Calls

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digitpatrox1 day ago
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How to screen calls on an iPhone

Life’s busy enough without wasting time on calls that are trying to scam you or sell to you. Unfortunately, stats from Hiya show that 28 percent of the calls you get are going to be suspected spam or fraud. On an iPhone, you don’t have the option to have an AI assistant answer calls for you, as you can on…
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digitpatrox2 days ago
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How to screen calls on an Android phone

I’m guessing I’m not alone in getting more scam and spam calls than ever before. As a result, Google and the other Android phone makers have gradually added a range of built-in features to detect and deal with unwanted callers. These include having suspicious numbers flagged before you answer, being able to block nuisance callers, and even getting AI to…
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digitpatrox5 days ago
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Infosys co-founder repeats calls for a 70-hour work week

Forget a four-day working week, Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy has again called for young Indian workers to spend 70 hours a week at work. The debate in India happens at a time of upheaval in the global workforce, particularly around hybrid working and some companies impose return to office (RTO) mandates in the wake of the COVID pandemic. At the…
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digitpatrox3 weeks ago
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FTC changes its telemarketing rules to cover growing ‘tech support scam’ calls

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized amendments to its Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR), making it easier to protect consumers who are tricked into paying scam tech support companies. The FTC could already go after these fraudster companies if they initiated calls to people — now, they can do the same thing if people call the scammers too. Fake tech…
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digitpatrox4 weeks ago
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The Rise of Fake Amazon Calls Using AI Voices

Key Takeaways Amazon won’t ever ask for personal info on the phone, nor will they pressure you into making quick decisions. Be aware of red flags like suspicious email addresses and phone numbers. Always verify directly with Amazon through official channels and report any suspicious calls, texts, or emails. AI-generated voices now sound so real that it’s hard to tell…
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digitpatrox4 weeks ago
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Google faces scrutiny as DuckDuckGo calls for fresh EU probes into compliance – Computerworld

“The potential gaps in Google’s compliance with the DMA underscore the need for vigilant regulatory oversight,” said Prabhu Ram, VP of the industry research group at Cybermedia Research. “If substantiated, these allegations could significantly impact competition dynamics in Europe.” Sanchit Vir Gogia, chief analyst and CEO at Greyhound Research, added that it’s important to note that DMA is wide-ranging, complex, and open…
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digitpatroxNovember 12, 2024
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Signal’s Group Calls Just Got Better

Signal, an open-source messaging app known for its focus on privacy, has made a great improvement to its group calls. You can finally make a group call with a simple share link. Previously, when a Signal user tried a group call on Signal, creating a group chat was required first. However, with call links, users can now share a unique…
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digitpatroxNovember 12, 2024
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How to make and receive calls on Windows 11, 10

To make and receive calls on Windows 11 (or 10), install and configure the “Phone Link” app on your computer and the “Link to Windows” app on your phone. Then, click on “Get started” from the “Calls” tab on the Phone Link app, connect your phone to your computer through Bluetooth, and start making and receiving calls. On Windows 11 (and 10),…
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digitpatroxNovember 11, 2024
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Signal calls now work a lot more like Meet and Zoom

Previously, you could only initiate a call from a Signal group chat, so this new feature should make it much easier to hop on the phone with a friend or co-worker by sending them a link inside or outside of Signal. You can also re-use call links, which could be handy for recurring work meetings or a weekly chat you…
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digitpatroxNovember 8, 2024
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Fix Dropped Calls in Two Minutes or Less With These Tweaks

I can’t stand dropped calls. I bet you feel the same way. Here’s the good news is — it’s usually pretty easy to fix dropped calls. This post walks you through every potential fix I know. I’ve used most of these fixes myself — and they work. Sometimes you have to try a few different methods to find the one…
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