If the police try to unlock your phone: Say no. The Fourth Amendment requires a warrant for a search. Once they get in, they can access your personal information and theoretically use it to coerce you into confessing. This is where the Fifth Amendment comes into play. The government cannot force self-incrimination. It is helpful to know your rights.
tag: Fourth Amendment, police, privacy, smartphones
Starlink is fueling a new wave of pig slaughter scams
Pig butchering scams are becoming more sophisticated and the amount of damage is increasing day by day. One report found criminals defrauded an estimated $75 billion From the victim. And just recently, the bust of an Asian criminal organization added another $46 million to that number.
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Best budgeting and financial tools for home and business
Mint’s budgeting app is part of Credit Karma, which is owned by Intuit. It’s been around since 2006, so it’s a shame it’s gone. Don’t worry. There are other options.
Don’t blindly choose the first app that comes up when you search for a budgeting app. There are several factors to consider when choosing the one that best suits your needs.
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Hard Drive 101: How to buy, store, and protect your hard drive
The drive space that comes with your computer, phone, or tablet can fill up quickly, especially if you’re a movie buff, gamer, or just have a lot of photos to store. Is there a quick and easy solution? Choose an external drive.
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