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Most people answer their phone without giving it much thought. If a number looks local or at least familiar, it feels safe enough to pick up. That simple habit is exactly what many scammers count on. Over the last few years, scam phone numbers have become harder to spot, especially when they use area codes...

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As our technologies have progressed, so have our communication skills. In the fast-paced, constantly changing, tech-driven world and the culture of being “always on,” younger generations who are perpetually connected are ironically losing the art of effective communication. According to a recent survey conducted by the University of Stavanger, Norway, approximately 40% of Gen Z...

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Most iPhone users know basic features like activating Low Power Mode when the battery dips below 20%, switching to Dark Mode at night, or quickly snapping photos by pressing the volume button. These popular tips spread and become routine. Yet beyond these well-known tricks, Apple offers numerous lesser-known features embedded in Settings, Photos, and other...

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Most drivers have probably noticed a button on their vehicle’s dashboard that features a car icon with a sideways U-shaped arrow inside. While it’s been a common feature in vehicles’ air conditioning systems since the 1940’s, many may still be using it incorrectly, if at all. This air recirculation button controls a critical function in...

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Without you even realizing it, your iPhone is draining your battery, leaking your data, and stealing your attention. Even though Apple’s advertising slogan is “Privacy. That’s Apple,” privacy researchers from Aalto University have issued a warning, stating Apple’s privacy protocol is not as safe as they advertise. Back in 2024, the researchers from the university...

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For a long time, the internet made a simple promise. You either paid with money or paid with attention. Recently, that promise has become less clear. Subscription prices continue to rise, ads now appear in unexpected places, and users are starting to ask tougher questions. Is ad-free content still worth paying for, or is it...

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There is a growing trend amongst Gen Z’ers who are essentially “ditching modernity” and “returning to tradition” with technology. People in their teens and early 20’s are turning towards older tech to seemingly return to a simpler time. Amazon UK told the BBC that they recorded a surge in popularity for retro-themed products during their...