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For all the good it has done, we all know the many dangers associated with it. Numerous studies have been able to find a correlation between prolonged social media use and anxiety, depression, stress, loneliness and even reduced sleep quality. And that is not even touching on the effects of fake news. Facebook is ground zero when it comes to the spread of fake news. Tap or click here to see why it refuses to ban it....

If you find that you’re running into problems here and there, we’ve got a selection of fixes you can try so you can get things back to normal again with a minimal amount of fuss. It’s usually pretty simple to apply these resolutions, so if you’re having problems, read on for some easy ways to clear up the most common frustrations that can bring your PC time to a screeching halt – or at least make it a little less annoying....

If you’re planning to travel, here are five summer tips to stay safe from burglars. But you don’t have to leave your home for a change of pace. You can refresh your surroundings with a few new goodies around the home. 1. These sheets keep you cool and comfy We’ve all been there. You wake up in the middle of the night, sweaty under your heavy blankets. Dehydrated and overheated, you kick off your bed sheets so you can get some much-needed relief....

Best Audio Editing Apps For iPhone We have selected some of the best apps for you that have very positive user ratings, reviews and download rates. So have a look on these and then download the one that you feel more convenient for you. #1 Garage Band This is one of the best and popular app that helps you to edit your tracks in your ios device. This app turns your iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch into a collection of Touch Instruments and a full-featured recording studio with which you can make music anywhere you go....

The Moto G (2015) is possibly going to be the hottest smartphone in the budget smartphone segment in developing countries like India and Brazil for at least the next few months. Considering the performance that the handset is able to deliver at a price point of only $200, this should not really come as a surprise. However, if you are looking to further improve the experience of using your third generation Moto G, check out our list of the top tips and tricks for the handset below....

The only way around this block is to use VPNs, which only a few can access. But control will now be further tightened with the government stating that VPNs are now banned. Surfing the Internet in China is tricky due to the limitations that are imposed. The freedom to access information does not exist, and it is due to the great China Firewall. Government control will soon be even greater with the imposition of new policies for the availability of VPNs, making it impossible for them to be used in the future....

The incident against Viasat’s KA-SAT network took place on Feb. 24, the same day that Russia invaded Ukraine. According to Viasat’s incident summary, a targeted denial of service attack was first detected when high volumes of focused, malicious traffic made it difficult for many modems to remain online. The traffic emanated from several SurfBeam2 and SurfBeam 2+ modems and/or associated customer premise equipment physically located within Ukraine. “We believe the purpose of the attack was to interrupt service,” Viasat said....

The new features include a lower minimum deposit of $500 – down from $5,000 – expanded access to globally diversified portfolios, and a streamlined digital experience. Wells Fargo recently rebuilt its mobile app to be more intuitive, and investors can access the robo-advisory platform within it. Consumers looking to sign-up as Intuitive Investor customers are required to have a Wells Fargo checking or savings account. Robo-advisory platforms manage portfolio investments on behalf of the investor....

In fact, even as the world tangles with the COVID-19 virus, it seems that the budget flagship segment is dying. Or worse, it is dead! Is Rs 40,000 the new Rs 30,000? We know some of you might object to that statement. After all, OnePlus DID release the OnePlus 8 for a starting price of Rs 41,999 in India. And even before that, the iQOO 3 was released at Rs 36,999 and the Realme X50 Pro at Rs 37,999....

Washington Post reporter Will Oremus published the email sent to Twitter staff on Thursday after many reports that Twitter’s new owner Elon Musk planned to cull 50% of its roughly 7,000 worldwide headcount. The email states: “If your employment is not impacted, you will receive a notification via your Twitter email. If your employment is impacted, you will receive a notification with next steps via your personal email.” It also told employees that it will temporarily close its offices and suspend badge access in order to ensure the safety of employees as well as Twitter systems and customer data....

Earlier today at an event in New Delhi, India, Motorola launched two variants of the Moto G: the Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus. However these were not the only two handsets that the Lenovo-owned company announced today. The company also launched the Moto G Play, which was mysteriously missing from its press briefing today. The official announcement from Motorola also does not provide any details about the Moto G Play, except for stating that it will be available globally “starting later this summer....

