🚨👉 PSA: Scammers Are Using Parking Meter QR Codes to Rip You Off

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Happy Thursday! Google announced two updates for Chrome: the search behavior is changing in the mobile browser, and the downloads bar is going away in the desktop version. Also, the future of the Apple Card is still uncertain, even as the savings account feature passes a significant milestone.


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PSA: Scammers Are Using Parking Meter QR Codes to Rip You Off

Finding a parking spot can be a nightmare. So when you finally find an open parking meter, the last thing you’re thinking about is a scammer using a fake QR code to steal your financial information. But that’s precisely what’s happening in many parts of the world. Here’s how to protect yourself.

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This free eBook is a must have resource for aspiring programmers to help you get started with learning one of the worlds most popular and accessible coding languages, Python. Check out this hands-on guide that walks you through Python step by step, from writing your very first Python code in a terminal window or the VS Code app through to creating your own lists, dictionaries, and custom classes.

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Microphone Jammers Promise Better Privacy, But How Do They Work?

Microphone jammers – also known as audio jammers – do just that: they prevent mics that may be around you from recording sound. Is it powered by magic? Not quite: here’s how they work.

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You Should Be Using More Home Screen Folders

If your phone’s home screen is a cluttered mess, get organized by using home screen folders. We’ll show you how to find a place on your home screen for every important app.

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Apple Card’s Future Is Uncertain as Savings Account Deposits Pass $10 Billion

Apple and its financial partner, Goldman Sachs, recently celebrated the Apple Card surpassing $10 billion in savings account deposits after months of rumors that the two were considering severing ties. So is Apple and the world’s second-richest investment bank vibing again, or is the relationship still on shaky ground?

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How to Run Stable Diffusion Locally With a GUI on Windows

While it's possible to install Stable Diffusion locally on your PC, you'll spend a long time typing command lines. Fortunately, the Stable Diffusion community has created several GUI forks that save time AND simplify the process of generating AI art at the local level. Here's how to get started.

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Google Chrome is Ditching the Downloads Bar

Google announced that after listening to user feedback, it's retiring the tired and worn downloads bar. Come see why you probably won’t miss it.

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Google Chrome's Search is Changing on iPhone & Android

When you’re learning something new, you typically perform multiple search queries. But you may not have to do nearly as much legwork in the near future - at least on iPhone and Android. See how Google Search is evolving on mobile.

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Here's How Virtual Credit Cards Can Protect You When Shopping Online

Stressed about your debit or credit card getting compromised online? Consider using a virtual credit card instead. See how this double-whammy solution offers privacy and security.

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How to Turn On Safe Mode on Android

Is your Android device acting a bit buggy lately? Here's how to boot it into Safe Mode to see what's up.

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How to Hide Your Followers on Instagram

Prefer to keep your follower list private on Instagram? It's possible - and there's more than one way to do it. Here's how to keep those pesky snoops at bay and hide your followers on Instagram.

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Does Facebook Notify When You Screenshot?

Does Facebook notify you when someone takes a screenshot of your content? For that matter, what about screen recordings? We have the answers.

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How to Reverse Image Search With Google Images

Want to find the origin of a certain image? Here's how to make it happen in only a few clicks or taps, courtesy of Google Images.

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Boox Tab Mini C Review: Color E-Reader For Kindle Owners Wanting More

Not content with reading on the black E-Ink display of a Kindle, but don’t necessarily want to read on a bright iPad Mini? The colorful E-Ink display of the Boox Tab Mini C may just be the happy medium you're looking for. But is the price right?

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