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What Is Spear Phishing And How To Protect Yourself From It

That is just one of the many examples of phishing attempts that hackers and other cybercriminals carry out when trying to obtain personally identifiable or sensitive information from unsuspecting people. Phishing attacks are common, but there’s a more targeted type known as Spear Phishing. We’re going to explain what is, how it operates, and how you can prevent such an attack. What Is Spear Phishing Generally, phishing comes in various forms, including spoofed social media messages or scam emails, and so on, with a link to a bogus website laced with malicious code and several threats....

December 26, 2022 · 5 min · 876 words · Tamara Doherty

10 Best Ways To Fix Google Sheets Not Printing Error

You can still send or share the document with others via Google Drive and email. We will help you fix the Google Sheets not printing error quickly. The solutions are easy to follow and aren’t very technical. Let’s begin. 1. Check Cables or Wi-Fi Check the cables to make sure that the computer and printer are connected properly. Check the Wi-Fi network in case of a Cloud Print setup. Make sure the computer and printer are on the same network, and you have a strong signal....

December 26, 2022 · 4 min · 852 words · Mark Shrader

11 Best Doom Eternal Wallpapers In 4K And Hd For Pc And Mobile

So, if you are excited by the glorious, dramatic, and adrenaline rushing action of slaying all demons, here’s what you should do. First, you should buy Doom Eternal for PC, PS4 or Xbox. Secondly, you should get a high-resolution wallpaper of Doom Eternal and use it as the background of your phone and PC. If I know you well, you must have already done the first part. For the wallpapers, rush right ahead....

December 26, 2022 · 5 min · 876 words · Derek Rogers

15 Things To Know About Amazon Echo Calling And Messaging Feature

So what is Echo calling and messaging and how does it work? Let’s dive deep into the world of Alexa communication services to understand it better. 1. Compatible Devices 2. How Does It Work Echo communication services take advantage of the internet for calls and messages. They do not consume your phone’s calling or messaging credits (unless you send an SMS). However, data charges will apply depending on your plan for Wi-Fi or mobile data....

December 26, 2022 · 7 min · 1295 words · Lori Lopez

2 Firefox Extensions To Enhance Your Reading Experience

If you are looking for ways of dealing with your web browser clutter, look no further. Wired-Marker and ColorfulTabs are two effective extensions for Firefox which will assist you in organizing your online reading. 1. ColorfulTabs ColorfulTabs provides users with a dead simple approach to organizing open tabs in Firefox. By giving each tab a corresponding color, users can differentiate between tabs quickly and easily. Each tab that is open is given a different color....

December 26, 2022 · 3 min · 636 words · Michael Jones

2 Ways To Record Whatsapp And Facebook Video Calls On Android

But this video calling feature of WhatsApp and Facebook isn’t just restricted to casual calls. It can even be used for quick KT (knowledge transfer) sessions if you can’t access a system or phone with Skype. And in situations such as this, there’s another tool that might come in handy. A recording of the KT session, just so if you want to reference it at a later point in time....

December 26, 2022 · 3 min · 505 words · Anna Brown

21 Useful Bookmarklets For Better Browsing

In this post we are going to list out 21 such bookmarklets that could prove immensely useful depending on the kind of work you do. Note: All the links in this article are direct bookmarklet links and you just need to drag these links to your bookmarks toolbar in the browser to start using them. However, certain bookmarklets might not be compatible with particular browsers so we’ve also given the source page for each so that you may directly install it from their official page if you face an issue installing it directly from here....

December 26, 2022 · 4 min · 740 words · Steven Hess

3 Best Chrome Extensions To Browse On The Web Faster

So, let’s have a look at them. better Browser – Remove Pagination from Google Search Do you think it’s annoying to click next on Google to go to the next page? You can simplify this process using better Browser. It turns the Pagination of Google search into a scrolling page. So, all the pages can be accessed by just scrolling. The next page starts loading as you starting scrolling through the current page....

December 26, 2022 · 4 min · 647 words · Nicole White

3 Best Ways To Send Large Files With Gmail

You can also move to Telegram or other IM (Instant Messaging) to send large files up to 2 GB. However, some of your clients may not prefer to be reached on a messaging app. You should stick to an email client and send large files without issue. Luckily, there are ways to share large files with Gmail. 1. Google Drive All personal Google accounts get 15 GB of free storage....

December 26, 2022 · 4 min · 786 words · Joseph Pollock

3 Brilliant Camera And Touch Id Tips For Iphone 5S Users

So if you own an iPhone 5S, read on for a few neat tips that will make using your phone much more pleasant. 1. Save Only Your Favorite Photos From Burst Mode One of the neat features that arrived with iOS7 was Burst Mode, which is the ability to take several photos in a short span of time. This is ideal for capturing fast-moving actions. However, this feature, while neat, can also fill up your iPhone’s memory space in no time with countless similar-looking photos....

