Tech Tips & How-Tos

April 26, 2020


How location tracking will work to tell you if you’ve been exposed to coronavirus Big Tech is joining the fight against COVID-19 in a new way, through "contact tracing" that will turn iPhones and Android smartphones into coronavirus trackers. How will this technology work and what does it mean for your privacy? Here's what we know so far. Tap or click here to find out how Google and Apple will use your data in the coronavirus fight. →	Protect yourself from the biggest online security threat - ransomware Ransomware is now the biggest online threat you need to worry about — overtaking credit card theft as the top form of cybercrime. These devastating attacks can ruin your business and wipe out your precious photos, videos and personal documents. Protect your data the right way, with a secure cloud backup from IDrive. Tap or click to outsmart hackers for just a few bucks a month. →

How location tracking will work to tell you if you’ve been exposed to coronavirus

Big Tech is joining the fight against COVID-19 in a new way, through "contact tracing" that will turn iPhones and Android smartphones into coronavirus trackers. How will this technology work and what does it mean for your privacy? Here's what we know so far.

Tap or click here to find out how Google and Apple will use your data in the coronavirus fight. →

Protect yourself from the biggest online security threat - ransomware

Ransomware is now the biggest online threat you need to worry about — overtaking credit card theft as the top form of cybercrime. These devastating attacks can ruin your business and wipe out your precious photos, videos and personal documents. Protect your data the right way, with a secure cloud backup from IDrive.

Tap or click to outsmart hackers for just a few bucks a month. →

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Tech how-to: Send money to friends and family using your phone

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	5 reasons why making your own hand sanitizer is a bad idea Finding everyday supplies at grocery stores or online can be nearly impossible these days. That's led to tons of people trying to make their own hand sanitizer at home. But, is this a good idea? Tap or click to see the dangers in DIY hand sanitizers. →

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