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Tesla Model 3 comes with advanced features and learning curve

December 12, 2018

By Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News Though I wasn’t sure if I’d ever buy one, I was one of the first people to fork over a refundable $1,000 deposit when […]

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Devices monitor health from your wrist or pocket

December 6, 2018

by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News For the past few weeks I’ve been testing three different devices designed — in part — to measure health and fitness. Two of them […]

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Tips for Strong, Secure Passwords & Other Authentication Tools

November 29, 2018

Before going into details about passwords, here’s some general security tips: Update your operating system and apps. Make sure your firewall is turned on. Use strong and unique passwords Uninstall programs and apps you’re not […]

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Using tech to make connections that count — an interview with author Karen Wickre

November 29, 2018

Karen Wickre, the former editorial director for Twitter who has also worked at Google and other silicon valley companies, shares her advice on how to use networking tools — tech and otherwise — to expand […]

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Generosity is good. Donation scams aren’t

November 27, 2018

You will undoubtedly get a lot of pitches via email but, before you donate, make sure they are from a legitimate charity and be very careful before clicking on any links in email or a social media post. It’s safer to type in the name of the charity directly. […]

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Be safe when shopping online

November 23, 2018

With the holiday season upon us, a lot of people will be shopping online this year. For the most part, it’s pretty safe but there are some basic precautions worth remembering. […]

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Amazon’s Voice-controlled microwave fun but not a game changer

November 22, 2018

Probably the most useful feature of the AmazonBasics microwave is that you don’t have to reset the clock if your power fails or when you’re transitioning between standard and daylight-saving time. And, you can also […]

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Podcast: Holiday Tech Gifts for Kids + Family Contract for Smartphone use

November 21, 2018

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/connectsafely/2018/11/21/holiday-tech-gifts-for-kids–whats-fun-and-appropriate.mp3 Whether it’s “Black Friday,” “Cyber Monday” or any other day during late November and December, parents and other adults are looking for holiday gifts to give to children and teens. And this year you’ll […]

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HP’s Leather Spectre Folio Laptop Is Classy And Versatile

November 20, 2018

It’s a convertible laptop made of leather. Well, not quite. There is glass and plastic in the appropriate places, but the exterior is genuine high quality leather, similar to what you’d find in auto upholstery […]

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Public Attitudes Toward Computer Algorithms

November 16, 2018

A survey from Pew Research found that a majority of Americans are opposed to the use of algorithms to make important decisions that affect people. But there are areas where people are OK with algorithms: […]

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