How to spot fake social media accounts — COVID-19 tracing apps, by state   ;
Breaking Tech News You Need to Know December 7, 2020 |
| Fake social media profiles are a recent scourge that we all need to be aware of. Not only do they put your personal information and account profile at risk, but many of them are ground zero for the spreading of fake news and scam posts. We've got a few clever tips to help you avoid falling for these harmful profiles. Tap or click here for ways to spot and avoid fake profiles. → |
| Many of us are still working from home and taking part in virtual meetings. Programs like Zoom have been essential during the pandemic. But what if someone found a way to listen in on your sensitive work meetings? This may shock you, but smart assistants like Alexa or Google could bring this nightmare scenario to life. Here's how to block it. Tap or click here for ways to keep sensitive conversations private. → |
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| Hackers have leaked millions of records belonging to users of one of the most popular free streaming services on the web. It's been weeks and the site hasn't done anything to address the problem. This data was shared on the Dark Web, and if you don't change your password, your information could wind up in the hands of scammers. Tap or click here for ways to protect your data. → |
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| Contact tracing is an important process to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Unfortunately, it hasn't been widely adopted yet in the U.S. But thanks to the efforts of several state health departments, it's becoming more widespread. Some states have developed contact tracing apps you can download on your device. We have a complete list of states participating. Tap or click here to see if your state has a contact tracing app. → | We all want to give our kids independence, but it's hard not to worry about them. Car crashes are the leading cause of death for people 15 to 29. I want to be proactive and make sure I help my kid — and all the kids in your families — stay safe. Tap or click for the best app to get the job done. → |
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| You probably know the best place in your house to make a call on your smartphone. But what about when you just can’t get a good signal or you’re away from home? It’s super frustrating, but there are a few tricks of the trade that can help. In this Komando DIY, three simple ways to get better cell service. Tap or click to check them out. → |
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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. → |
Work-from-home wardrobe: A onesie for true professionals The pandemic has certainly created unique wardrobe problems for remote workers. What do you wear to a Zoom meeting that’s comfy but still looks professional? Thanks to the Work Wonnie, that problem is solved. It’s a onesie with a respectable shirt on top and comfy sweatpants below. It even has a butt flap for that … extra convenience. Would you wear it? On that note, it’s hard to believe 2020 really is coming to an end. Sure, it felt quick sometimes but who knew it would Zoom by? Butt flap-equipped onesies might not be that long-term trend. Tap or click here to see what the virtual meetings of tomorrow will look like. → |
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