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April 14, 2021 |
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Tech advice you can trust™ |
Quick tip of the daySpam texts are annoying and distracting. If you’re using iOS 14, kiss them goodbye. You can filter out texts from unknown senders quickly and easily to eliminate those headaches. Launch the Settings app and tap Messages.Scroll down to Message Filtering and then toggle on the Filter Unknown Senders option.Exit the Settings app and launch the Messages app.Tap Filters in the top-left corner of the screen.You’ll see two options under All Messages: Known Senders and Unknown Senders.👀 I didn’t forget about you, Android users. Are you making this big mistake that leads to more spam texts? |
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Give the gift of security this Mother’s Day or Father’s Day (and save if you buy now!)Mother's Day and Father's Day are coming up. If you're stressed about what to give this year, we have the perfect solution: A home security system. It's so much more affordable than you think, and it's a real win-win. Not only will your parents stay safe around the clock, but you'll have peace of mind knowing they're safe. Tap or click for a special offer on Kim's home security pick. → |
TECH SMARTSHow often should you reboot your computer? Do you need to do it every single day, or is every now and then good enough? We've got the answer. |
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Protect your most important data the right wayYou probably have thousands of photos on your phone eating up space, and you want to preserve those memories. IDrive is the perfect solution for backing up and protecting all your precious photos and videos. Use it to back up all your devices: PCs, Macs, servers, iPhones, Android phones and more. Sync everything to one account. IDrive is like an insurance policy for your data. Plans start at less than $6 a month. Go to IDrive.com and use "KIM" to get 50% off your first year. → |
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Watch a monkey play Pong using just its mind (no controller!)Mind control isn't just a sci-fi trope anymore. Elon Musk’s company Neuralink just released a new video of a macaque, Pager, playing Pong using just its brain. Watch as the 9-year-old primate, equipped with two devices in its brain, controls the game with his thoughts. He's pretty darn good, too. WATCH THIS VIDEO → |
AND FINALLY ...You should not pay a penny for your COVID-19 vaccine. They're 100% free. At least, they should be — but one health care company is in hot water over vaccine-related fees. An error in One Medical's billing system charged patients for their recent vaccinations, but officials said people should disregard those bills. If you ever get a bill or come across a vaccine website that demands payment, turn back. It's a surefire sign of a scam ... or, in One Medical's case, a major gaff. 🤦♀️ |
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