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5 Password Mistakes to Avoid & A System That Works
Managing passwords shouldn't feel like a part-time job or a memory test. When you find yourself frustrated by Incorrect Password screens, know there is an easy and secure solution. A couple of tweaks to how you choose your passwords can turn tech frustration into a simple fix. Here are five common mistakes to avoid, and how to fix them so you can spend less time hunting through notebooks and more time enjoying your devices. 1. The Sticky Note Method While it feels safe to hav
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App Radar: Medication Management Apps
Do Medication Management apps work? Yes, but not for everyone. Some people believe they will love having their medication details in an app only to find that they never really use it. Others download one of these apps reluctantly, and only because a loved one or provider suggested it, and find that they love it. And then of the people who do like using apps to track and manage their medication, they prefer different apps for a variety of reasons. Keeping track of which pill
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How to Find Apps You Can Trust
There are so, so many apps out there. More than 1.5 million on Apple’s App Store, and over 3 million on Google’s Play Store, with thousands of updates and new releases each month. If you’ve ever tried to explore apps, and then find yourself wishing you were doing anything else, you are not alone. It can feel like entering a funhouse mirror room, where you start to question your decision to even start. Always, Always Start With the Official App Store Whether you have an iPhone
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Your Devices Love Naps, Too
There you are, peacefully checking the weather or reading the news, when your computer starts going slow, or your mouse seems possessed. Maybe your printer has forgotten how to print, or your Wi-Fi is not connecting as it should. It is incredibly frustrating when you are trying to get things done and your technology refuses to cooperate. You have likely already tried hitting the power button or clicking around to fix it, and have summoned all of the patience you have to get t
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Spotting Scams in Email and Online
There you are, peacefully checking the weather or reading the news when a bright red box suddenly takes over your screen. It flashes, maybe it beeps, and it tells you that a virus is erasing your computer right now. These panic tactics have evolved from simple emails to sophisticated psychological traps. They aren't trying to outsmart your computer; they are trying to get you to click by making you feel rushed. The good news is that awareness and a little training makes an en
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