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How to set up your emergency Medical ID with iOS 8’s new Health app

The Medical ID feature is built in to the new Health application found in iOS 8 for iPhone. Users can configure it by launching Health, tapping the Medical ID menu in the bottom right, and then choosing “Create Medical ID.” … Continue reading

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Athena: a Tiny, Wearable Device That Could Help Prevent Sexual Assault

With depressing statistics revealing sexual assault to occur every 107 seconds in the United States, it’s not unusual to carry some form of protection at all times — whether it’s pepper spray, a stun gun or a cute, cat-shaped keychain … Continue reading

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Turn Old Shirts into a DIY Dog Toy

Sometimes it feels like you spend tons of money on toys that your pup destroys in just a few days. Instead, use some old cotton shirts to make a fun braid toy for free. Your dog will have just as … Continue reading

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9 Facts About Computer Security That Experts Wish You Knew

Every day, you hear about security flaws, viruses, and evil hacker gangs that could leave you destitute — or, worse, bring your country to its knees. But what’s the truth about these digital dangers? We asked computer security experts to … Continue reading

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How To Enable GodMode In Windows 10 | Redmond Pie

If you’re a hardcore Windows fan who likes to keep up with all of the features and functionality of Microsoft’s OS, especially those intricacies that the company has chosen not to tell you about, then the chances are that you … Continue reading

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iOS 9 Wi-Fi Assist feature: Automatically switch to cellular data | BGR

Here’s an annoying issue that iPhone users are all too familiar with: You’re surfing the web on a Wi-Fi connection that your device automatically hopped on – at home, in a public place, or at work – and all of a … Continue reading

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Windows 10 has a $15 DVD player app that you shouldn’t buy

Microsoft may have inadvertently made a good case for embracing movie downloads and streams. The company has released an official DVD Player app that lets you play old-school disc-based movies in Windows 10. Sounds convenient, right? It is, but there’s … Continue reading

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Getting error code -54 in iTunes on Windows 10? Here’s your fix | iMore

If you are having trouble syncing your iPhone, iPod, or iPad after the Windows 10 update, don’t worry. With just a few clicks you will be back up and running, and able to sync your device with your computer again. … Continue reading

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Don’t Fall For This Windows 10 Email Scam

Windows 10 is good, sure, but don’t be in such a rush to upgrade that you get suckered in by this (fairly obvious) email scam.   As spotted by Cisco, some scammers are taking advantage of the reservation system for … Continue reading

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Google Drive syncs files directly from Windows Office apps

Google already added tools that help Drive play nice with Office files, and now it’s offering easy access from inside Microsoft’s apps. With a new plug-in, you can open files for Word, Excel and PowerPoint from Drive. When the time … Continue reading

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