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From Cars to Smart TVs, Common Tech Devices Spying on You
News of Bose Headphones sharing private user information drove me into stealth mode to discover other tech devices exposing you to vulnerabilities. Be careful what you say in front of your TV! You pay a fortune for high quality headphones,
April 27, 2017
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3 Tips to Manage and Organize Digital Photos More Effectively
One of the biggest challenges for busy people is to actively manage and organize the (thousands of!) digital photos and videos stored on your phone, tablet and other devices. We all know how crisis-inducing those alerts about storage limits being
March 30, 2017
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Amazon’s Alexa Now Has Over 10k Tricks – Some of Alexa’s Best Skills
Amazon announces Alexa has over 10,000 skills available. Do you have the top ones? I hand pick some of Alexa’s best skills for life, work and play. My quick take: Last week, my piece on kid-friendly Alexa’s skills was so
March 9, 2017
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Alexa Skills Your Kids and Family Will Love
Did you know Alexa can play math games and read bedtime stories to your kiddos? I tested some of the most popular, kid-friendly Alexa skills that will keep your entire family entertained for hours. Alexa isn’t just about the music.
March 2, 2017
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How to Spot Fake News Online, So You Can Avoid It
Fake news has found its place in the headlines for creating shockwaves. How you can sort fact from fake and protect yourself from bogus information sources to stay sane and safe online. Front page news: From the Pope supporting one
February 16, 2017
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Elon Musk is Digging a Tunnel to Ease L.A. Traffic
Elon Musk is fed up with traffic. In fact, he’s digging a tunnel, with dreams to “hyper” transport you from L.A. to San Francisco at 160mph with zero road rage. His grand tunnel plans are already being unearthed. On the
February 9, 2017
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10 Tips for Creating Strong Passwords and Staying Cyber Safe
Create a better, badder password. Why do you spend more time counting your steps than on creating a strong password? My guide with 10 tips to creating a strong password. My passionate take on passwords: While I was over at
February 2, 2017
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Keep Holiday Gifting Going With New Way To Reuse Old Amazon Boxes
Amazon lets you keep the holiday gift-giving going even after Santa returns to the North Pole. Now you can reuse your empty Amazon boxes by filling them with goods to send to Goodwill and get a tax deduction…for free. Ho
December 24, 2016
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Escape Black Friday Lines with Google’s Real-Time Crowd Info
Google is your best ally this Black Friday, helping you to beat the holiday crowds with new data that tells you just how crowded your favorite stores are using real-time info. Shorter lines make for a merrier holiday. Front page
November 22, 2016
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How a Digital Doorbell Became My Latest Obsession
One of the most practical and, strangely, fun product upgrades I have had installed, the Ring digital doorbell puts security and convenience within the touch of your fingertip. It is also a great gift idea for the holidays. The Elevator
November 10, 2016
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