Understanding how these scams work can help you avoid them and warn others not to fall for them either. Scammers will cold-call potential victims and attempt to convince them they are eligible for a refund. Security software likeantivirusor antimalware is commonly cited, but no two scams are quite the same. r.classen/Shutterstock.com They may attempt to convince targets that the scammer is required to return this money by law. Less complex scams may simply ask for payment details from the victim, for “depositing” money....

There are multiple ways toreboot your phone. Let’s dive in! Use this method if your phone’s buttons are working just fine. To start, press and hold the Volume Down button and the Side button on your phone. In the menu that opens, choose “Restart.” Your phone will then turn off and back on. To do that, pull down twice from the top of your phone’s screen. In the top-right corner, tap the Power icon....

Quick Links Sometimes your Linux distribution doesn’t detect your laptop’s Bluetooth hardware. Or perhaps you want to add a USB Bluetooth dongle to a desktop computer. Either way, here’s how to get Bluetooth working. This low-profile USB adapter supports Linux, as documented by several reviewers. The Bluetooth Saga Bluetoothis named after a 10th-century Danish king, Harald Bluetooth. He was known as the unifying king. By encouraging communication between the many differing factions, he consolidated the country under Christianity....

Quick Links Happy last week of September! The WD My Passport is a portable NVMe SSD with read/write speeds up to 1050 MB/s. This unit fits over your existing deadbolt using your choice of 3M adhesive tape or a drilled mount. Western Digital, Anker, Atlantic, SwitchBot, MOBI Best of all, the Smart Lock works perfectly with your existing deadbolt key. The SwitchBot Smart Lock fits over an existing deadbolt, thus giving it smart hands-free capabilities....

Amazon has a huge foot on the Wi-Fi router spacethanks to its Eero lineup. Amazon launched the Eero PoE 6 and the Eero PoE Gateway today, two newpower-over-ethernetdevices. The equipment is capable of wireless speeds of up to 1.5 gigabits per second and 160 MHz channels. Amazon And to go with those access points, you have the Eero PoE Gateway. Source:Amazon,The Verge Amazon Amazon The Eero PoE 6 might look like a regular Eero router, but it leverages power-over-ethernet (PoE), getting all its power from one single Ethernet cable....

As their name suggests, theJabra Elite 4 Activewireless earbuds are built for people who lead active lives. They come in three different colors, too, including Navy, Black, and Mint. This special offer is valid from today through Sunday, October 2, 2022. Jabra The Jabra Elite 4 Active are a pair of wireless earbuds designed for people who like to exercise, thanks to their IP57 water and sweat protection, noise cancellation technology, and long battery life....

System76has been selling laptops and desktop computers with Linux in mind for years. TheOryx Prois the company’s most powerfullaptop, and now it has been updated with even better hardware. This is a significant speed boost for those who frequently work with large files or datasets." System76 Unfortunately, the 4K screen has a glossy finish, but the 1080p option retains a matte coating. you’re able to buy the laptop with either a 15....

TheEcho Dotis one of the most popular smart speakers ever, thanks to its compact size and low price. Amazon has updated it many times over the years, and new models are on the way. Besides the improved audio quality, there are new hardware sensors that enable smarter automation. Amazon The most surprising addition is the ability to use Echo Dots asextendersfor anEero Wi-Fi internet. Amazon is also rolling out Eero extender functionality to the fourth-generation Echo on October 20....

Today, Amazon revealed the third-generation Fire TV Cube as its best streaming player to date. Most of the improvements are under the hood, though. However,that machine was discontinued earlier this year, and there’s no replacement in sight. Amazon Pre-Order Now you’re free to pre-order the new Fire TV Cube starting today for $139.99. That’s a slight price increase from the previous model, which started at $119.99. Thankfully, sales on Fire and Echo products are frequent, such asnext month’s big sale event....

and was only compatible with Microsoft 365 accounts managed by an organization. Starting today, anyone on theOffice Insider programcan try out the new Outlook on Windows. Microsoft says there’s no data loss involved in switching back and forth. Microsoft The good news is that the new Outlook is better than it was a few months ago. That means it now works with email addresses from Outlook.com, Hotmail or Windows Live....

After multiple delays, Fedora 37 was officially released on November 15, 2022. Here’s a preview of what to expect from the latest release of this uber-stable Linux distribution. Of course, the core Linux had to remain freely available. Dave McKay / How-To Geek So,CentOS Linuxwas created as a Linux distribution that was binary-compatible to RHEL minus the proprietary code. For users more interested in running a Red Hat-derived Linux distribution, the answer wasFedora Linux....

Quick Links Like many tech topics, styluses can be needlessly confusing. Things have advanced a wee bit since then. Passive Styluses: Cheap and Easy It doesn’t get much simpler than passive styluses. Microsoft There are no active components inside a passive stylus which explains the price point. A resistive stylus is merely a hard stick with a rounded end. Capacitive Styluses Capacitive styluses are, like resistive styluses, a form of passive stylus....

Dell’s gaming division,Alienware, already sells many desktops optimized for PC gaming. Today, the company unveiled the Alienware Aurora R15 desktop, featuring the latest hardware from Intel and NVIDIA. you’re free to also get a non-clear side panel. Alienware Depending on the parts you pick, it weighs as much as 34.2 pounds (15.5 kg). Alienware says the desktop has “an array of hexagonal side vents” to help with airflow. Alienware is selling the R15 in many, many, many different hardware configurations....