5 tools to diagnose PC problems — Debunking common tech myths
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9 ways to spot tricks scammers use to steal your credit card info and con you out of money

9 ways to spot tricks scammers use to steal your credit card info and con you out of money

How often do you closely check your credit card statement? You may spot large unauthorized charges, but oftentimes these can be small and part of a legitimate purchase you made. Websites and services use "dark patterns" to scheme you out of more money than you intended to spend. Take these steps to avoid falling victim.

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Quick tip of the day

Sure, custom ringtones sound fun in theory. But what about all the skeevy websites out there? What if you download a ringtone from a shady site that infects your computer with malware?

Don’t worry about wading through the world of ringtones. We’ve done the heavy lifting for you and found nine free websites for ringtones. Have fun!

Tap or click here to get all the free ringtones you’ll ever need.

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7 clever new uses for your smart doorbell camera

7 clever new uses for your smart doorbell camera

Smart doorbells are a no-brainer if you're looking to secure your home and make tech work for you. But it goes far beyond just seeing who's at the door. We'll dive into some helpful and unexpected ways you can use your smart doorbell. You'll wonder why you weren't doing these all along.

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Digital Life Hack: Easiest way to carry your vaccination card

Soon you may have to show proof of a Covid vaccination to get into clubs, restaurants and gyms.

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Small business pros here to help you, for free

Small business pros here to help you, for free

Every small business has unique needs and when you partner with a Dell Technologies Advisor, you get real-time tailored advice. Get a free consultation on your servers and storage devices to develop a custom solution to help improve your company’s productivity.

Plus, get special financing with Dell Business credit and big savings on business computers with Intel core processors. 

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5 best diagnostic tools for your PC

Taking your PC to an IT professional can be costly. Before spending hundreds of dollars on fixing your computer that's on the fritz, give these diagnostic tools a chance to find and fix the issues.

6 common tech myths and misbeliefs debunked

We once believed that Macs would never get a virus, closing apps would save battery life and private mode was actually private. Sadly, those are just a few popular tech myths that some still buy into. Call me your digital life myth-buster with six misconceptions you can stop believing.

 

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5 computer scientists that changed programming forever

5 computer scientists that changed programming forever

It has taken many brilliant minds to get computers from massive room-sized objects that could do relatively simple calculations to a tiny device in your pocket that can do virtually anything. While some geniuses have become famous, others are relegated to the fringes of history. Here are five incredible programmers you probably never heard of.

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Spiders have a way of dragging out the best and worst in people. Some folks love them; others scream and throw shoes when they see an eight-legged insect crawling up the wall. 😱

Scientists, on the other hand, find them fascinating. Researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison have genetically modified daddy long legs to create an entirely new type of spider. By tweaking the spider's genes, they've now created "daddy short legs." 🕷️

 
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