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Watch out for this Android ransomware

Posted on August 28, 2019August 1, 2019 by cynmackley

Watch out for this Android ransomware. One tap and you could ruin your phone.

Posted in Android, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Smartphones, Smartphones, UncategorizedTagged android ransomware, android/filecoder.c, malware, phone ransomware, qr code scam, ransomwareLeave a comment

Support ending for some Apple devices

Posted on August 15, 2019July 18, 2019 by cynmackley

Apple is ending support for some iPhones and iPads. Learn if you're affected.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, iOS, Security Help, Smartphones, Smartphones, Tablets, UncategorizedTagged apple, ios, ios 13, ipad, ipad os, iphone, security, smartphones, tabletsLeave a comment

Big iPhone update on the way

Posted on August 14, 2019July 18, 2019 by cynmackley

There's a big iPhone update on the way. We break down all the changes coming your way.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, In The News, iOS, Smartphones, Smartphones, UncategorizedTagged apple, ios, ios 13, iphone, smartphones1 Comment

Seek

Posted on August 3, 2019September 20, 2019 by cynmackley

Seek: a great, free app that lets you easily identify plants, animals, and insects.

Posted in Android, Cyn's Tech Tips, Free Downloads, iOS, Quick Tips, Smartphones, Smartphones, UncategorizedTagged android, apps, free apps, inaturalist, iphone, seek, smartphone appsLeave a comment

Help! My phone isn’t ringing

Posted on July 9, 2019June 29, 2019 by cynmackley

Help! My phone isn't ringing. How a system update can help.

Posted in Android, Cyn's Tech Tips, Smartphones, UncategorizedTagged android, cell phones, phone calls, phones, smartphones, software updates2 Comments

Private browsing on your phone with Tor mobile

Posted on June 26, 2019May 25, 2019 by cynmackley

Enjoy ultra-private browsing on your phone with Tor browser.

Posted in Android, Cyn's Tech Tips, Free Downloads, Security Help, Smartphones, Smartphones, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged android, private browsing, smartphones, TOR, tor browser, tor mobileLeave a comment

Change Android screen lock time

Posted on May 29, 2019April 26, 2019 by cynmackley

Does your phone screen timeout too quickly? Learn how to fix it.

Posted in Android, Cyn's Tech Tips, Smartphones, Smartphones, UncategorizedTagged android, change screen timeout, display, screen lock, smartphoneLeave a comment

My iPhone screen locks too soon

Posted on May 24, 2019April 23, 2019 by cynmackley

Is your iPhone locking much too soon? Learn how fix it.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, iOS, Quick Tips, Smartphones, Smartphones, UncategorizedTagged apple, ios, iphone, phone locks too soon, screen goes dark too soon, screen lock1 Comment

Ad malware targets iPhone users

Posted on May 22, 2019April 23, 2019 by cynmackley

There's a new malware targeting your iPhone. What to look out for.

Posted in iOS, Quick Tips, Security Help, Smartphones, Smartphones, UncategorizedTagged adware, egobbler, ios, iphone, malwareLeave a comment

Can I turn off Android locations?

Posted on May 3, 2019April 2, 2019 by cynmackley

Amp up your privacy by turning off your phone's location services.

Posted in Android, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Smartphones, Smartphones, UncategorizedTagged android, google, GPS, location services, privacy, smartphone1 Comment

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