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How to tell Alexa to delete what you sayYes, Alexa is listening to you all the time, but now you have a way to wipe the slate clean every day with a few words. You can say, "Alexa, delete everything I said today." We'll tell you all about this handy feature that could help you get some of your privacy back. Tap or click here to enable Alexa's helpful delete feature. → |
Quick tip of the dayPC lagging? Here’s a friendly reminder to clear out your downloads folder. It’s a simple way to free up some space.
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The easiest way to switch to a new email account (without losing old messages)If you're still using an AOL or Yahoo email account, your information isn't being protected as it should be. It's time to start guarding your data the right way with an email service that takes security seriously. But you're going to want to keep some of your old emails. We'll show you how to make the switch without losing them. Tap or click here to switch email providers without losing emails. → |
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Tech help straight from Kim💁♀️ Who ya gonna call? Kim Busters! OK, well, me. If you have something about your digital life I can help with, tell me about it. Here's a super special link for you to use and I read every single note. |
How the world’s tallest skyscraper was builtOver the last hundred years or so, buildings have gone through an architectural revolution. Thanks to steel beams and concrete exoskeletons, buildings can reach new heights. But, in 2009, the tallest building in the history of the world opened, and the new tech used to rise into the clouds is truly amazing. WATCH THIS VIDEO → |
AND FINALLY ...We’ve all dealt with biometric identification. That fancy term refers to the way you use your body parts to prove your identity. Think of using your fingerprint to unlock your phone, or scanning your face to hop on a plane. (Hey, it’s a thing in many U.S. ports.) A new type of identifier goes above and beyond: It tracks you based on your behavior, not just your body. A startup called UnifyID uses tech to identify and authenticate folks like you based on the way you move and talk. 🚶 "Motion recognition is just as accurate as a person's fingerprint as a form of ID. People's gait is very unique," CEO John Whaley said. If you tend to slouch, it’s time to work on your posture now. Otherwise, your tech could set that bad habit in stone! 😲 |
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