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Breaking Tech News You Need to Know March 9, 2021 |
Careful where you selfie: Hackers are using WFH photos to steal your info When you’re working in isolation, it’s easy to crave connection with others. One popular way remote workers band together is by sharing their home offices on social media. They’ll tag selfies with #WorkFromHome or #HomeOffice to feel less alone. But when you do this, you’re inviting hackers to crack personal secrets that could lead to fraud. Tap or click here to stop hackers from turning selfies into a cyberattack. → |
Are Anker’s affordable AirPods competitor worth the money? Anker has released truly wireless earbuds that are its most advanced set to date, designed to take on Apple's flagship AirPods and other premium models. In addition to active noise cancellation, customizable sound and strong battery life, they also pack a few features you might not expect. But are they worth it? Tap or click here to see if these premium earbuds are right for you. → |
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Don’t bite: Real COVID vaccines reportedly being sold on the Dark Web We saw a huge uptick in scams from the beginning of the pandemic as people grew desperate for PPE. Now we're seeing sellers switch to products that carry greater consequences. Believe it or not but COVID-19 vaccines are up for sale on the Dark Web. There is no regulation to protect you from fake or even dangerous products. Tap or click here for details on black market COVID-19 vaccines. → |
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True or false: You shouldn’t charge your phone overnight We've all come to grips with the fact that our smartphone's battery is going to degrade over time. But you don't want to be responsible for speeding up the process. So, does leaving your device plugged in all night to charge hurt its battery? I'll give you the definitive answer once and for all. Tap or click for the answer to this age-old question. → | How to scan a QR code on your Android (no apps required) QR codes can tell us so much about a product and direct us to relevant websites. While you used to need a third-party app to scan one of these pixelated tools, that's not the case anymore. Most newer Android phones have QR code scanning capabilities built right in. You can even use smart assistants. We'll show you how. Tap or click here to scan QR codes without an app. → |
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Stop robocalls for good with Kim's new eBook Robocalls interrupt us constantly, fool us into answering with numbers that look a little too familiar, and scam Americans out of millions of dollars every year. That's exactly why we put together a guide to help. Learn all Kim's best tricks for stopping annoying robocalls, in one place for easy reference. Tap or click to get it now on Amazon Kindle. → |
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