December 26, 2022 · 3 min · 572 words · Katherine Chapell

3 Fastest Ways To Add Movies Or Videos To Ipad

With the beautiful Retina display on the new iPad Air and iPad Mini, watching HD movies on your iPad is an amazing experience. But most of the HD movies we have are either in MP4 or MKV format. These formats are not supported by Apple natively. You can of course convert your movies but then it looses its quality. Fear not though, in this article we discuss the fastest ways to add movies and videos to the iPad (and iPhone), from your PC ....

December 26, 2022 · 4 min · 763 words · Layne Martin

3 Iphone Apps To Monitor Your Daily Medication

Let’s take a look at some of the top iPhone apps for managing your medicine. They can act as a virtual pillbox, provide great insight into generic discounts and even knowledge on potentially harmful drug interactions. Your health and well-being are worth it. 1. Blink Health Blink is a fantastic alternative to paying for your medications through insurance. The app works at over 60,000 pharmacies across the United States and finds generic discounts on prescriptions....

December 26, 2022 · 3 min · 463 words · Elijah Mackin

3 Things I Wish Bluetooth 5 0 Will Include

Bluetooth 5.0 is due for open release at the end of 2016 but more likely in 2017. The Bluetooth Special Interest Group has already promised a few improvements to speed and range, but I have a wish list of my own. Take Note from Apple AirPods Bluetooth 5.0 seriously needs to improve pairing and connectivity. The standard has been around for years and you’d think by now it would be a simple, effortless process to pair Bluetooth devices but it’s still a royal pain....

December 26, 2022 · 3 min · 523 words · Despina Reifsnyder

4 Best Android File Transfer Alternatives For Mac

Apart from bearing the Android File Transfer’s uninspiring interface, it caps the file transfer limits to 4GB. God forbid if you are trying to transfer data directly to a microSD card. To top it all, one often struggles with just the basic MTP (Mobile Transfer Protocol) connectivity with several devices. Indeed, Mac users miss out on the Plug and Play experience of Android on Windows. So it’s high time you put an end to it and check out this list of the best Android File Transfer alternative apps for Mac....

December 26, 2022 · 5 min · 938 words · Irma Ward

4 Best Thunderbolt 4 Docks For Macbook Pro

These Thunderbolt 4 docks for MacBook Pro are fast and give you faster speed when compared to regular USB-C docks. This feature is of great help, especially if you are a professional who deals with regular file transfers. On top of that, this small port can not only handle speed but can also handle power and video signals. So, if you want to upgrade your docking station, here are the best Thunderbolt 4 docks for MacBook Pro....

December 26, 2022 · 5 min · 877 words · Jimmie Orchard

4 Best Ways To Manage Subtitle Settings On Amazon Fire Tv Stick

Before moving ahead, we recommend checking whether you are using the latest version of Fire OS on your Fire TV Stick. Here’s how to check that on your Fire TV Stick. Step 1: On your Fire TV home screen, select the Settings icon in the right corner. Step 2: Select My Fire TV from the options. Step 3: Select About from the list of options under My Fire TV....

December 26, 2022 · 3 min · 625 words · Joyce Blanchard

4 Brilliant Iphoto Tips To Find Important Photos Quickly

The downside to this, though, is that you end up with a huge collection of photos, and if you don’t know how to organize them, soon enough browsing through your pics on iPhoto becomes a messy endeavor. That’s why here we offer some advice on how to keep all your photos in iPhoto organized in the best way possible. Let’s get started with the tips. 1. Flag Your Photos This is by far the easiest way to filter out important photos....

December 26, 2022 · 3 min · 465 words · Tiffany Holman

4 Questions You Didn T Know You Could Ask Siri On Apple Tv

Like on iPhone and iPad, Siri for Apple TV is capable of answering many different questions. It may not have as much of the sass built in or even as many of the features, but a few questions you may not know about could help you out with your viewing experience or even just your day in general. 1. “What did they say?” Are you ever watching television and and socializing at the same time?...

December 26, 2022 · 3 min · 502 words · Lula Ramirez

5 Best Android Launchers With Battery Saver Features

Most launchers don’t cause severe battery drain unless you are using one that comes with live themes or graphics. Features like these can be resource-intensive. So keep that in mind while picking up a launcher for your phone. Let’s begin. Battery Saver Feature in Android Phones Every Android smartphone comes with a battery monitor and saving feature. The UI and certain elements may vary depending on the make and model of your smartphone....

December 26, 2022 · 4 min · 822 words · Kevin Crawford

5 Best Fonts Apps For Android Smartphone Users

Several smartphone manufacturers like Samsung and HTC offer a built-in library of fonts that the users can try out. You will find it under Settings > Display. For those don’t like what these phones have to offer or don’t have fonts installed, there is a selection of fonts apps to choose from on the Play Store. All fonts apps listed below are free and ad-supported. Of course, you can always opt for the in-app purchase option that lets you remove the ads....

December 26, 2022 · 4 min · 797 words · Charles Komsthoeft