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Do this or anyone can see what your security camera seesCameras are a great tool for home security, but they themselves can be hacked and used against you. Any device connected to a network is vulnerable, but the chances of a hack can be reduced with the proper precautions. We have five tips for securing your home security system. Tap or click here to protect your security cameras from being compromised. → |
Quick tip of the dayTurn Google into a specific search engine for any website using just the tab button on your computer. Begin typing the address of the site you’d like to search, and Google will automatically complete the URL for you if you’ve visited it in the past. Otherwise, write out the entire URL. For example, you might type Komando.com.Don’t hit enter. Instead, press the tab key.The URL will convert to a search engine for that particular website.Now, type in your search term and hit enter.This works in Edge and Chrome. For Safari and Firefox, you can use this trick: Enter your search term, along with “site:” followed by the website you want to search. For example, you might put in “tech tips site:komando.com” to search my website for even more tech tips. |
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