Thursday, 28 May 2015

iOS bug lets anyone crash your iPhone with a text message



The bug – discovered by several Reddit users – means that when the message is received it instantly crashes the iPhone and causes it to reboot, as long as the recipient is not viewing their message history at the time.

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Monday, 18 May 2015

You should be using these browser extensions to keep yourself safe online



The invention of the internet made it easy to do amazing things online, like buying junk in a single click, but unfortunately that also came with consequences, like companies being able track your every move as you browse.

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Sunday, 10 May 2015

One in 20 web users infected with ad injection software



More than one in 20 web users are infected with ad injectors, a type of malware that puts unwanted adverts on web pages, according to new research from Google.

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Wednesday, 6 May 2015

How to build an iPhone projector for less than $10



It's incredibly easy to build a projector for your smartphone. All you need are a few household items and a magnifying glass. We needed a box that was at least 17 inches long for our 2X magnifying glass, so keep that in mind when selecting a box to use.

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Wednesday, 8 April 2015

What is Wi-Fi calling and will it solve my mobile phone black spot?





Mobile phone signal not quite as reliable as it should be? Getting a signal strong enough to make a call outdoors normally isn’t a problem, but indoors can be a completely different matter?



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Thursday, 2 April 2015

How to Get Wall USB Ports Without Wiring Anything





You may have seen those electrical outlets that incorporate USB ports, allowing you to charge your mobile devices without the blocky adapter. The new SnapPower Charger on Kickstarter makes this tech much simpler to install.



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How to disable Protected View in Microsoft Word





If you're routinely on the receiving end of Word documents and have a current version of Microsoft Office, you may have noticed something: Whenever you open one of these file attachments or downloads, Word opens in something called Protected View.



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