What happens with your information when a cybercriminal steals your data?

How to avoid a cybercriminal that steals data

Data theft on the Internet is one of the most common threats users face. One way or another, our personal information can end up in the hands of hackers. When a cybercriminal steals your data it can do several things. In this article we explore the alternatives and security measures to avoid data stealing. First … Read more What happens with your information when a cybercriminal steals your data?

A Google Chrome extension to find out which song is playing

How to use new Shazam Google Chrome extension

The Shazam extension in Google Chrome is a variation of the mobile devices app. It’s capable of identifying music on its own and display the title and artist onscreen. The Shazam app has been around for several years but it’s still a great tool to identify songs. Although it sometimes fails, you can use it … Read more A Google Chrome extension to find out which song is playing

Hide your personal information on Facebook to avoid strangers

Hide your personal data on Facebook

If you sign up for any online platform or social network, you share pieces of your personal information. From start you have to input your date of birth if you want the account to be true. This date is used to verify if you meet the minimum age requirement for using the service but also … Read more Hide your personal information on Facebook to avoid strangers

Solution if Alexa or Google speaker doesn’t connect to WiFi

How to connect the speaker to Google Assistant

Today it’s normal to use smart speakers with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to interact with different home automation devices. However, sometimes the speaker doesn’t connect properly and shows an error screen with Alexa or Google. It’s a more normal issue that we might think because the wireless WiFi network may not be as efficient … Read more Solution if Alexa or Google speaker doesn’t connect to WiFi

A common Internet mistake: saving your passwords in Chrome

Saving passwords in Chrome risks

Saving your passwords in browsers like Chrome or Opera is one of the most common Internet mistakes. Of course it’s a convenient option for the user to avoid remembering all the passwords to log in to mail, social networks or services. But keep in mind that passwords are the main objective of hackers throughout the … Read more A common Internet mistake: saving your passwords in Chrome

Google can speak for you in English, French and Chinese with a button

How does Google Translate can speak for you.

In case you need to speak in other language for vacation purposes or because you met a foreigner, Google can become your live translator. Google includes a hidden feature to help you break the language barrier. It’s a service from Google that you have already used but with an extra capability. Google Translate is a … Read more Google can speak for you in English, French and Chinese with a button

Massive data leak alert on Reddit: Hackers demand million-dollar ransom and API price changes

Reddit api protests

In the shadowy world of the web, a ransomware group known as BlackCat (also called ALPHV) has threatened Reddit with a leak of sensitive stolen data unless their demands are met, which includes reversing API pricing. According to the post on its leak site, BlackCat claims to have obtained 80 gigabytes of compressed data during … Read more Massive data leak alert on Reddit: Hackers demand million-dollar ransom and API price changes

Best tricks to optimize your WiFi connection for free

Select channels manually in your WiFi connection

WiFi connection problems always generate headaches for the user at home or in the office. The most common solutions include using WiFi repeaters, powerline adapters (PLC) to extend the Internet connection reach. There is also the option of spending hundreds of euros in a WiFi mesh system to eliminate speed or coverage issues. However, there … Read more Best tricks to optimize your WiFi connection for free

Explosive controversy on Reddit due to massive protests against API changes: Will it be the end of the platform?

Reddit api protests

The recent changes to the Reddit API have generated a wave of protests and discontent in the community of users of the platform. Reddit CEO Steve Huffman has stood by his stance despite criticism and has defended business decisions made by the company. In this article, we will go into the details of this controversy … Read more Explosive controversy on Reddit due to massive protests against API changes: Will it be the end of the platform?