Apple ID Verification Scam
by Frank Jovine on 05/13/2013 in Scams & Hoaxes, Security
There’s an email purporting to be from Apple, claiming that you must verify your information or your account will be suspended. In order to verify your Apple ID, you must click on a link in the email. This link leads to a phishing website that steals personal identifiable information and is used in unlawful activities [...]
Full Story7 Best Android Apps that Turn Notifications into Powerful Tools
by Contributor on 05/20/2013 in Android, Apps
Optimizing your Android mobile devices with notification features will maximize your Smartphone usage experience. But there are more than just getting a notification alert when an email reaches your Inbox or receiving a sound alert for incoming text messages or calls. There are different applications for Android that could offer a more powerful tool for [...]
Full Story13 Most Important Changes In Google Search In April
by Contributor on 05/08/2013 in Google, SEO
The largest search engine cheered up after the winter hibernation and presented a number of improvements in its search services. Only in April, 53 changes in the work of search engine were introduced. Here are the main changes of Google. The search engine index increased by 15%. At the same time another level of the [...]
Full StoryMake Your Home Smarter By Controlling It with Tablets and Smartphones
by Jason Phillips on 04/29/2013 in Home Automation, Home Security, Security, Smartphones
Many people are aware of the convenience that tablets and Smart Phones add within a home. The devices enable browsing the Internet and watching movies on the go or at home. Also kids stay occupied by playing games on the consoles and many people use them to stream music while exercising. The latest innovations in [...]
Full StoryWindows 8 Features You May Not Know
by Frank Jovine on 04/24/2013 in Microsoft, Windows 8
I bet there are many of you like me who updated their PC a bit late to Windows 8 OS. I had mixed emotions on weather or not to update my laptop to Windows 8. As of now, it is great to find something very creative from Microsoft that brings in the fabulous TILES representation [...]
Full Story6 Shocking Statistics about Internet Security Threats to Mobile Devices
by Contributor on 04/11/2013 in Security, Smartphones, Vulnerabilities
There is little doubt that the next frontier for cyber criminals is mobile devices. It is estimated that cyber-crime cost consumers more than $110 billion worldwide in 2011. In the United States, the costs were estimated at $21 billion. As more statistics are gathered about the relationship between cyber-crime and mobile devices a number of shocking results were identified. [...]
Full StoryThe First Lady Has Been Hacked! Does the Secret Service Need Supplementing?
by Contributor on 04/09/2013 in Security, Security Info & Tips
First Jay-Z then his wife, Beyonce. Hillary Clinton has been there, too. The same with LAPD big shot Charlie Beck. And now, the First Lady Michelle Obama. These notable names all have one thing in common – they’ve joined the estimated 8.572 million Americans who are victims of identity theft each year (1). How Did [...]
Full StoryTax Refund Scam on the Loose!
by Frank Jovine on 04/05/2013 in Scams & Hoaxes, Security
There’s an email purporting to be from the U.S Government Tax services stating that your refund is ready to be deposited in your bank account. In order to ensure proper delivery and deposit, the email states that you must confirm your personal identifiable information. This is a phishing scam out to steal banking information and [...]
Full StoryHow to Protect Against Identity Theft and Identity Fraud
by Contributor on 03/25/2013 in Scams & Hoaxes, Security, Security Info & Tips
Online scams are a huge problem in today’s digital world. One of the most dangerous and most common threats out there is identity theft. This is when someone gets hold of your secure information like your I.D number, credit card number, password or email address and impersonates you for their own benefit. Usually this includes [...]
Full StoryTop 5 Free Apps to Buy, Organize and Track Flights
by Contributor on 03/21/2013 in Android, Apps, iPhone
Going on vacation or traveling on a business trip can be very stressful. A change of plan or a lack of information can leave a tourist feeling extremely anxious and worried. Whether you’re a first time flyer or a seasoned aviation expert it’s important to recognize that each journey poses its own set of unique [...]
Full StoryKeeping Your Portable Device Private
by Contributor on 03/19/2013 in Android, Blackberry, iPhone, Security, Smartphones
It is the age of BYOD – Bring Your Own Device – and the workplace is full of professionals who use the same tablet and/or smartphone for both their personal lives and their at-work lives. BYOD is a mutually beneficial setup: employees don’t have to manage “work” devices and “home” devices, and employers don’t have [...]
Full StoryBroken Smartphone: To Repair or Upgrade?
by Contributor on 03/08/2013 in Gadgets, Smartphones
Smartphones are not that durable and it is why most phone owners have heavy-duty material to use as back casing to protect their phones. Other owners use screen protectors to keep away from scratches, and some users even buy pouches for their phones. These accessories are all used to avoid crashes, water spills and other [...]
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