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March 28, 2020
Coronavirus bound? A perfect weekend project: Backup your data

Online tools from Google, Apple and others are the easiest, but not the most economical. However, they are the safest.

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March 28, 2020
Five ways to thrive while working from home during the coronavirus pandemic

Do you now work from home as part of social distancing measures to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus? There are ways to improve productivity.

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March 28, 2020
Working from home during coronavirus pandemic? Here’s technology to help

There are some essential tools you need to work from home successfully including a suitable computer, reliable network and backup storage.

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March 27, 2020
Apple launches COVID-19 app and website

Apple's COVID-19 app and website offers pre-screening questions to help people figure out if they have the coronavirus and tips on washing hands.

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March 27, 2020
Working from home: The fun quirks couples learn about each other

As many couples work from home together during the coronavirus pandemic, they learn hilarious, interesting quirks about how they work.

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March 27, 2020
Working from home: The fun quirks couples are learning about each other

As many couples work from home together due to the coronavirus pandemic, they are learning hilarious, interesting quirks about how they work.

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March 27, 2020
How to protect yourself from scams when shopping online

Stressed about online scams and identity theft when shopping online? Here's how to avoid getting your personal info stolen.

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March 27, 2020
Protect yourself from scams when shopping online

Stressed about online scams and identity theft when shopping online? Here's how to avoid getting your personal info stolen.

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March 27, 2020
Video games: How to get started while staying at home, social distancing amid coronavirus

With many people practicing social distancing and self-isolation in response to the coronavirus epidemic, now is an ideal time to try video games.

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March 27, 2020
Trump attacks GM and Ford on Twitter, demands they make ventilators

President Donald Trump scolds GM and Ford in a tweet attack for going too slow in their effort to help build lifesaving ventilators.

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March 27, 2020
Trump attacks GM and Ford on Twitter, demands they make ventilators now

President Donald Trump scolds GM and Ford in a Tweet attack for going too slow in their effort to help build life-saving ventilators.

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March 27, 2020
How to video chat using Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant

You can still see your loved ones while practicing social distancing.

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March 27, 2020
32 incredible coding toys that every kid will want

From Hasbro's Think & Learn Code-a-Pillar to Anki's Cozmo to the Lego Boost kit, theses games and robots are teaching kids the basics of computer programming.

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March 27, 2020
COVID-19 social distancing: Together apart, screen time connects isolated kids with family, friends

Stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic, kids are having virtual playdates to help them cope with being separated from friends and family.

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March 26, 2020
The Best Makeup Mirror with Lights

We tested the top-rated lighted mirrors to find the only ones worth buying.

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March 26, 2020
Coronavirus: From Facebook to YouTube, live video is back. How the apps compare

With venues closed due to COVID-19, Coldplay and Garth Brooks have turned to live sets on Instagram, YouTube and Facebook in recent days.

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March 26, 2020
Instagram’s ‘Until Tomorrow’ challenge has taken over the social outlet in a great way

These people participated in the 'until tomorrow' challenge on Instagram, where they posted embarrassing old photos to get their friends to laugh.

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March 26, 2020
Airbnb wants to provide free, subsidized lodging for 100,000 personnel fighting COVID-19

Airbnb will make available free or subsidized housing to 100,000 healthcare and medical personnel, first responders and other COVID-19 relief workers.

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March 26, 2020
You don’t have to choose between Alexa and Google—here’s how they work together

It's so easy, you don't actually have to choose between the two.

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March 26, 2020
10 great headphones to help you work from home

With so many of us working from home, good headphones are in high demand. From Sony to Bose, these are the best pairs available right now.

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March 26, 2020
Tesla CEO Elon Musk vows to make ventilators at Buffalo plant that got $750M state subsidy

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the company's solar factory hopes to soon begin making ventilators at the sprawling Riverbend plant in Buffalo.

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March 25, 2020
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March 25, 2020
Apple offers free consultations to help teachers make the best of online learning

Apple is making their learning specialists available to all educators who wish to schedule free, one-on-one virtual coaching sessions.

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March 25, 2020
These are the best sales you can shop while quarantined

Passing the time is about to get a whole lot more enjoyable thanks to these sales happening online at Brooklinen, Amerisleep, Yankee Candle, and more.

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March 25, 2020
Amazon Prime Video to support up to six user profiles on one account

The tool would be a useful addition to the app at a time when more people are looking for ways to stay entertained at home in the wake of coronavirus.

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March 25, 2020
Coronavirus price gouging: 33 top cops demand action from Amazon, eBay, Craigslist, Facebook and Walmart

Attorneys general demand that Amazon, Craigslist, EBay, Facebook, Walmart crack down on price gouging during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

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March 25, 2020
Seeing ‘until tomorrow’ all over Instagram? Here’s what it means

With many Americans staying home and social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic, some on Instagram have found a lighter way to pass the time.

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March 25, 2020
How well are we social distancing? Smartphone location data can rank the states

The Social Distancing Scoreboard from location data firm Unacast grades all 50 states and Washington, D.C. on the change in average distance traveled.

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March 25, 2020
How well are we social distancing? Smartphone location data ranks states with a scoreboard

The Social Distancing Scoreboard from location data firm Unacast grades all 50 states and Washington, D.C. on the change in average distance traveled.

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March 25, 2020
PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, Google and Facebook: Rating the mobile payment apps

Facebook Pay, Google Pay and Apple Pay Cash don't grab our personal data; Venmo, Cash and others do. Apps free, but come with a cost of our data.

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March 25, 2020
Apps like Venmo, Cash and PayPal are free, but here’s who they are telling your business

Mobile pay apps more convenient than credit cards, but Venmo, Square Cash and others share personal data with third parties. Comfortable with that?

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March 25, 2020
Disney+ finally launches in the UK and other European countries

Disney+ is now available in Eastern Europe across the UK, Ireland, Germany, Spain, Italy, Austria, and Switzerland.

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March 25, 2020
Instagram launches ‘Co-Watching’ tool that lets quarantined users watch videos together

The Facebook-owned app announced "Co-Watching" on Tuesday and the update allows users to view Instagram content with their friends over video chat.

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March 25, 2020
YouTube switches to standard definition video. Will that make a difference?

With more strain than ever on bandwidth, Google says it's trying to "do our part to minimize stress on the system during this unprecedented situation."

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March 25, 2020
Dungeons & Dragons while social distancing? It’s free to try the newest ‘Critical Role’-inspired sourcebook.

Dungeon Master Matthew Mercer is the mind behind Dungeons & Dragons' latest official sourcebook. There's a preview online, too.

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March 25, 2020
Uber provides free meals, discounted rides for health care workers

Uber partnered with health care union 1199SEIU, which represents over 45,000 first responders in the country.

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March 25, 2020
6 Amazon workers test positive for coronavirus, report says

Meanwhile, Amazon is looking to hire some 350,000 new workers to deal with the backlog of orders and has slowed down delivery in the COVID-19 era.

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March 25, 2020
6 Amazon workers test positive for COVID-19

Meanwhile, Amazon is looking to hire some 350,000 new workers to deal with the backlog of orders and has slowed down delivery in the COVID-19 era.

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March 25, 2020
As more of us stay at home, here are some Zoom video teleconferencing tips and tricks

As people are forced to work remotely from home here are a few helpful tips for using the Zoom video teleconferencing app.

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March 24, 2020
Is the famous Theragun the best massage tool money can buy?

We've got the buzz on which massage gun you really should invest in.

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