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Photo app permissions

Posted on December 18, 2018November 30, 2018 by cynmackley

Tips for controlling app permissions.

Posted in Android, Cyn's Tech Tips, Digital Photography, Smartphones, SmartphonesTagged android, camera, permission, smartphoneLeave a comment

Updates for unlocked phones

Posted on December 12, 2018November 18, 2018 by cynmackley

Do unlocked phones still get updates? We check it out.

Posted in Android, Cyn's Tech Tips, Smartphones, Smartphones, UncategorizedTagged android, samsung, smartphone, unlocked phoneLeave a comment

Ready, Set, Dial teaches kids phone basics

Posted on December 4, 2018November 9, 2018 by cynmackley

Ready, Set, Dial teaches kids phone basics for free.

Posted in App Reviews, Cyn's Tech Tips, Free Downloads, iOS, Smartphones, SmartphonesTagged apps for kids, free apps, iPhones, kids apps, ready set dial, smartphonesLeave a comment

Facebook Mobile: control log-in settings

Posted on November 29, 2018November 6, 2018 by cynmackley

An important privacy tip for your Facebook mobile app.

Posted in Android, Cyn's Tech Tips, Facebook, I've Always Wanted To Know..., iOS, Security Help, Smartphones, Smartphones, Social MediaLeave a comment

These programs want to steal your bank info

Posted on November 29, 2018November 6, 2018 by cynmackley

Did you download any of these apps? If so, your bank account could be at risk.

Posted in Android, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Smartphones, Smartphones, UncategorizedTagged android, apps, malware, security1 Comment

But seriously folks…

Posted on November 18, 2018October 29, 2018 by cynmackley

Why do people keep falling for these silly scams? I check out two new tricks that are not to be believed.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Facebook, Quick Tips, Security Help, Smartphones, Smartphones, Social Media, UncategorizedTagged celebrity scams, coupon scams, facebook scams, safety, scams, securityLeave a comment

The most important security step

Posted on November 7, 2018October 15, 2018 by cynmackley

The most important step you can take to secure your accounts. Learn how to activate 2-factor authentication.

Posted in Android, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Smartphones, Smartphones, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged android, enable authentication, google, smartphone, two-factor authentication1 Comment

Anatomy of a Facebook fraud

Posted on October 27, 2018October 10, 2018 by cynmackley

Are your friends falling for this Ellen Facebook fake? How to protect yourself.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, Facebook, Quick Tips, Security Help, Smartphones, SmartphonesTagged contest scam, cybersecurity, ellen, ellen degeneres, facebook, scam, securityLeave a comment

How do I stop pop-up ads?

Posted on October 15, 2018October 3, 2018 by cynmackley

Finding the source of pop-up ads on a smartphone.

Posted in Android, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Smartphones, SmartphonesTagged ads, android, pop-ups, smartphones1 Comment

Protect your Facebook App

Posted on October 4, 2018September 24, 2018 by cynmackley

Learn how to prevent hackers from making off with your Facebook account.

Posted in Android, Cyn's Tech Tips, Facebook, iOS, Security Help, Smartphones, Smartphones, Social Media, UncategorizedTagged facebook, security, smartphone, social mediaLeave a comment

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