While you can reclaim your Gmail account from a hacker, it’s not always evident that your account is under attack in the first place. As such, it’s a good idea to learn about the tools and tricks available to you, so you can catch a hacker red-handed and protect your account. Let’s explore how to […]
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While email services are getting better at filtering out phishing attempts, some will inevitably get through. And at that point the onus is on you to spot phishing emails and act accordingly. But how good are you at spotting phishing emails? Jigsaw, a subsidiary of Alphabet, has teamed up with Google, also a subsidiary of […]
Continue ReadingAnyone who’s used the internet (hopefully) knows that you can’t trust everything you see online. Just because something looks trustworthy doesn’t mean that it’s exactly what it claims. But knowing there are fakes in the wild and being able to spot them are different. Knowing how to spot counterfeit content online is a vital skill […]
Continue ReadingHow sure are you that the person you’re passionately “debating” with online is a real, breathing person? How do you know whether they’re just another impassioned supporter of whatever topic and not someone with government (or other) backing? Spotting Russian bots or paid-for shills is no easy task. It is, however, becoming increasingly important as […]
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Amazon’s Echo line of connected speakers continues to grow. So far in 2017, we’ve seen the introduction of the second-generation Echo, Echo Plus, the style-conscious Echo Look, and top-of-the-line Echo Show. And Amazon isn’t done just yet for the year. The Echo Spot is the latest unique device to feature the Alexa voice assistant. Introducing […]
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Don’t trust that 5-star review or rating on Amazon to make up your mind about a product. There’s a good chance it’s a fake (i.e. a commissioned review by the seller). The only way to find a true opinion is to learn how to spot these fakes. Amazon has faced this problem for some time […]
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