Tech Tips & How-Tos

May 4, 2020


10 Facebook privacy and security settings you need to change right now Facebook has debuted a new video chat application that competes with the likes of Zoom. If you want to use it, you'll need to clean up your Facebook privacy settings to keep the company from tracking your activity and selling it to advertisers. Tap or click here to optimize your Facebook privacy settings. →	Devasting ransomware attacks are up 148% Coronavirus-related scams are everywhere, and ransomware attacks are through the roof. And as hackers get smarter, it's even easier to fall for their tricks. Don't risk clicking on the wrong link and losing everything. Keep a secure backup of all your devices with Kim's pick, IDrive. Get 90% off 5TB of cloud backup at IDrive.com. Use promo code Kim at checkout. →

10 Facebook privacy and security settings you need to change right now

Facebook has debuted a new video chat application that competes with the likes of Zoom. If you want to use it, you'll need to clean up your Facebook privacy settings to keep the company from tracking your activity and selling it to advertisers.

Tap or click here to optimize your Facebook privacy settings. →

Devasting ransomware attacks are up 148%

Coronavirus-related scams are everywhere, and ransomware attacks are through the roof. And as hackers get smarter, it's even easier to fall for their tricks. Don't risk clicking on the wrong link and losing everything. Keep a secure backup of all your devices with Kim's pick, IDrive.

Get 90% off 5TB of cloud backup at IDrive.com. Use promo code Kim at checkout. →

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Upcycle your tech: 8 clever uses for an old iPad

If you're like us and have spent your time at home cleaning everything in sight, you may have stumbled upon an old iPad you just don't use much anymore. Good news: There are lots of ways you can still get life out of your Apple tablet. You can even use it as a webcam for work video conferences or catching up with friends. We'll show you how.

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