Fellow bloggers, you need to be aware of a common scam aimed right at us. I happened to spot such an email in my spam filter and thought it was important enough to share.
The scammer claims that a company has tried to register domains similar to yours – in my case, variations on LivingWithBeth.com, such as LivingWithBeth.cn. As a “courtesy,” they offer the chance to approve whether this company is an offshore affiliate.…
If you’ve somehow gotten the accessibility screen reader or “talk back” feature activated on an Android tablet or phone by accident, you may have a hard time figuring out how to get it turned off. Normal scrolling and tapping probably won’t work.
Many people use Android’s impressive voice recognition functionality for voice commands, voice search and dictating messages. Android devices also offer features designed to help those who, due to poor eyesight or other reasons, need to have text on their phones read to them.…
Most people haven’t used a digital camera in years, due to the excellent cameras available in most smartphones these days. However, many folks still prefer genuine digital cameras for their important photos.
One thing that can cause you to trash your digital camera is the dreaded ultra-fast battery drain problem. Before giving up on your digital camera, try these steps.
This post may contain affiliate links; please read my disclosure here.…
HealthyWage, the company that pays people to lose weight, just announced a new program that’ll pay you to play Pokémon Go! HealthyWage’s new Summertime Stepping Challenge pays cash to participants who increase their footsteps.
This means you can make a tidy profit if you increase your daily steps from playing Pokémon Go or just by doing more walking in general.…
I was thrilled to participate in an exciting Verizon Wireless press conference held to announce the company’s new mobile plans and updated smartphone app. Verizon’s new programs are sure to please existing customers and also draw new and previous customers. Plus, existing Verizon Wireless customers under contract don’t need to wait in order to sign up for the new plans, which go into effect today.…
Pet Cube is the most unique tech gadget I’ve come across in recent months. Set in a 4″ x 4″ by 4″ aluminum housing, Pet Cube combines a wireless HD video camera with a remotely controlled laser pointer toy and attention-getting sound effects.
That means you can not only watch your cat or dog companions, but you can also play with them, make sounds to get their attention, and hear their responses using the Pet Cube’s two-way audio stream speaker and microphone.…
Thinking about setting up your own blog? There are tons of reasons to start a blog. You may want to promote your business, make money or simply enjoy writing about topics that interest you. If you’re wondering how to start a blog from scratch, read on for step-by-step instructions that’ll have you blogging in practically no time at all.
Before you proceed, you’ll want to figure out why you want to blog – what you hope to accomplish.…
People are talking about IFTTT (If This Then That), the cool app that lets users concoct “recipes” – step by step instructions – which automate tasks around the house when used with compatible equipment.
IFTTT allows various smart home gadgets to work together to obey your commands, such as turning on lights at certain times of days or calling a phone under certain circumstances.…
I carried a BlackBerry for about four years and loved it. I finally caved in and got a Samsung Galaxy Android phone, which is also fantastic. The thing I miss most about my old BlackBerry is its physical keyboard.
I had mastered the BlackBerry keyboard. No matter how good an onscreen keyboard is, it’s no BlackBerry keyboard. I’m used to the Android virtual keypad now, but it’s not the same.…
If you’re not under contract with your mobile phone carrier and not hemmed in by an installment plan you can’t pay off quickly, you need to take a look at Verizon’s new pricing on their prepaid plans.
Verizon Wireless maintains an amazingly far-reaching and reliable mobile network with blazing fast 4G LTE speeds. If you already have a Verizon mobile phone or can pick one up on the cheap (such as the LG Optimus Zone 3, currently available for $69.99), you can possibly cut back your cell phone bill in a big way.…