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Easily decipher dashboard lights, laundry symbols with this hack I’ve been driving for nearly two decades, however, there are some symbols on my dashboard and console that I don’t have the faintest idea what they represent—including, but definitely not limited to, the many options for headlights!   I could find the owner’s manual and look for

11 smart tips to make your tech life easier I’m using the new Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max with iOS 18.1. For some reason, Siri responds about 60% of the time when I ask it to call or text someone. Yes, this garbage even happens to me and I’ve been helping folks with their tech

Prepare for Hurricane Milton: with these tech tips for natural disasters As many millions in Florida are bracing for Hurricane Milton – expected to be a “deadly and catastrophic” Category 5 storm by the time it makes landfall tonight, cautions Florida officials − it’s a good reminder to prepare for any natural disasters that may

MoneyGram announces hack: Customer data such as Social Security numbers, bank accounts impacted Financial service MoneyGram announced a hack and cybersecurity issue that has impacted the company, resulting in an investigation. "On September 27, 2024, we determined that an unauthorized third party accessed and acquired personal information of certain consumers between September 20 and 22

Apple's insider leaks reveal the potential for a new AI fix Data leaks happen all the time − literally. There’s an average of one every 39 seconds.  You hear about the big ones: a breach at a background check company leaked some 2.9 billion records recently, including Social Security numbers and other personal data of

Smartwatch shootout: New Apple Series 10, Pixel 3 and Samsung Galaxy 7 jockey for position With this year’s smartwatches, thin is in − and big is huge. Unlike in previous years, the latest Apple Watch, Google Pixel Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch models all sport new looks − in their own way. There are even

TikTok sued by 13 states and DC, accused of harming younger users TikTok faces new lawsuits filed by 13 U.S. states and the District of Columbia on Tuesday, accusing the popular social media platform of harming and failing to protect young people. The lawsuits filed separately in New York, California, the District of Columbia and 11

5 must-know tips for getting a text, call through after a big storm: video tutorial Communicating with loved ones or reaching 911 is crucial during an emergency. In situations where phone lines are down, iPhone 14 and later can connect to satellites to help contact emergency services and loved ones. But even when phone lines are

As schools ban mobile phones, parents seek a 'safe' option for kids Parents want a way to keep in touch with kids during the school day, especially in case of an emergency. Schools across the country are banning cell phones from classrooms. Now that the new school year is well underway, how’s it all working

Do you really want an AI gadget? (This story has been updated to correct a typo.) Millions of Americans have unlocked the capabilities of “generative AI” over the past two years – beginning with OpenAI’s ChatGPT − and quickly followed by Google Gemini (formerly Bard), Microsoft’s CoPilot, Meta AI, and several others.  “Gen AI” tools

Verizon says issue has been resolved after thousands reported outage Monday morning Thousands of Verizon Wireless customers reported outages Monday morning, according to DownDetector, a website that tracks communications outages, in an issue Verizon says has since been fixed. At 8:39 a.m. ET Monday, over 7,000 Verizon customers were reporting outages, with about 87% of

How to use iPhone emergency SOS satellite messaging feature to reach 911: Video tutorial Being in an emergency without a way to contact your family or 911 is a scary thought. Big weather events can wipe out homes, phone lines and powerlines, making the usual cellular or Wi-Fi networks impossible to use. However, if you have