How to Remove the Cross-Platform Facebook Messenger Malware

You might use it to keep in touch with friends and family — perhaps a bit of after-hours banter with your co-workers. It’s not uncommon to follow your favorite bands, TV shows, or even childhood toys on Facebook, but it’s not the safest environment online. With privacy issues, stalking, controversies with censorship and so-called “hate speech” (and how such a description can be safely applied), Facebook is far from the cozy online home its owners would have you believe. And then there’s malware… Facebook malware is nothing new, but in the summer of 2017 we discovered that a new variant...

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What Amazon Hides: 5 Apps to Show Deals and Discounts to Save Money

Amazon is where we usually spend our money, so that’s where we should most look to save it. But did you know that there are plenty of deals and discounts that Amazon doesn’t easily disclose? Here’s how to find them all. This isn’t about promotional codes and coupons. Amazon has several initiatives that help the savvy shopper save some big bucks. From warehouse and open-box items to refunds for items whose price dropped after you purchased, there’s a little for everyone. 1. Paribus (Web, iOS): Did You Know Companies Owe You Money? You bought something on Amazon today. Three days...

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Windows 10 Fall Creators Update Release Date Confirmed

The next big Windows 10 update has a release date: October 17th! What does this mean, other than to set a system backup reminder on October 16th? Windows 10 Fall Creators Update Microsoft is planning another raft of updates for the world’s second most popular operating system. At the IFA Keynote in Berlin, Terry Meyerson, VP of Windows and Devices group, confirmed the initial rollout schedule. The update will finally sound the death knell for the now ancient email program, Outlook Express. On the other hand — and in a decision that received an enormous amount of backlash earlier in...

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Use Your Webcam For Home Surveillance With These Tools

Home surveillance is important even if you live in a traditionally safe neighborhood. You never know what might go wrong, and when it does, it’s so good to have video evidence. Unfortunately, dedicated home security camera systems can be expensive! One way to save a lot of money is to set up a network of webcams instead. Budget webcams are surprisingly good these days, and you can buy several for the price of one security camera. You can also set up old smartphones as webcams around the house. The hard part is managing all of those webcams. The good news?...

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6 Great Budget Amazon Phones Available Right Now

Spending $700 on a phone these days is ridiculous. You can get a good Android smartphone for less than $300 from reliable brands and sellers. And since Amazon is the preferred place to buy for most people, here are the best Amazon phones you can get for a bargain right now. As always, we recommend that you buy unlocked carrier-free phones. You’ll pay more initially, but the cost savings over the life of the phone are in the hundreds of dollars. 1. Best Overall: Moto G5 Plus ($299) Screen: 5.2 inches IPS, 1920 x 1080 pixels Processor: 2GHz octa-core Snapdragon...

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