Issue 138

POST

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Cyber Security

10 Things You Should Never Store in Your Smartphone

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Although convenient, storing personal information on your smartphone is risky. Crooks could swipe them through various cyberattacks, from NFC hacking to phishing links. You’ll leave yourself vulnerable to fraud and identity theft if you don’t remove these items from your device.

Meet the Most (In)Famous Hacking Groups Active Today

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Get a sneak peek into the world of modern hacktivists and cybercriminals.

Windows

Windows 11 Will Soon Let You Remove More Preinstalled Apps

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Not a fan of every app and utility that comes preinstalled with Windows 11? You’ll soon get to be pickier about what's preinstalled. Here’s what you need to know.

Apple

How to Fix iPhone Calendar Not Syncing With Outlook

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Are important events and appointments from your iPhone's calendar not showing up in Outlook? You may have syncing issues. Here's how to fix those in a few minutes.

Google

How to Access Your Google History and Delete All Activity

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Yes, your Google activities are saved to your account. But how do you access your Google activity history? And how can you delete all your activities across several Google services?

Tips & Tricks

12 Things You Must Do With a Brand New Laptop

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Whenever you upgrade to a new laptop, there are some actions you should take before you start properly using it. Some small investments in time now will help ensure the best experience down the road.

Useful Information

7 Tech Terms You're Using Wrong

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Tech is central to our lives, and we usually talk about it often with friends and family. From our tech-savvy co-worker to the great-grandparent that has a better handle on video chatting than the rest of us. But are we having accurate discussions, namely when using common tech terms? You may be surprised. Check to see if you've been using everyday tech terms incorrectly.

What Is Bypass Charging? (And Why You Want It)

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You've undoubtedly heard that leaving your devices permanently plugged in is terrible for your device's battery. That's easier said than done during your day-to-day, though. Do you overcharge now for extra juice later when you know you'll need it? Or try to sporadically charge throughout the day? Do you even have time for that? Bypass charging solves these issues, as it prevents overcharging, regardless of how long you keep your device plugged in. Here's how bypass charging works, and how to check if a device you own supports it.

Here’s How Heat Affects Your Electric Car (And What to Do About It)

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Planning a road trip in the scorching heat? You may have to stop at more EV charging stations than tourist traps if you don't plan ahead. Here's how to spend more time gazing at the World's Largest Thimble, and less time waiting for your electric vehicle to charge.

5G/Internet/Wi-Fi

Is Your Router’s Wi-Fi Performance Limiting Your Internet Speed? Here’s How to Tell

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Here’s something you may have never considered: your router’s Wi-Fi functionality may be bottlenecking your Internet speed. Here’s how to check and what to do about it.