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June 25, 2021

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In this issue ...

More stimulus money is going out soon - Don't fall for this phony IRS message

3 things you need to know today

1. More stimulus money is going out soon - Don't fall for this phony IRS message

Scammers are acutely aware of when stimulus checks are being sent out or government assistance being issued. The next round of American Rescue Plan Act payments are due in July, and scammers are already targeting victims. Here's what to look out for.

Tap or click here for signs that you're being scammed. →

2. Windows 11 will launch as a free upgrade (if you qualify)

Microsoft revealed the next version of its operating system, which will be called Windows 11. The new OS has been redesigned in terms of looks and functionality. More personalization options are included, along with better gaming integration. For the first time, Windows users will be able to run Android apps on their PC.

Tap or click here to check out the features coming to Windows 11. →

3. You need to update the Google app right now - Here's why

A recent update to the Google app has been causing it to crash for many people. We've got all the details on what's happening and a simple way for you to fix the problem.

Tap or click here to fix the crashing Google app. →

4. Warning: Free VPNs are putting you at risk

There's nothing wrong with trying to save money — you just need to be careful which corners you cut. Online security is one place you can't skimp, and trying to get by with a free VPN is a terrible idea. Think the one you found is the exception? Think again.

Tap or click here to find out why you can't trust free VPNs. →

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Scammed on a payment app? Tough luck

If you fall victim to a scammer who is using a payment app, you’re out of luck. There are no rules or laws to protect you and get your money back once the money goes out of your account and into somebody else's.

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In case you missed it ...

  1. iCloud calendar full of spam? Tap or click here to find out why and what to do about it.
  2. Watch out, Microsoft users! New scam downloads ransomware onto your computer. Tap or click to protect yourself.
  3. How you lost the right to repair your tech — and the fight to get it back. Tap or click to find out how things are changing.
  4. Don’t connect your iPhone to this network – It could break your Wi-Fi. Tap or click to see what to look for.
  5. Porch pirates are sneakier than ever! Tap or click here for ways to protect your packages.
 

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4 weird unsolved mysteries in math

4 weird unsolved mysteries in math

Math isn't everyone's favorite subject, and for good reason. Some equations are so difficult, even the best mathematicians can't solve them. But there are math problems that, on the surface, seem pretty basic yet remain unsolved. So, what makes them nearly impossible to figure out?

 

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AND FINALLY ...

Elon Musk is known for pushing the envelope. He wants to explore space — and now, he’s setting his sights a little closer to the Earth. Or should we say the Earth’s core? 🌎

Don’t worry — he’s not going to start swimming through lava. But his Boring Company is reaching out to companies and looking for an opportunity to build wider tunnels than ever before, Bloomberg says. (This could be used for freight transport.)

Imagine how more quickly your packages would arrive if they could drive underground as well as aboveground! 📦

 

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