Passwords, private messages, user data stolen

Internet security is no joke. You are exposing yourself to risk every time you browse a site or log in to an account. Malware, viruses and phishing scams can get you through email, social media, bad links and more.

Hackers and other bad actors will always do their best to compromise your data and safety, but you can take some simple steps to protect yourself. Tap or click here for seven online security tips.

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Future tech is here: A look inside Toyota's smart city

In the 1950s, the vision of what technology would be like in the year 2000 reads like a sci-fi novel. Fanciful ideas of an artificial planet circling Earth or automatic food generators seem laughable to us now.

But back then, experts believed that vertical cities would be everywhere. Or even that airplanes would be able to fly at 25,000 mph. Given that technology explodes every year, it is easy to get carried away with what the future might hold. Tap or click here to see the potential future of virtual power plants.

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Free virtual classes to master your iPhone, iPad and more

What’s more exciting than getting a shiny new Apple device? Not much. And there are tons of great options to choose from. From new MacBooks to iPads to iPhones, the possibilities seem endless.

Apple recently released new iPhone models that finally pack the punch of 5G. Tap or click here to find out which iPhone is right for you.

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Checklist: 7 essential online security steps you can't skip

Security threats are pretty much everywhere online these days. Data breaches, phishing scams, ransomware attacks and identity thieves are just a few things we need to watch for.

While some threats are out of our control, many can be prevented with just a little time and effort on our part — but that’s the problem. Not enough people take security as seriously as they should. Want to find out if your data has been part of a breach? Tap or click here for a tool that can show you.

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This password manager app is tracking you

Now that most of our daily business has traveled to the digital world, we have more online accounts than ever before. It’s hard to keep track of them all, from banks, utilities, social media sites and more. You probably know by now that you need a different password for every online account since if you reuse the same codes, that makes it easy for hackers to steal your data.

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Android update: Text scheduling, better password security and more

We have covered several exciting new features to Google’s Android products in the past, but the tech giant has just unleashed a whole lot more. The upcoming Android update might be a bit smaller than complete system overhauls, but it comes packed with functionality.

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5 insider secrets to using Chess.com

It took nearly 600 years for chess to evolve from a recreational activity into a fully-fledged sport. It was only in the 1800s that it became formalized, and what is regarded as the first official World Chess Championship only took place in 1886.

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Zillow wants to make a cash offer to buy your house

Whether or not you’re buying or selling your things, it’s fun to look up how much they can be worth. The car, the TV, the furniture; how much can you get for it? While you’re looking, you might find something that catches your eye.

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Check your kid's phone for these apps and remove them NOW

Most parents have to answer this frightening question, eventually. “When is it time to get my kids their own smartphone?”

Their fears are justified because so many things can go wrong when technology and the internet are involved. One example is how tech affects a child’s development. Tap or click here to see how too much screen time changes the way kids’ brains develop.

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