Check your phone for these malicious apps — Simple but valuable tech resolutions
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December 31, 2021

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We scour the web for the news that impacts you every single day. And to make it even more relevant for you, our valued readers, just scroll to the end of each article. Here, we're summing up what the news of the day means for you. Be on the lookout!

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Malicious apps found in popular Android app store - What to avoid

4 things you need to know today

1. Malicious apps found in popular Android app store - What to avoid

Aside from the official Google Play store, Samsung Galaxy smartphone owners also have access to Samsung’s own app store. But just because it's from an official source like Samsung doesn't mean it's malware-free.

Tap or click here for details on malicious apps discovered in this Android app store. →

2. Amazon knows so much about you it's scary - How to see it all

Your Amazon Echo keeps a record of every request you've ever made. Sometimes it records tidbits of random conversations and stores them into its vast treasure trove of private data it keeps on you. Here's how to find out everything it knows.

Tap or click here to find out everything Amazon knows about you. →

3. Simple tech resolutions you can actually keep

We've all made resolutions at the start of a new year, but how many have we seen to completion? Start this year off right with three tech resolutions you can actually keep. Not only will they make your tech more secure, but you'll also have fewer distractions.

Tap or click here for three important tech resolutions. →

4. Quiz: Can you guess the most expensive vehicle repairs?

You're driving along without a care in the world, and then it starts — a sputter, a clanking, a shake or some other sign, and ... Uh-oh. Something is wrong. The first thought running through your head? "How much is this going to cost me?" Unfortunately, it could be a lot.

Tap or click to take your best guess. →

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Should kids say please and thank you to Alexa?

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Trending now: Tech news, tips and know-how

  1. Recall alert! Packaged salads linked to deaths and illness across the U.S. Tap or click here for the latest details.
  2. How to take great photos with a cheap camera or smartphone. Tap or click to find out how you can use this trick.
  3. Trouble reading your prescription labels? There’s an app for that. Tap or click to see how it works.
  4. Your new holiday gifts attract thieves. Tap or click to discover 3 tips to help protect your stuff.
  5. 7 podcasts that help you weed out misinformation online. Tap or click to find out which ones you need to listen to.
 

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Why analog computers are coming back

Why analog computers are coming back

Up until the 1960s, the most powerful computers were analog. These mechanical behemoths were able to do relatively complex calculations without the use of microchips. But when the digital revolution came, this all changed. Now, as we reach the limit of current technology, scientists are returning to analog, and the way they're using it could change how you look at computers.

 

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