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How to Turn Off the Microphone in Windows 10 in 5 Seconds

Today, surveillance techniques exist that can activate your webcam or microphone without your knowledge. In 2011, New York Times wrote about the spyware antics of the German Police. They also reported on the flourishing industry of spy tech firms that would look at home in a Jason Bourne movie. In short: any interface device like… read more »

How to Turn Any Website into an Android App in Seconds

Android has a problem. The Play Store is filled with apps that are notorious for invasive permissions, and many apps keep running in the background even when not in use, draining your device’s battery. The culprits are some of the biggest and most popular apps out there. Facebook is definitely ruining your Android. Snapchat, Google+, and others constantly… read more »

Learn Pokemon Go Safety in 15 Seconds

People everywhere are playing Pokemon Go. We’ve covered it quite a bit here at MakeUseOf, showing you some basics of playing the game, and we even have a full article breaking down many of the important things you need to know to stay safe. Today, we’re piggy-backing off that post with a quick visual guide… read more »

How to Update One or All Apps on Linux in Seconds

It’s a fact of computing: apps are going to nag you to update. These shouldn’t be ignored, though, as updates often carry security patches, bug fixes, and new features that make the software more useful. We’ve talked about the essentials to updating Linux and Linux software, but perhaps you just want to quickly update an… read more »

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