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AT & T to block spam – for a price

Posted on August 9, 2019July 17, 2019 by cynmackley

AT & T has new ways to block scam and spam calls. Learn which services are free and which will cost you.

Posted in Android, Cyn's Tech Tips, In The News, iOS, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged AT&T, call blocking, call protect, phones, security, smartphone, spam blockingLeave 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

Do I have to answer?

Posted on May 10, 2019April 11, 2019 by cynmackley

Are you obligated to answer the phone? I'll weigh in.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, Quick Tips, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged phone calls, phones, robocalls, scam calls, screening calls2 Comments

Light Phone – the fancy flip-phone alternative

Posted on March 15, 2018March 6, 2018 by cynmackley

Meet the phone whose developers want you to use as little as possible.

Posted in Hardware & Peripherals, Smartphones, UncategorizedTagged Cell phone, flip phone, light phone, light phone 2, phones, smart phone, smartphone1 Comment

Email apps for your phone

Posted on December 23, 2017December 22, 2017 by cynmackley

You aren't limited to the email apps that come with your smartphone. We look at your options.

Posted in Android, E-Mail Help, iOS, Smartphones, Smartphones, UncategorizedTagged apps, email, email clients, email on your phone, free apps, phones, smartphonesLeave a comment

Voice control your phone with Google Assistant

Posted on October 21, 2017October 24, 2017 by cynmackley

Learn how Google Assistant lets you open apps, send messages, and more using only your voice.

Posted in Android, Smartphones, UncategorizedTagged android, digital assistant, Google Assistant, phones, voice control your phone2 Comments

Don’t Make This Costly WiFi Mistake

Posted on July 6, 2017 by cynmackley

Simple steps to avoid a costly data mistake on your smartphone.

Posted in Android, Smartphones, Using The InternetTagged 3G, 4G, data, data plans, phones, routers, smartphones, using the internet, wifi3 Comments

Are We Using Data?

Posted on July 4, 2017July 19, 2017 by cynmackley

Does WiFi count against your data plan? We check it out,

Posted in Smartphones, Using The InternetTagged 3G, 4G, data, data plans, phones, routers, smartphones, using the internet, wifi4 Comments

Friendly Reminder: Back It Up!

Posted on August 1, 2016 by cynmackley

A reader's experience drives home an important point. Have you backed up your PC or phone today?

Posted in Computer Terms, File & Disk Management, Quick TipsTagged back-up, backing up, backup, laptops, PCs, phones, protecting files, quick tipLeave a comment

What Is Spoofing?

Posted on February 10, 2015 by cynmackley

Terry got a phone call from his own phone number? So what's going on?

Posted in Security HelpTagged caller ID, phones, scams, spoofingLeave a comment

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