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Joker malware has been a recurring problem for Android users, discovered on many popular apps in the Google Play Store over the past few years. Now Joker is back, this time in a popular app downloaded more than 500,000 times and with new tricks to steal your data and money.

Stocks,, bonds and gift cards are out — and crypto is in. This holiday season, it's easier than ever to get and give digital currency. If you want to jump onboard, we'll show you an easy new way to get the job done, plus a handy resource if you have no idea where to start with cryptocurrency.

If you're like me, you have tons of text messages on your phone. But what if you have some special messages that you want to keep forever and easily find? I'll show you some simple ways to save texts on both iOS and Android devices.

How many apps are on your phone? Is each and every one safe? Before you visit the Google Play or Apple App Store again, let me help you out. I've got an easy checklist to keep your phone safe from junk, dangerous software and snoopy companies.

Get Android tips, tricks and updates to your inbox twice a week. Coming up soon: How to hide files and folders on your PC. Handy!

The more we rely on our devices for work, school and our personal lives, the more we have to lose. Whether it’s bank accounts, personal data, photos, conversations — there’s just so much to preserve and protect. That’s why I recommend TotalAV’s industry-leading security suite. It’s easy to use and offers the best protection in the business. In fact, they’ve received the renowned VB100 award for detecting more than 99% of malware samples for the last three years in a row.

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