Can this Shortcut Save your iPhone from Water Damage?

  So you dropped your iPhone in water, and placing it in a bag of rice just isn’t doing the trick? What other options are there? Or… is it just time to purchase a new device. Well, we may have a solution for you!   Goodbye August Happy Monday, readers! Today is August 24th, 2020 and we are now nearing the end of summer somewhat faster than I would like!  In the spirit of trying to make summer last as long as possible, last minute trips to the ocean, lake or pool are a must! But as fun as spontaneity is, let me put together a not so ideal situation… Read More

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To Keep or not to Keep – How to Decide Whether or not to Dispose of the Product Box

  Over the years, the boxes really do pile up, but so does the attachment to the empty container. Is it possible to let it all go? The answer is yes, and CPG is here to help.   Over the last couple months while millions of people quarantined due to COVID-19, many took to decluttering in their home. As many activities became limited, organizing within the home became a “hobby” for many.  Further, as many took to the closets, kitchen cabinets and the garage to declutter, many people were often faced with the same question. How long should I keep a product box?   2010 called, they want their iPhone… Read More

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Why are my apps asking for Bluetooth access?

  This application would like to access your device’s Bluetooth capabilities. Oh, and also your location, personal information, and the list goes on and on …    Bluetooth Access PLEASE To begin this article, not too long ago, I received an odd pop up on my iPhone (see image below).     The image shown above says that Ulta Beauty would like to use the Bluetooth access on my device. After quickly denying the access, I became quite puzzled.  Now, I thought that this was quite odd. For one, I was scrolling through Instagram at the time of the pop up, not while using the Ulta app. Also, I was not… Read More

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Can Apps Snoop your Copy and Paste Clipboard? Yes.

  Is anything private anymore? This is the question many are asking after the Apple users discover not even their clipboard is safe from third parties.      Copy and Paste Clipboard This week, Apple is under fire for a recent discovery that has iPhone and iPad users up in arms. What is the discovery you may ask?  To elaborate, researchers discovered in a security demo that all the apps on your Apple device can view your system clipboard. In other words, anything you copy and paste through IOS is accessible to a third party.  Now, why is this such a concern? As simple as it seems, apps can use… Read More

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Is Facebook is Watching You?

  Have you ever felt like you were being watched by someone? Well, as it turns out, your hunch may be correct. Who would that someone be you may ask? That would only be one of the largest social media platforms in the world, good ‘ol Facebook. What is Facebook in trouble for now? This week, Facebook headlines news stories across the world yet again. What is it for this time? Selling data? Losing even more momentum with Libra, their cryptocurrency? Not quite, this week, Facebook is spying on their users.  Further, Facebook is pointing the finger at a bug in the IOS application for such an issue. Let’s find… Read More

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Fake Apple Support Phishing Scam

  When you are having issues with an Apple product, getting through customer service is always a nightmare. Half of the time, you speak with an automated help line and not a real person, frustrating you further. But now, Apple is reaching out to its customers? Something doesn’t see right here…    An Apple a day doesn’t keep the scammers away. If you happen to be one of the 588 million Apple product users in the world, it’s a good thing you found this article. As of recent, Apple customers (and even other cellphone users) are the target of a new phishing scheme. Further, attackers are posing as Apple Support… Read More

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PSA – Recent Reports of Battery Explosions

Launching with a Bang (Literally) Recall After a great opening launch and favorable reviews Samsung is being forced to recall its new Galaxy Note 7 phones after a string of incidents. The phone went on sale in the United States on August 19th and has had 35 reported cases of the phones overheating and exploding. The new Note 7 was expected to have similar success to the Galaxy S7 series phones released earlier this year. However, in the aftermath of these explosion incidents the phones future is uncertain. Recalls are on the rise across the country. Not The Only One In a similar incident a man in New South Wales… Read More

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Apple Devices Vulnerable to Hackers

Many iOS devices could be vulnerable to a specific issue called the  “masque” attack. This basically allows hackers to get into your phone and hijack traffic, as well as disable communication between apps. The way to acquire the malware is through a third party app installer. Many companies use this to install apps that aren’t on the official app store. The hackers disguise their malicious app as something that may be needed. The apps have hidden software allowing them to bypass user control. Apple released a software update in January to help fix this issue (iOS 8.1.3), but one third of devices are still on an earlier iOS. This will not affect many… Read More

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