Thursday, November 4, 2021

The tech industry has finally picked a smart-home standard Tech companies are coalescing around Matter, with Google, Apple, Samsung and now Amazon all on board.

The tech industry has finally picked a smart-home standard

Tech companies are coalescing around Matter, with Google, Apple, Samsung and now Amazon all on board.


https://www.protocol.com/amp/amazon-matter-smart-home-2655488264

Sunday, August 22, 2021

Thursday, August 19, 2021

Hackers stole millions of Social Security numbers from T-Mobile. What should you do? - Los Angeles Times

Hackers stole millions of Social Security numbers from T-Mobile. What should you do? - Los Angeles Times

The single best thing to do is to put a freeze on your credit files, which will prevent anyone from opening a new account. It's free to place a freeze and to lift it for your own needs. But you have to contact each of the three major credit bureaus individually, which you can do online. Krebs also suggests freezing the credit files maintained by a handful of smaller, specialized agencies. You should also check your credit score regularly, which is a good way to detect fraud after it happens.


https://apple.news/AFXIo32WAQkqYy28wI5JECg

Thursday, June 17, 2021

Friday, April 16, 2021

FCC shares tips to prevent, stop robocalls - ABC News

Good advice.  I'm going to check on the youmail app they recommend.  

FCC shares tips to prevent, stop robocalls - ABC News


https://apple.news/A5ZuOJGK8RYicpAtsCidaRQ

Thursday, March 18, 2021

This Trick Can Take Your Inbox from Hundreds of E-Mails to Nearly Empty in Minutes - Inc.

Interesting!   This sounds like it can work!  Also I try to unsubscribe or mark as spam any email sources I don't want.  ( Don't unsubscribe from spammers because then they know you received it. ). Good luck!

This Trick Can Take Your Inbox from Hundreds of E-Mails to Nearly Empty in Minutes - Inc.

Sunday, February 21, 2021

You need to watch the best sci-fi show of the century for free online ASAP - Inverse

Good suggestions about key episodes to watch for Battlestar Galactica — you don't have to watch the boring parts!



You need to watch the best sci-fi show of the century for free online ASAP - Inverse

https://apple.news/Al29NpbuySUqHaKR5hWnw0A

Thursday, February 18, 2021

Privacy tip: How to delete cookies from your phone - USA TODAY

Good info on how to speed things up and help preserve your privacy.  

Privacy tip: How to delete cookies from your phone - USA TODAY


https://apple.news/AHryDYU1MR7aIIVbXsLO7SQ

Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Turning off the iPhone isn't totally obvious. Here's how to power down your phone

How to do a hard restart if your iPhone gets stuck:

"Start by pressing and releasing the volume up button, then press and release the volume down button. Finally, press and hold the side button. A new power menu will show up, forgoing all of the medical and emergency info. But instead of sliding the switch, keep holding the side button until you see the Apple logo appear on your phone. "


https://www.cnet.com/how-to/turning-off-the-iphone-11-and-iphone-12-isnt-totally-obvious-heres-how-to-power-down-your-phone/

Sunday, February 7, 2021

iPhone 12 The hidden iPhone setting that can eat up all your storage in a flash - USA TODAY

Leave ProRAW turned off until you actually need it. This is for photos   Otherwise it eats up lots of space!

The hidden iPhone setting that can eat up all your storage in a flash - USA TODAY


https://apple.news/AVKd01aJ4SpKSvBfWZ-XIiA

Saturday, January 23, 2021

Thursday, January 21, 2021

This Interview Question From Elon Musk Is Absolute Genius - Inc.

Interesting 🧐.  Good advice to think about when you apply for jobs:  


This Interview Question From Elon Musk Is Absolute Genius - Inc.


https://apple.news/ARUecjvmqTcq1QP-1_xQTNQ

Monday, January 11, 2021

Your phone’s home screen can hold more than just apps. Here’s what else you should add. - Popular Science

Your phone's home screen can hold more than just apps. Here's what else you should add. - Popular Science

iOS supports widgets now as well. If you tap and hold on a blank area of any home screen, you'll see a + (plus) button in the top left corner. Tap this to see all the available widgets from the apps you currently have—you can then tap and swipe to choose the widget you'd like to add, and then either tap and drag it, or pick Add Widget to drop it into place.

https://apple.news/A9ul2c04-Sey2QMNY9GivtA

Saturday, January 9, 2021

The 20 most useful free iPhone apps, according to Reddit - Mashable

Useful apps esp during pandemic 

The 20 most useful free iPhone apps, according to Reddit - Mashable



https://apple.news/AunBp3Ck-TvWx00mcXq3rFQ