Monday, March 6, 2023 – How to watch YouTube videos in slow motion – How to choose the right Surge Protector for your devices

Well here’s a little secret for you…

Just because an app was safe at the time you installed it, that doesn’t mean it’s still safe today.

Unfortunately, some legitimate (and truly useful) apps morph into malware at some point. This can happen in one of two ways:

1 – A hacker hijacks the app and inserts malicious code into it without the knowledge or permission of the app’s author.

2 – A hacker buys an app from its owner and then alters the code to make it do all kinds of nefarious things.

Regardless of how they got that way, newly-malicious apps can be made to do virtually anything a devious hacker wants them to do, including steal your personal and financial info from the phone, turn on the phone’s camera and/or microphone and use it to spy on you, and more.

The thing is, you’ll likely never know that an app on your phone has morphed into malware just by using it. You might experience some negative symptoms, but chances are you’ll never find out what’s actually going on with the phone.

That’s why you need to periodically check up on your installed apps to makes sure they’re still legit and safe to use. Here’s how:

1 – Type the name of an app into Google along with the words malware and spyware and see if any articles or news items pop up indicating that the app has gone over to the dark side.

2 – Revisit the app’s download page in the appropriate app store and read some of the most recent user reviews. If there’s a problem there will likely be numerous comments in the reviews explaining what’s going on.

The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…

• How to choose the right Surge Protector for your computer and other devices

All surge protectors aren’t created equal. This post explains how to choose the right one to protect your expensive devices from power surges and lightning strikes.

• Q&A: Is it possible to watch YouTube videos in slow motion?

All it takes is a couple of clicks (or taps).

• Click here to see today’s ‘Picture of the Day’.

Every morning I post a new photo that I find inspiring, intriguing, or just plain beautiful to look at. Jumpstart your day by checking it out.

Rick’s Daily Pick…

LG UltraPC 16U70Q Thin and Lightweight 16” Laptop (#ad)

There’s literally nothing about this laptop that I don’t like. Fast and well-built.

Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…

Want to succeed in life? Pay attention to life’s best teacher.

Each and every one of us has a fantastic teacher we can learn valuable lessons from. This post explains why it’s so important to pay close attention to yours.

Tech news that caught my eye…

• Disable these 2 iOS 16 features to save battery on your iPhone

• FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried banned from using smartphone and Internet

• Apple will reportedly launch an M3-equipped iMac later this year

• Laid-off tech pros are launching their own ventures and competing with their previous employers

• Browser Security report reveals major online security threats

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Rick Rouse
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