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Breaking Tech News You Need to Know June 17, 2020 |
One thing you must do before you go out to eat during the pandemic If you're going stir crazy from being cooped up inside, you're in luck. Most states are starting to open up, so you might be able to get out and feel somewhat normal again soon. Restaurants, gyms and even movie theaters will soon be open for business. But, how do you know what's open? There are a few easy ways to find out. Tap or click here to see if your favorite restaurant is open for business. → |
A secret way to skip all the annoying ads on YouTube If you watch a lot of YouTube videos, it can get old having to wait through the ads that play beforehand, even the ones you can skip after a few seconds. What's even worse are the ones that interrupt the video you're watching at random points. Luckily, there's a simple workaround, and you won't have to download any kind of software to make it work. Tap or click here to get rid of YouTube ads with one simple trick. → |
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Check your PC or Mac for a dangerous new program that records your keystrokes A keylogger is one of the biggest security threats out there, designed to steal your account credentials and sensitive data simply by monitoring what you do on your device. Now, one of the scariest keyloggers ever created is spreading fast and could put your computer and information at risk. We'll explain what makes this one so dangerous and how to keep it from infecting your device. Tap or click here to guard against this frightening security threat. → |
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Everything you need to know about working from home in 30 minutes The unemployment numbers so far in 2020 are astounding, with 44 million people filing for unemployment since mid-March. That number is even higher if you factor in self-employed and gig economy workers. So what can you do if you’ve lost your job or fear you might? Kim talks to a man who makes $10,000 a year in the free time he could be wasting on Netflix. Plus, a teacher making extra cash at home and a caller who wants to take on a new side gig. Tap or click to listen to the latest Komando On Demand. → |
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Cheap tech not worth the money Sometimes you can make do with the cheap stuff when it comes to tech. But sometimes that'll come back to bite you. It takes a keen eye to separate the rip-offs from genuine bargains. In this Digital Life Hack, Kim has a list of tech to avoid and some genuinely good discount products that don’t skimp on security. Tap or click to watch and find out. → |
Shell shocked: The rise of Lord Fairfax When a wild animal makes its way into a populated area, the reactions from locals can be pretty extreme. Bears are regularly tranquilized and tagged before they can make a mess in a town, but what happens when a 65-pound snapping turtle gets loose? Well, that’s exactly what happened in the town of Alexandria, Virginia, when residents discovered the enormous reptile crossing a residential street. The animal, dubbed Lord Fairfax after the county he found his way into, startled a number of people with his aggressive displays and violent biting. But animal control quickly took over the situation and took the turtle into custody. Lord Fairfax will now have a comfortable place to live at the Virginia Zoo, where he is expected to grow up to 200 pounds over the course of his life. Yep, apparently, Lord Fairfax is still just a kid. Otherwise, they would have called him “King Fairfax.” Heavy is the crown, indeed. Once you see how scary these turtles can be, you won’t be surprised why they called him “Lord.” Tap or click here to watch a wildlife expert tango with a snapping turtle. → |
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