It seems like a day doesn’t go by that a massive data breach spreads your personal information to the Dark Web and to who knows who. Heck, even Walmart recently suffered a data breach that affected more than 1 million people. Of course, Komando.com has a solution. We’re all about providing you with simple, straightforward tips to protect your money, privacy and ID. These five tips will make it far more difficult for hackers to remotely access your computer, laptop or smartphone....

Most people know about virus protection. They avoid weird websites and spammy messages from mysterious people. But some things we just don’t think about: Are you sure no one has access to your webcam? If you live in a high tech home, are you aware that strangers can hack your smart appliances? Here are five ways you may still be vulnerable, along with tips on how to safeguard your family, your finances, and your personal data....

Cybercriminals know you value your files, so they threaten you with ransomware. The most common way to fall victim is through phishing attacks from malicious links or corrupt documents. If you don’t pay, there goes all your data. Worse, you can pay and the criminal could delete it anyway. You don’t have to be a victim. Back up your files and keep them safe in a cloud service. We recommend using our sponsor, IDrive....

ASUS says the tech behind this router provides four times greater network capacity and efficiency in homes up to 3,000 square feet with high traffic, meaning this is the choice for those of you with multiple people using several devices each day. For even stronger coverage or to bring Wi-Fi to areas further from the router, you can add optional mesh points. As a nice bonus, the built-in AiProtection Pro system protects devices connected to your network....

On the other hand, knowing this one thing can help you fix some big computer problems yourself. That saves you money and – sometimes – your sanity. If that doesn’t sound like something you’re interested in – and that’s OK – click here for other topics that might interest you. Or head over to my Kim’s Picks site to watch some of the funniest, most emotional or just plain coolest videos on the web....

Wu Zeming is Alibaba’s new CTO, taking over the position from Li Cheng who was appointed to the role in 2019. Cheng will remain in the company as a technology advisor, Alibaba said in a statement Thursday. Wu would continue as CTO of local services. Daniel Zhang’s additional role as acting president of Alibaba Cloud sees Jeff Zhang, who held the position previously, moving to now head the company’s research arm, Damo Academy....

If you are an active Snapchat user, you may know that the app records when you take a screenshot and notifies the other person. This thing is done to protect the privacy of the uploader. Whether you capture a screenshot of a chat, story, or video, the Snapchat app will notify the uploader to make them aware. While it’s a great privacy protection feature, many users may still want to take screenshots on Snapchat without them knowing....

The great thing about those apps is that they offer free international calls to any country. Many international VoIP calling apps are available on the Google Play Store, but not all provide free services. Apart from voice and video calls, VoIP apps also offer chat features. List of 10 Best VoIP apps for Android Devices This article will share a list of the best VoIP apps you can use on your Android smartphone....

Apple’s iPad is among the most popular tablets out there. If you use one, we’re willing to bet there are tricks you’ve never tried, like the split keyboard or Focus mode. Tap or click here for more iPad tips to help you get the most out of the mighty little tablet. If you’re more of a MacBook or Mac desktop fan, we’ve gathered useful 10 tips and tricks to help you get more done....

Apple’s CEO, TIM Cook, said in a press release, “The developers who won App Store Awards in 2021 harnessed their own drive and vision to deliver the best apps and games of the year — sparking the creativity and passion of millions of users around the world” Also Read: 10 Most Downloaded & Used Android Apps & Games of 2021 List of 10 Downloaded & Used iOS Apps and Games So, if you are an iOS user and want to take a quick view of the most used apps of 2021, you are reading the right guide....

Right now, our sponsor Dell is throwing its semi-annual sale, which slashes prices on some of its best computers. You can even snatch up to 45% off the desktop we use around the office. We searched the sale and pulled out three of the best deals you can get for a limited time. For example, one computer on this list is perfect for small business owners. But whether you’re an office worker or a CEO, you’re sure to find a great gadget below....

I’ve heard from many people genuinely concerned their phone or computer is being watched. Have you ever had that feeling? It’s eerie. Tap or click here for warning signs your tech has been infected with a virus or keylogger. Other problems are a little more mundane but no less frustrating. Maybe it’s a computer that won’t stop crashing, lost logins, or Bluetooth devices that won’t stay connected. Luckily, so many of these issues are easy to stop in their tracks with the right know-how....

Before we get to those, however, this is a good time to remind you that Facebook has a range of privacy controls to limit what certain people can see about you. If you set those controls correctly, you can head off a lot of problems. Follow our step-by-step instructions to keep strangers and snoops out of your Facebook profile. Once you’ve done that, keep reading to find out what you still shouldn’t post on Facebook....

As a small business owner, you probably know that planning can do a world of good. That’s why you probably have a budget for all sorts of expenses. It’s good to prepare for expected costs, like vacations for employees, and unexpected costs, like paying for a cleaning crew to shovel snow off your driveway. Although some fees are hard to miss, others can slip through the cracks. Those can wind up costing you a ton of cash over time....

In Summary Sometimes, we want to capture what’s on our Windows PC and save it as memory or for future reference. With the help of screenshot apps, we can easily do this task and enhance those pictures. So, in this article, we will look at the seven best screenshot apps available for Windows PCs, which are free to download. Nowadays, taking screenshots is an integral part of our professional lives. A few years back, taking screenshots was not so common, but now that you need to capture screenshots for professional reasons, you need software and tools for Windows and other operating systems....

st as it did last year, is honoring Safer Internet Day by giving you 2GB of Drive space if you perform an account security check. It’s a simple walkthrough where you can ensure your recovery information, connected devices, account permissions, app password access, two-step verification settings are all up to date. Once you check all of these out, you’ll see the free Drive storage added to your account. It only takes a minute or two....

For example, we recently learned hackers found a way to take control of Ring devices that have microphones and built-in cameras. Not only that, but thousands of Ring passwords were leaked online. Tap or click here for all the gory details. Now, Ring is making headlines again and this time it’s a bit more controversial. People seem to be divided on where they stand on the issue. So what happened, exactly?...

According to the sources close to what happened, data leakage has occurred after an attack on their databases, which had already been informed regarding AdultFriendFinder a few weeks ago. They are more than 400 million accounts which have been stolen by this data breach, and those 339 million accounts are only from the service AdulFriend Finder while other 62 million correspond to Cams.com, and the remaining figure is the set of web pages that have also been attacked, but with considerably less information theft....

But, Apple product’s detail leaker, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, believes there will not be such features as these, and AirPods Pro 2 will come with an enhancement to the audio system and its primary sensor. Recently, Mark Gurman also provided some details regarding the new thermometer sensor that is coming in Apple Watch Series 8, and he claims this feature can detect your fever. AirPods Pro 2 Would Come Without Health Features According to the latest edition of the Powerup newsletter from Mark Gurman on Bloomberg, the upcoming Apple AirPods Pro 2 would not have Heart Rate or Body Temperature detection features....

Airtel Xstream Fiber Broadband Plans Essentially, Airtel will be offering four plans under Xstream Fiber — Out of the four plans, the Rs 1799 plan is only one that offers unlimited data, whereas, other plans including the Rs 799, Rs 999, and Rs 1499 come with a data cap. For which, Airtel is offering the ability to upgrade to unlimited data on any plan for a price for Rs 299....