There are a few easy ways that you can turn off or turn down the volume on digital assistants such as Siri, Alexa and Google’s Assistant. When it comes to Siri, all you have to do is go to settings, then accessibility, then Siri and click when silent mode is off. In order to […]
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Pindrop delivers improved audio intelligence to combat voice fraud
One of the major concerns with fraud today and in the future is deepfakes. At the RSA Conference, voice tech company Pindrop launched new features that improve voice analysis. These features can predict the age range of a caller and monitor fraudulent efforts to pass voice verification. A VP from the company explained that […]
Rooftop Solar Panels Won’t Get Enough Sun if You Don’t Put Them at the Right Angle – CNET
One of the most important things that you can do if you have invested in solar panels is to make sure that you are putting them at the right angle. The maximum amount of sun your panels can get depends on the angle and direction of each panel and the more sun they get, […]
Right to repair in New York is about to become much easier
New Yok has passed their first ever right to repair bill and it’s the first one to be passed in the United States as well. This bill will allow customers to fix their devices without having to spend a ridiculous amount of money to do so. The bill is called the Digital Fair Repair […]
How to move Windows 10 to an SSD
Moving Windows 10 to an SSD is a great way to improve the speed of the operating system. In order to do this you will need an SSD, a desktop PC or laptop and some migration software. One of the best software programs to use for this transfer is Macrium Reflect Free as it […]
Yes, You Can Legally Buy Unclaimed Mail. We’ll Explain How – CNET
Mail that remains unclaimed can be auctioned off or bought at local swap meets. If you’re interested in finding auctions for unclaimed packages from the US Postal Service or Amazon, there are websites you can check out, such as Liquidation or GovDeals. If you’re looking to buy undelivered packages from Amazon or the US […]
Essential privacy fix: Remove yourself from creepy people search sites
People search sites advertise their ability to find your friends and relatives, but they also allow others to find you. The sites have a range of personal information, not just name and address, but also family members, property records, employment info, and more. These sites are lightly regulated and often scammy. Never pay for […]
Don’t redeem Microsoft Rewards points right now: you may get banned
There is an issue going on with Microsoft Customers right now as redeeming points from their Rewards program can result in a ban of their account. There is a technical issues that is going on with the platform that is suspending users when they try to redeem their points. If you are an unlucky […]
Is it time to swap your password for a QR code?
It is an interesting time in the technological world and the question has been asked, whether or not it’s time to switch out your password and use a QR code instead. There are a bunch of advantages to using a QR code because you simply don’t have to worry about remembering your password. The […]
Can You Plug a Surge Protector Into a Surge Protector?
While it might not be the safest thing possible, you technically can plug a surge protector into another surge protector. This is somewhat dangerous though because this increases the chance that you will overload the strip that is directly connected to the wall outlet. While many power strips offer surge protection, there are still […]