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We have probably all been to a public building where there are signs offering a free service to plug in your device at a charging location. Without thinking, we hurriedly plug in our device to the USB, by either using our…
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Category: Personal, Prevention, Technology
Tags: cell phone, cyber security, cybersecurity, data, data backup, data breach, malware, malware attack, mobile device, mobile security, Personal Cyber Protection, personal data, personal information, personal insurance, protecting your data, smart phone, USB flash drive
In today’s increasingly technological society, public Wi-Fi is found almost everywhere: airports, hotels, malls, restaurants, and coffee shops to name a few. Since it is so commonplace, most of us connect to the free Wi-Fi without thinking twice. While it…
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Category: Communication, Personal, Social Media, Technology
Tags: cyber crime, cyber criminals, cyberattack, hacker, mobile device, mobile security, online safety, protecting your data, Wi-Fi
In the last couple of years, smartwatches have taken the spotlight for becoming the latest and greatest gadget. What is a smartwatch? Smartwatches are mobile devices with a touchscreen display that are designed to look like a watch. Many companies…
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As we move further into the 21st century, technology innovations continue to improve and become more accessible, which means more and more people now own smartphones. Smartphones are more than just an expensive paper weight in your pocket; they’ve become a small…
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Did you know that using your mobile device in public places increases the risk to your personal data? Devices are easily lost or stolen, putting your device content, as well as your personal data, potentially at risk!
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Category: Central, Personal, Prevention, Technology
Tags: anti-malware, anti-virus, mobile device, mobile security, password, personal data, phone finder, SSL encryption, Wi-Fi
When your friends or parents call you, do you hesitate to pick up the phone? Do you simply let it go to voicemail and then hurry up and send them a text that says, “What’s up?” I’m totally guilty of…
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By now I believe 105 percent of the U.S. has a portable computer in their pocket that we still call a “phone,” even though no one actually talks on it anymore. What we do is tweet on Twitter, comment on Facebook,…
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Category: Accident, Auto, Central, Personal, Prevention, Social Media, Technology
Tags: cell phone, distracted driving, mobile device, phone, text message, tweet
Recently my friends and I took a girls’ trip to our alma mater. After a day of reminiscing on campus, we headed back to our hotel room. First item on our list: make a mad dash to the nearest electrical…
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Category: Central, Personal, Technology
Tags: airplane mode, Android, battery-managing app, Bluetooth, cell phone, GPS, haptic feedback, iPhone, located-based services, low battery, mobile device, push notifications, smartphone, vibrate, Wi-Fi
I just returned from a 10-day road trip from Ohio to Idaho with my family. What was unique about this trip is that it was thrown together with almost no planning. There was a death in the family and the timeframe…
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Category: Auto, Central, Personal, Social Media, Technology
Tags: ATM, Gas Buddy, Google Maps, Mobile app, mobile banking, mobile device, Redbox, road trip, smartphone, travel, Weather Bug
So you just bought the iPhone 5 and are enjoying the endless conveniences and fun that come with a smartphone. If you’re like most people, your mobile device goes where you go. And a device that goes everywhere you go is…
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Category: Central, Personal, Technology
Tags: app, auto, cell phone, Coverage C, deductible, Find My iPhone, homeowners policy, inland marine policy, iPhone, mobile device, personal property, premium, protection plan, schedule, smartphone, tablet
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