January 7, 2022 |
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Tech news that impacts youHere at Komando.com, we only write about the news that makes a difference in your life — and now we're making it easier to understand the impact. At the bottom of our news stories, read until the end to get our opinion, steps you need to take to stay safe, and more. |
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3 things you need to know today1. Windows alert: Hackers are using a 9-year-old flaw to break into PCsZloader malware has been used in various cyberattacks for years. Several patches and vulnerability fixes have been released to fight it, but a new version of the malware is attacking a flaw that Microsoft patched in 2013. We've got details on what's happening. Tap or click here to see how malware is targeting this old flaw. → |
2. At-home Covid test prices are through the roof - How to find them in stockAt-home tests were readily available through online retailers like Amazon or local pharmacies for most of the pandemic. But lately, they have been hard to come by, and they are overpriced if you do find one. Here is an easy way to find reasonably priced kits online. Tap or click here for a way to find affordable at-home tests. → |
3. Want to wipe out what a website knows about you? You can in ChromeWhen you visit any website, a host of data is stored about you in what is known as cookies. These contain details like the browser version, the computer you are using, and the login details. It is possible to delete these cookies, but it can be laborious. Google has just made that process a lot easier. |
BEST OF THE WEBThe internet is full of junk. We find the good stuff for you, from helpful tools to get stuff done to the best apps and websites out there. |
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Streaming tip: Get your money's worth with ExpressVPNYou know what’s not fair? Netflix hides thousands of shows and movies from you based on your location and then has the nerve to increase prices yet again. Make sure you’re getting your full money’s worth by using ExpressVPN. What’s on Netflix in the U.S. is completely different from what someone in the U.K. or Japan has on theirs. ExpressVPN has over 90 countries to choose from, so every time you run out of stuff to watch, just switch to another country to unlock new shows. Stop paying full-price for streaming services and only getting access to a fraction of their content. |
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