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Last year wasn’t exactly short of threats facing humanity, but “Zoombombing” was an especially 2020 kind of disruption, one that sought to hijack one of the most prominent means of communication by which people stayed in touch with everyone from co-workers to friends and family during lockdown. Zoombombing, for those unfamiliar with it, works like this: An unwanted participant or participants access a Zoom call without being invited, against the wishes of the participants, and cause problems. One Massachusetts-based high school’s Zoom session was hijacked by an individual who screamed profanities and then shouted the teacher’s home address. On social media, some users reported that their Zoom session had been taken over and used to show pornographic content. Zoom, whose usage exploded during the pandemic, was suddenly at the center of what appeared to be a glaring vulnerability problem: It was as if the leading manufacturer of front door locks revealed a … [Read more...] about Inside job: Why Zoombombing isn’t as random as you might think

The best thing about podcasts is that they cover everything under the sun. You can find hours of music, history, amazing science, or delightful fiction podcasts. The same is true of the best podcasts for kids. We gathered some of our favorites and broke them down by age, but you might find your elementary school-aged child enjoys the tunes in the preschool list, and teens will definitely enjoy a lot of the content in the other categories as well. While you’re here, why not also check out our pick of the best podcasts of 2021? The best podcasts for kids ages 3 and up Peace Out The perfect bedtime podcast, Peace Out features short stories designed to help kids calm down and relax. They’re guided through breathing and visualization exercises, but for younger kids, just the soothing sound of the narrator’s voice will be enough to lull them off to sleep. For older kids, this is a great introduction to meditation and mindfulness. Apple Podcasts Stitcher Planet … [Read more...] about The best podcasts for kids of any age

The patio is one of the most relaxing places in our homes. It’s where we can do recreational activities after a long week at work, and it’s also where we gather our friends and family for get-togethers. That’s why it’s important to decorate and furnish the space with great outdoor furniture to maintain its refreshing beauty. If you’re looking to buy cheap patio furniture, we’ve got you covered. We dug around online and found some of the best patio furniture deals available. But if you’re having a hard time deciding which deal should you get, don’t worry as we have some tips below that can help you. If you’re looking for more discounts like these, we’ve also found some great hot tub deals — which technically counts as patio furniture, right? Today’s best cheap patio furniture deals Alcott Hill Jerrod 3 Piece Rattan Seating Group with Cushions — $224, was $278 Best Choice Products 5-Piece Outdoor … [Read more...] about Best cheap patio furniture deals for Presidents’ Day 2021

It’s important to keep safe on the roads and that’s precisely why advanced safety systems are increasingly common in newer vehicles. These vehicles offer features that keep you safe on the road with what feels like an extra pair of eyes looking out for any dangers. These safety features can include automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane keep assist, and even the ability to detect when a pedestrian has stepped out in front of your vehicle. They’re an effective way of reducing the risk of collisions and injuries thereby keeping your family and everyone around you safer. Such advanced safety systems typically work via cameras mounted on or just behind the windshield of your vehicle or integrated into vehicle components such as your car’s bumpers. However, for these systems to work accurately, vehicle manufacturers require these cameras to be recalibrated any time your windshield is replaced. At Safelite , windshield camera recalibration can often be done during … [Read more...] about Safelite’s advanced safety systems recalibration: Keep your vehicle safe

How often are you listening to the radio when a song comes on and you think, “My best friend would love this?” Thanks to Alexa’s new music sharing feature, you don’t have to try to remember the name of the song. If you’re listening to music through Alexa and hear a song you know someone would like, just say “Hey Alexa, share this song with ____.” Provide Alexa with the name of a contact and she will send the song to that person. They can then listen to the music through their own Echo device or through the Alexa app and send a reaction to let you know what they thought of it. This is the perfect way to let someone know you’re thinking about them or remind a friend of an old favorite. If you happen to have a song you can’t get out of your head, you can send the earworm to family to let them share in your pain. The Song That Never Ends is probably on Amazon Music somewhere, right? You can stay on top of releases from your favorite artists through Amazon Music’s New Release … [Read more...] about Got a song you love on your Echo? Alexa users can now share it with friends