Your Weather App Is Spying on You, Here's What to Do

April 8, 2023

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The “Wilhelm Scream” is a stock sound effect of a man’s scream which has been used in hundreds of movies, television shows, cartoons, and video games. It was originally recorded in 1951 for the film Distant Drums.

You look at your weather app to check for rain and scan the radar, not to be on somebody’s radar. But millions of people use weather apps that track them and violate their privacy. Here’s why it matters and what to do about it. Read More »

This project-based course has been designed by a team of expert authors to get you up and running with Python. You’ll work though engaging projects that’ll enable you to leverage your newfound Python skills efficiently in technical jobs, personal projects, and job interviews. The book will help you gain an edge in data science, web development, and software development, preparing you to tackle real-world challenges in Python and pursue advanced topics on your own. Download your copy today to get started.

Wi-Fi calling allows your Android phone to use the best connection in your house for phone calls and text messages. You’ll get higher-quality audio, and it’s perfect if you live in a dead zone. Let’s turn on Wi-Fi calling. Read More »

It can be tough transporting your videos and music to every device you use. How do you know your Mac, Xbox, and Windows PC can read your files? Read on to find your perfect USB drive solution. Read More »

Amazon’s sale on many of its products is still live, and that means it’s a perfect time to pick up one of our favorite smart speakers—the Echo Dot with Clock. For just $40, you get a fantastic smart speaker that tells the time, watches the temperature, and blends into any decor.

If you need more convincing, check out our Echo Dot with Clock review!

A good smart speaker does more than pump out impressive tunes; it often serves as the centerpiece for a connected smart home.  Here are the seven smart speakers for every budget, ecosystem, and audiophile. Read More »

Apple has been gradually infusing the iPhone Photos app with awesome, powerful features. It’s really much more than the basic default gallery app of old. There are a lot of features you may not know about—we’ll share some of the best. Read More »

Your Android phone, iPhone, or iPad home screen isn’t just for apps. Whatever device you’re using, you can add a website shortcut to the home screen for easy access. In some cases, you can even make the website work like an app. Read More »

Rivals Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya get a championship rematch at UFC 287, broadcast from Miami’s Kaseya Center on April 8, 2023, at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT. Here’s how and where to stream it live. Read More »

You can use your Mac’s various startup modes to help fix problems with your Mac, run diagnostic tools, or reinstall macOS from scratch. How you access these modes depends on whether you have an Apple Silicon or Intel-based Mac. Read More »

Microsoft PowerToys is an open-source project that adds new utilities and settings to Windows 10 and 11. The latest release has a helpful new tool: a preview tool for registry files. Read More »

Modern web browsers are complicated, which opens them up to more potential security problems. Apple has now released updates to patch a flaw in Safari that allowed web pages to execute code on the device. Read More »

Smart home devices usually offload as much processing power to external servers as possible, which means they often become paperweights when the servers go away. Google has now announced two of its older security systems will shut down in 2024, along with some connected services. Read More »

A powerful desktop PC or laptop often has to trade high performance for noisy cooling and bulky size. If you can’t stand how loud your computer is, don’t have room for it in your office, or want to switch to the living room TV without moving it, these tools will let you use your PC from any room. Read More »

One of the big selling points of Plex Pass is offline streaming. Like Netflix or Hulu, Plex allows you to download movies, shows, or music directly to a mobile device—a killer feature for plane rides, road trips, or camping trips. But Plex’s offline downloads feature is kinda broken. Read More »