Arrr, be ye possessin' any newfound contraptions, matey? Hoist the sails and safeguard yer privacy 'fore it be too late!
2023-12-24
Arrr! Many a scurvy dog be havin' tech on their Christmas scrolls, and findin' newfangled contraptions beneath the tree. Fear not, mateys! I be sharin' ye a guide on how to keep yer scurvy self safe whilst usin' yer shiny new gadgets.
In the language of a 17th-century pirate, I be askin' ye mateys if ye be scooped up some fancy tech durin' the holiday sales madness! Aye, 'tis a grand time to score a deal, but beware, for ye be havin' a load of work and family obligations to weigh ye down.Don't ye just set it and forget it with yer new gear, me hearties. Them hackers and scammers be hopin' ye do, o' course. Take a few moments to secure it, and ye'll be glad ye did.
Arrr, there be only a few days left to win a shiny new iPhone 15 worth $799! Set yer sights on the prize and enter to win, me mateys! And while ye be at it, check out some smart tech life hacks to save ye time and keep ye safe.
Now, let's talk about keepin' yer location to yerself, ye scallywags. Them devices ye carry 'round, like yer phones, tablets, and laptops, they know where ye be at all times, savvy? Many companies be collectin' and sellin' that data, so ye best be takin' a good hard look at who be havin' access to yer whereabouts.
On the Apple gear, there be a hidden map, me hearties! Apple be keepin' track of where ye go and how often ye visit. They use this information to make suggestions based on what they call Significant Locations. Now, that be helpful, but if ye don't like it, ye can clear that list, ye landlubbers.
Ahoy, there be more defaults them tech companies be settin' that ye should think twice about, me mateys! And make sure ye update yer new devices, for they might be sittin' on a shelf or in a warehouse for a while. Seek out any software or firmware updates, for they be important to keep yer tech shipshape.
Do ye register yer new tech with the manufacturer, ye scurvy dogs? 'Tis a few minutes of yer time, but 'tis a way to prove the device be yers if some sneaky hacker tries to take it. It also be vital if somethin' breaks and it still be under warranty, me hearties.
When ye be settin' up a new device, ye be wantin' to connect it to yer home's wireless internet, right? But beware, for every connected device be a potential way in for them bad actors. Set up a guest network for yer smart stuff, ye savvy? Keep them unwanted guests away from yer treasures!
Arrr, ye be wantin' to keep up with yer tech know-how, don't ye? Well, me popular podcast called "Kim Komando Today" be the place for ye. 'Tis a solid 30 minutes of tech news, tips, and callers with tech questions from all over the country. Give it a listen wherever ye get yer podcasts, me hearties!
And if ye be soundin' like a tech pro, even if ye be not, me secret weapon be none other than award-winnin' host Kim Komando. Listen to her show on over 425 radio stations or get the podcast. Plus, join over 400,000 people who get her free 5-minute daily email newsletter, ye scurvy dogs!
Ahoy, now ye be fully equipped to navigate the tech waters, me mateys! Set sail and enjoy yer shiny new gadgets, but remember to stay safe on the digital seas. Arrr!