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Common Apple Pay Scams and How to Avoid Them
Apple has hundreds of millions of customers worldwide. Nearly 75% of them use Apple Pay. Apple Pay is Apple’s digital payment service. It’s an extremely popular service, and it’s easy to understand why. You can send money to any individual or merchant using Apple Pay, and the payments are close to instantaneous. On top of that, Apple Pay is more…
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I Used AI Chatbots for a Week to Answer Common Questions—Here’s What Happened
Summary AI chatbots provide precise and focused answers within seconds, making them often faster than traditional search engines like Google. AI can find extremely specific information that search engines may overlook. While useful for routine questions, AI chatbots are inherently unreliable and should never be trusted for critical advice on medical, legal, financial, and other important matters. When AI chatbots…
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6 Common Audio Myths, Debunked
The online audio sphere is plagued by myths. Most are fairly harmless, but it’s nevertheless valuable to get the facts. Here are some of the most pervasive audio myths, and the truth behind them. 1 Myth: You Need to Burn in Your Headphones Tyler Hayes / How-To Geek Headphone “burn-in” is a widespread and long-standing myth among audiophiles. It refers…
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Common Venmo scams and how to avoid them
Lost money to a Venmo scammer? You’re not alone. In 2023, Americans lost over $5.8 billion to digital payment fraud, with peer-to-peer apps like Venmo becoming prime targets for scammers. These criminals are getting craftier, but you can outsmart them by learning their tactics. Think of this guide as your personal fraud prevention toolkit. We’ll walk through the most common…
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Spot 5 Common Crypto Scams Before It’s Too Late
Quick Links Cryptocurrency Phishing Scams Fraudulent Crypto Platforms I remember the excitement of seeing my very first Bitcoin ATM in our local mall. Cryptocurrency was taking off, particularly Bitcoin and Ethereum. But with that rise, so have crypto scams—and no one is immune. Cryptocurrency Phishing Scams Americans lost $5.6 billion last year in crypto fraud scams, the FBI said in…
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4 Common DisplayPort Problems, and How to Fix Them
DisplayPort is a great option for connecting your monitor and display adapter. But although they are often reliable and stable, DisplayPort connections can sometimes fail in unexpected ways. Thankfully, most DisplayPort problems are relatively easy to avoid or fix. Here are four common DisplayPort problems, along with advice for diagnosing and solving them. Display Adapter Link Failure The first clue…
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How to Avoid Common Car Seat Installation Mistakes
Don’t use nonapproved covers and cushions. Do: Use only covers and cushions that have been approved by the car seat manufacturer for use with that seat. These items have been crash-tested with your seat to meet compliance standards. As a rule, don’t place additional padding between the seat and your child or between your child and the harness straps. The NHTSA study…
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The 10 Most Common Excel Charts and What They’re Used For
There are 17 different types of charts in Excel, so it can sometimes be difficult to choose which one to use. In this article, we’ll look at 10 of the most useful for your everyday data, and how to use them. To create a chart, select your data, open the “Insert” tab, and click the icon in the corner of…
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Dublin, Beijing, and Northern Virginia all have one thing in common – sprawling hyperscale data center infrastructure
Dublin is now the world’s third-biggest location for hyperscale data centers, according to new research, ranked only behind Northern Virginia and the Greater Beijing area. Data from Synergy Research Group shows a highly-centralized market, with just 20 state or metro markets accounting for 62% of the world’s current hyperscale data center capacity. Northern Virginia and the Greater Beijing area make…
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7 common dehumidifier mistakes you could be making — and how to avoid them
A dehumidifier can become the perfect companion in your home for keeping the moisture and damp out, and the mold and mildew away. While buying one of the best dehumidifiers is a great start, making sure you know how to use it correctly is key. Following the instructions in the owner’s manual is essential to using it in the right…
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