May 15, 2022 |
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Update your PC! Windows Patch Tuesday fixes 3 zero-days and 75 flawsMicrosoft's Patch Tuesday update for May 2022 just came out this week. It fixes three zero-day vulnerabilities and 75 issues overall. Here are all the details and the steps to get this critical update. | For $5, anyone can buy this malware that steals your logins and browser historyAll malware is destructive, but one is incredibly sneaky. A backdoor Trojan is enough to strike fear into the hearts of any cybersecurity expert. There is one on the loose now that crooks can buy for $5. Even though it's cheap, it's extremely dangerous. Tap or click for ways to stay protected from this destructive malware. → |
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It's easier than you think to change default apps on your AndroidIt's nice to have your smartphone ready to use when it's fresh out of the box. Android devices have default apps ready to go from the jump. For example, Chrome is your default browser, and Messages is the default texting app. But if you'd like to have different apps as default, you can. We'll show you how. Tap or click here to learn how to change default Android apps. → | Tech how-to: Control your computer using your phoneThere are tons of reasons you'd need to access your desktop when you're not in front of it. You could have files stored on the hard drive or need access to a media file that isn't saved elsewhere. There are ways to safely access and control your computer via your phone — you just need to know how to use them. Tap or click here for ways to access your computer from your phone. → |
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Listener question: 'Is Dave Ramsey's budgeting app EveryDollar any good?'Who doesn't want to save money? EveryDollar is a free app that helps organize your monthly budget to track spending, debt, billing due dates and more. The Premium version adds many helpful tools and features, such as automatic balance updates and custom reporting on your income and spending habits. Is the extra cost worth it? We'll help you decide. Tap or click here for an easy way to keep track of your budget. → | Use this easy, free check to see if a site or file contains malwareThere are tons of malicious websites and apps hiding malware that you need to avoid. But how do you know a site is a cybersecurity threat without help? Don't worry. We've found a tool that analyzes suspicious websites and files before they can cause you harm. We'll show you how to use the site. Tap or click for a simple way to check sites and files for malware. → |
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Getting back at scam callersEven with new laws and helpful apps, scam calls are still a problem — especially when it comes to older adults, and they'll often stop at nothing to con someone out of their life savings. One man took it upon himself to get back at scammers through their call centers in India, and what he accomplished is truly amazing. WATCH THIS → |
Upgrade to the printer that saves you a ton on ink costsDoes your printer have enough ink for another year of work reports, tax forms and homework? If you print a lot or wish you could print a lot without worrying about ink, it’s important to have the right printer. Add EcoTank to your online shopping list at Target, Walmart and at Epson.com/EcoTankKim. → |
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