Tech Tips & How-Tos

November 23, 2020


If you’ve had your phone longer than 3 months, it needs this deep clean Even if your phone is only a few months old, it's a good idea to give it a deep cleaning. We don't just mean the germs that build up on the outside, either. If you clean out the cache and unwanted apps you're not using, your phone will perform better for longer. We'll show you how. Tap or click here to see how to give your phone a much-needed deep clean. →	3 reasons you need IDrive for data backup Scammers and cyberhackers aren’t taking days off. Scams are everywhere and as criminals get smarter, it's even easier to fall for their tricks. Keep a secure backup of all your files. For just a few dollars a month, you can rest easy knowing everything on your devices is safe. Tap or click to secure all your important documents, photos, videos and files. →

If you’ve had your phone longer than 3 months, it needs this deep clean

Even if your phone is only a few months old, it's a good idea to give it a deep cleaning. We don't just mean the germs that build up on the outside, either. If you clean out the cache and unwanted apps you're not using, your phone will perform better for longer. We'll show you how.

Tap or click here to see how to give your phone a much-needed deep clean. →

3 reasons you need IDrive for data backup

Scammers and cyberhackers aren’t taking days off. Scams are everywhere and as criminals get smarter, it's even easier to fall for their tricks. Keep a secure backup of all your files. For just a few dollars a month, you can rest easy knowing everything on your devices is safe.

Tap or click to secure all your important documents, photos, videos and files. →

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Tech Refresh: Amazon Pharmacy, Baby Yoda in space, Gmail pro tips

Dive into the week in tech news with Allie, Ben, Cassidy and host Mike. Amazon’s online pharmacy is here, but think twice before you order. Plus, Twitter jumps on the stories bandwagon, Baby Yoga climbs aboard a SpaceX ship and Chrome’s new update is the biggest performance booster in years. The team talks holiday shopping (have you started yet?) and see if Mike can keep up his winning streak in Brand New or Not True.

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Privacy hack: How to password-protect files on Windows 10

Taking basic precautions like using a VPN and having antivirus software on your device is crucial these days. But with so many cybercriminals and snoops out there it's a good idea to take security and privacy even further. One way is by password-protecting critical files on your Windows 10 machine.

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	Host the perfect movie night: All the tech and fun extras you need Most movie theaters are still closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but you don't need them to have fun watching the latest flicks. You can create the perfect movie night setup at home instead. All you need are a few tech gadgets and fun extras to make it work. Tap or click here to create the ultimate home theater experience. →

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