The Panchan P2P botnet was discovered by researchers at Akamai in March and the company is now warning it could be taking advantage of collaboration between academic institutions to spread by causing previously stolen SSH authentication keys to be shared across networks. But rather than stealing intellectual property from these educational institutions, the Panchan botnet is using their Linux servers to mine cryptocurrency, according to Akamai. SEE: Don’t let your cloud cybersecurity choices leave the door open for hackers Using other people’s hardware to mine cryptocurrency might not be as lucrative as it once was due to the crypto crash currently underway but Panchan’s mining rig costs nothing for the troublemakers who use it....

Cloak and Dagger, the name of this new fault, is still only theoretical, but its danger is real and can be explored easily. It was the researchers at UC Santa Barbara and Georgia Tech who discovered this new vulnerability on Android. This allows user data to be stolen, new applications installed, and device control without user knowledge. By using the SYSTEM ALERT WINDOW (“draw on top”) and BIND ACCESSIBILITY SERVICE (“a11y”) properties, Cloak and Dagger can create an invisible layer on Android by logging all keys that are clicked on the screen and other interactions that exist....

Normally, you could expect to pay the better part of $2000 alone for the camera body, but the price is now $1698 with a free lens, saving you roughly $300. The Panasonic Lumix mirrorless camera is a lightweight model suitable for taking photos at events, while you’re traveling, or if you’re a fan of street portraiture. This model, the Panasonic Lumix S5, is equipped with a 24.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor, dual native ISO, an ISO range of 100-51200, two SD card slots, an OLED touchscreen display, and impressive 4K video recording capabilities of 7fps (96MP high-res mode)....

Those advertisers are constantly on the hunt for new ways to peddle their goods, and the data sold by platforms like Facebook help give them a clearer picture of who you are and what you’ll buy. Tap or click here to see how Facebook collects and shares your info. Oversharing doesn’t just fuel pesky ads that follow you around the internet. Hackers, stalkers and trolls can easily use the content you’ve posted against you if you don’t take steps to keep it hidden....

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s Twitter Account Hacked! The posts made using Jack Dorsey’s account seemed to be in-jokes and showed connections with hackers. The report has more than 4 million followers and is one of the most authoritative accounts on Twitter. The hackers gained access to Jack’s account and posted offensive tweets under his name, and this means that hackers also gained access to his private messages. This issue proves that Jack Dorsey couldn’t keep his own account secure on this very own platform, Twitter....

Google Chrome’s Canary build now comes with an optional flag that allows you to block audio per domain basis. Right now, this ability is limited to tabs and not websites as a whole. Once enabled, the website will be blocked from playing any kind of sound whenever you load it. The current tab-specific muting feature functions exclusively for the instance and therefore, you have to manually enable it every time you come across that site....

In mid-June of this year, both Sony and Verizon Wireless confirmed that the Xperia Z4v would be launching on the Big Red network sometime in the summer months. In fact, in July, it was confirmed that the device would be launching on August 13, bringing a Sony-branded flagship bag to Verizon after a lengthy hiatus. For those keeping track, though, the Xperia Z4v never made it to Verizon’s network, and, now well committed to the month of October, Verizon and Sony have finally announced what that means....

For full control over nearly every aspect of your smartphone’s look performance, you’ll want to turn to a custom launcher. The ay Store is packed full of options, but for your benefit we’ve paired down the list to some of the best. Your preferred choice is going to come down to what you’re looking for with a home screen replacement. Some are good at giving you that stock Android experience, which you might crave if you’re trying to replicate the experience of a xel or Nexus....

Unfortunately, many US-issued credit cards include a foreign transaction fee when you use them abroad. Typically, the fee is small (between 1-3% of your purchase), but it can quickly add up over the course of your trip. The same applies if you’re based in the U.S. but frequently buy from international retailers. The good news is that a number of the top credit cards don’t have foreign transaction fees. However, these cards can vary quite a bit in terms of annual fees, sign-up bonuses, and rewards rates, so it’s imperative to do your research before signing up....