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August 30, 2021

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If you have an Android, your photos may disappear in a few weeks - Do this now

4 things you need to know today

1. If you have an Android, your photos may disappear in a few weeks - Do this now

If you aren't careful, your entire photo gallery could go poof. Samsung Cloud will soon shut down. Depending on your location, you may only have a month before your photo gallery disappears. Here are some free and easy ways to back up your pictures.

Tap or click here to save your pictures before they disappear. →

2. Want to upgrade to Windows 11 on an old PC? Here's the loophole

When Microsoft announced the minimum system requirements for Windows 11, it raised some questioning eyebrows. Some users with powerful (but old) computers found out they don't meet the specifications and thus can't get the update. The company has now changed course, and there is a way to "unofficially" get it.

Tap or click here to get Windows 11 for your old PC. →

3. What's the best browser for your privacy? We ranked them for you

When's the last time you really considered your browser? It's your gateway to the internet, and it can do a lot (or not much) to protect you from malicious code and bad actors. If privacy is on your mind, don't miss this. Kim ranks the top privacy-centric browsers. See if the one you use makes the list.

Tap or click here to see Kim's browser ranking. →

4. 7 brilliant ways your smartphone can help you get things done

Sure, you know how to use your phone to surf the internet and check social media, but it has so many more uses than you probably know. That's why I've put together a list of seven of my favorite smartphone tricks that will help you get things done.

Tap or click here for seven brilliant ways to use your smartphone. →


 
 
 
 

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Robocalls have reached new heights

How do you recognize a robocall? Listen now to complain to the FCC about this obnoxious and dangerous scam.

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Trending now: Tech news, tips and know-how

  1. How to tell if someone has been snooping in your phone while you were asleep. Tap or click to protect your privacy.
  2. New security vulnerabilities put millions at risk. Tap or click to update Chrome now.
  3. Are you a caretaker facing false accusations? Tap or click here for a simple solution to prove your innocence.
  4. This clever fake UPS email takes phishing scams to a whole new level. Tap or click for ways to outsmart the thieves.
  5. Your router might be open to a critical flaw being exploited by hackers. Tap or click to update your router now.
 

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Twitter's big mistake, Ring encryption, finding your lost phone

Twitter's big mistake, Ring encryption, finding your lost phone

Twitter's blue checkmark verifications are back. You won't believe how the social media company screwed it up. Plus, a vital security measure finally makes its way to Ring cameras, and Allie has a quick and easy way to find your lost phone. Tap or click to see what the gang talks about this week on Tech Refresh.

 

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AND FINALLY ...

UAE’s Liwa Oasis is the largest oasis in the Arabian Peninsula. You can explore it with Google Maps. 🏜️ Filming the beautiful dunes was such a huge effort that Google needed some special help. More specifically, non-human help. They enlisted camels.

Google’s Najeeb Jarrar said they fashioned a camera atop a camel, which filmed the surroundings as it watched. “Using camels for the collection allowed us to collect authentic imagery and minimize our disruption of this fragile environment,” he said. 🐫

 
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