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What Is Cryptojacking and How Can You Avoid It?

January 3, 2018

A new security threat is in town: cryptojacking. The cryptocurrency explosion is moving nefarious individuals to power mining systems anyway possible. And the latest method for securing additional, free power is by hijacking your system resources. We wrote recently concerning the significant rise in browser-based cryptocurrency mining scripts. Well, those scripts are now in their… read more »

Avoid Falling Victim to Card Skimmers With This Android App

November 7, 2017

Most of us use debit or credit cards to pay at all kinds of locations without much thought. But these cards, especially at high-traffic locations like ATMs and fuel pumps, pose a special risk. Hopefully you know to look for the danger signs of a compromised ATM (like a fake number pad). Recently, a new type… read more »

How to Avoid Tolls and Save Money With This Google Maps Feature

August 23, 2017

Saving money while traveling is like the holy grail. If you haven’t already, check out our tricks for finding cheap flights and our list of the best hotel search engines. But what about driving? Being behind the wheel is already expensive enough. With the cost of gas marching upwards and road tax and car insurance eating… read more »

11 Air Conditioner Blunders to Avoid on Hot Summer Days

June 5, 2017

Few things are more frustrating than uncomfortable heat, especially when that heat is wet and muggy. It’s even worse when you turn to your air conditioner for deliverance, only to find that it isn’t helping all that much. Or maybe it is helping, but you cringe in anticipation of the energy bill. In this article,… read more »

Avoid These Online Dating Mistakes at All Costs

April 9, 2017

Do you know someone who met their spouse via online dating? Once considered a way for socially awkward people to meet, dating services are now immensely popular with people of all types. But their modern ubiquity hasn’t made navigating the world of internet dating any easier. There’s a lot of awful dating advice floating around…. read more »

Avoid This Mistake When an Unknown Caller Asks “Can You Hear Me?”

March 17, 2017

Telemarketers and robocalls are annoying enough without having to worry about being scammed when you pick up your phone. One of the more recent scams to look out for is where the caller asks, “Can you hear me?” The scam, which is making the rounds in several U.S. states, is pretty simple: you answer your phone… read more »

How to Avoid Backstage View When Saving Files in Office 2016

December 13, 2016

There are some Microsoft Office features that seem like annoyances. Then, there are the Office settings you can always optimize. One of the first that pops up is the Backstage View. You can also call it the File menu. The Backstage screen has its uses if you save files to your OneDrive folder. If you… read more »

4 Smart Home Fails You Can Avoid If You’re Smart

August 28, 2016

Small home installations seem to be getting easier with each passing year as the technology that powers smart devices improves. Unfortunately, problems still happen, as the following examples show. It Was the Light Bulb Back in 2009, Raul Rojas become one of the first in Germany to operate a smart home. Nearly everything in the… read more »

8 Ways To Spot & Avoid Fake Job Scams On The Internet

July 15, 2016

Working remotely online is all the rage these days. I’m living the glamorous lifestyle of tech article writing, sunbathing, and Pina Coladas. But if you want to be like me (and who wouldn’t?), then it pays to be a bit careful when applying for jobs online. There are sharks out there lurking and ready to take… read more »