How to protect your home title from thieves — 7 must-change tech settings
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October 9, 2022

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Yikes! 80% of apps watch who you're messaging - Here's what to do about it

3 things you need to know today

1. Yikes! 80% of apps watch who you're messaging - Here's what to do about it

Surprise, surprise: The world's most popular apps are also the most vulnerable to hacks. Not only that, but they're also the biggest offenders regarding data collection. That's a terrifying combination. A data breach of one of these companies can expose the sensitive data of everyone who uses the app. Here's what they collect and what you can do about it.

Tap or click here to check out the most hacked apps worldwide. →

2. Criminals are using a new scam to steal home titles

What if we told you that it's possible to sign your entire home away, all in one fell swoop? Home deed scammers use your authorization and personal homeowner information to weave a treacherous tale nobody deserves to fall for. We're here with the latest iteration of one of the sneakiest home scams currently making waves.

Tap or click to protect your home from these tricky scams. →

3. 7 default settings tech companies don't ever want you to change

Your phone, computer and smart speaker come loaded with options you can adjust, but there are some settings tech companies hope you'll leave as the default. You're too smart for that, though, right? In this column, Kim has seven default settings you should change today. Take a few minutes and protect your privacy.

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Imagine falling off the top of a 20-foot-tall grain bin. After you crash into the Earth, you can't move at all. This is a true story. Here's how tech came to the rescue, in 60 seconds.

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  1. Need to find an old video or picture on Facebook? Tap or click for ways to search through Facebook posts for something specific.
  2. Scammers are using LinkedIn tools to bypass digital security. Tap or click to protect against this dangerous phishing scam.
  3. AT&T is paying out a $14M class-action settlement. Tap or click to see how you can get your cut.
  4. Want to remove your pics and posts on Facebook, Twitter and more? Tap or click for an app that can help.
  5. The FBI is warning of dangerous counterfeit batteries. Tap or click to see how to spot them.
 

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Why is glass clear?

Why is glass clear?

If the Earth were one giant atom, the nucleus would be so small it would fit inside a baseball stadium. That means the rest of the world would just be electrons. So, if atoms are made of basically empty space, why doesn't light pass right through them? Why isn't everything and everyone transparent? And what makes some objects, like glass, see-through?

 

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