January 13, 2022 |
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Tech advice you can trust™ |
Tech moves fast — so do weWondering how the latest tech news impacts your life? Wonder no more. Read to the bottom of our news articles for a quick summary of what you need to know and steps you can take — all wrapped up in a handy little box. Enjoy! |
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3 things you need to know today1. If you're prompted to update Flash Player, ignore it!Adobe's Flash Player has been dead for nearly two years. One reason the program was shuttered is it posed several security risks. But cybercriminals are now using the old technology to lure victims into "updating" their devices. If you download the update, your device will be infected with malware. Here's what's going on. Tap or click for tips to keep your devices protected from malware. → |
2. Can't find printer ink? Blame the chip shortageThe semiconductor industry had already been somewhat wobbly before the pandemic. But as working-from-home started to gain traction, more remote workers required better equipment. This created a computer chip shortage that is now impacting printer ink cartridges. We'll share what is happening and give you a better alternative. Tap or click here to avoid being impacted by chip shortages. → |
3. Update your PC to patch 6 zero-day flaws, 90 vulnerabilitiesMicrosoft released a swath of vulnerability fixes in the first Patch Tuesday of the year. Close to 100 flaws are being addressed in the latest round, and it also fixes six zero-day exploits. If you don't want to fall victim to hackers through Microsoft Office, update your PC today. Tap or click here to get these critical patches from Microsoft. → |
APPLE UPDATESGet Apple tips, tricks and updates to your inbox twice a week. Coming up soon: How to hide files and folders on your Mac. Handy! |
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Need a new printer? You'll love the Epson EcoTankDoes your printer have enough ink for another year of work reports and tax forms? If you print a lot or wish you could print a lot without worrying about ink, it’s important to have the right printer. Epson is changing the game with its cartridge-free EcoTank printers that have supersized easy-to-fill ink tanks and come with a ridiculous amount of ink — enough to print thousands of pages! EcoTank makes it easy, so make the switch today. Add EcoTank to your online shopping list at Target, Walmart and at Epson.com/EcoTankKim. → |
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