3 items recalled as fire hazards — New Amazon Echo tricks you'll love
 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ 

July 29, 2021

View online  |  Join Komando Community

Logo

SPONSORED BY 

In this issue ...

Ever look at digital restaurant menus? You could open yourself up to more tracking

3 things you need to know today

1. Ever look at digital restaurant menus? You could open yourself up to more tracking

The pandemic has caused a rise in contactless systems, including QR (Quick Response) codes. Those pixelated squares can be used for anything from payment for services to providing additional information about a product. While useful, QR codes can also be used to track where you are, what you are doing, what you are purchasing and how to contact you.

Tap or click here to learn the risks of using QR codes. →

2. Product recall warning: 3 gadgets pulled due to burn risk

Whether it's a bad part or an entirely bad unit, manufacturers often issue recalls to repair or replace the product. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has information on recalled products, and three recent ones pose burn and fire hazards. We'll give you details on the products and how to remedy the issue.

Tap or click here to avoid these dangerous recalled products. →

3. Your Amazon Echo just learned new tricks - 3 things to try now

Did you know that you can change Alexa's voice on Echo devices to that of three celebrities? Did you know that you don't have to call her Alexa anymore? We'll explain changes that have just been unveiled for Amazon's virtual assistant and how to use them.

Tap or click here to have some fun with your Echo devices. →

APPLE UPDATES

Get Apple tips, tricks and updates to your inbox twice a week. Coming up soon: How to hide files and folders on your Mac. Handy!

DON'T MISS IT →


 
 
 
 

🎧 AUDIO BRIEFING

Digital Life Hack: Debunking a popular myth about smart thermostats

Smart thermostats are smart. These thermostats know the outside temperature, how long it takes for the room to reach a certain temperature, and whether you’re away or home.

Subscribe wherever you listen:

iTunes Google Play Spotify Pandora Pandora Stitcher
 
 

In case you missed it ...

  1. Clever sweepstakes scam targets your banking info. Tap or click for ways to protect your finances.
  2. Can’t wait to test Windows 11? Tap or click to try it safely and avoid malicious imposters.
  3. Scam callers posing as phone providers. Tap or click to find out what happens if you get tricked.
  4. Gmail is scanning your emails as you write them. Tap or click here to change one setting that will stop it.
  5. Recall alert: These medical devices could expose users to dangerous toxins. Tap or click for a list of impacted devices.
 

MUST-SEE VIDEO

Komando.com Review: A fully-motorized standing desk with custom controls

Komando.com Review: A fully-motorized standing desk with custom controls

This week, News Director Ben reviews a full-size desk from Flexispot with motors that quietly raise the desk from a sitting to standing position. Buyers can choose from various sizes, colors and finishes but is it worth the price of replacing your desk? Tap or click to see if it's worth it.

 

SPONSORED BY 

Taking on home projects? The best way to find reliable pros

Taking on home projects? The best way to find reliable pros

Angi puts everything you need to tackle projects right in the palm of your hand. When you download the Angi app, you can find a professional to fix an emergency leak in minutes. Planning a renovation? Angi will match you with the best contractor for the job. You can even schedule seasonal jobs, like an AC tuneup, or routine maintenance, like lawn care. Angi even lets you pay securely through its app once your home project is done. How easy is that?

Taking care of your home has never been this straightforward. Get Angi, your home for everything home.

Download the free app today at Angi.com! →

AND FINALLY ...

Researchers discovered a few 135-year-old bookmarks hand drawn by Vincent Van Gogh himself! 🎨 The three illustrations lay hidden within one of his books. If you want to see these long-hidden treasures, they're now part of the Here to Stay exhibit at the Van Gogh Museum. 🌻

 

NEWS   PODCASTS   
HOW-TOS   COMMUNITY

Follow us on Facebook!   Follow us on Twitter!   Follow us on Instagram!   Watch us on YouTube!