Category: Tips & Tricks
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How to tell if your phone or tablet has a virus
Long before ransomware and large-scale hacks became everyday problems, viruses were crawling into our desktops and infecting our screens. These days, smartphones and tablets are just as vulnerable as regular computers; malware is often used to subvert your private accounts; and somewhere in the world there’s a cynical coder with an ax to grind or…
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How to use Facebook Stories
Last week, Facebook users around the world were greeted with a mysterious change. There, atop the usual news feed, was a row of circles. Inside each circle, a photo of one of their friends. What in the world is happening, cried out millions of people over 30 who have never used Snapchat. It’s a new…
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3 ways to search the web without Google tracking you
“Google” has become synonymous with “search for information,” but even mighty Google has its drawbacks – especially if you value your privacy. The world’s most famous search site is also known for saving your search history, reading your Gmail and tracking what you click online. Before you break out the torches and pitchforks, remember that…