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Android users beware: SimpleLocker malware ecrypts the files on your Android device and holds them for ransom

Posted on June 10, 2014

A while back I wrote about the nasty CryptoLocker ransomeware that was encrypts the hard drives on PCs. Hackers then demand a ransom in exchange for decrypting the locked files. Not a good thing!

Now, a similar piece of ransomeware is attacking Android devices. It’s called SimpleLocker, and it does basically the same thing as CrytoLocker.

So far there have been no reports of SimpleLocker attacking devices in the United States, but it’s only a matter of time before it hits our shores as well. [Read more…]

Review: Mpow FreeGo Wireless Bluetooth 4.0 Headset Headphone

Posted on June 2, 2014

Bluetooth headsets are quite common these days, with several models available for virtually every phone currently on the market.

Most of the bluetooth headsets in use today were made by the phones’ manufacturers, but some of the better deals can be had by purchasing a third-party unit.

I recently had the opportunity to review a great bluetooth headset from the folks at Mpow, and I came away very impressed with it.

I received another Mpow headset to review just a few days ago, and after checking it out and putting it through its paces, I can say that I’m just as impressed with this one. [Read more…]

Automatically monitor how far and how fast you have jogged with Runkeeper

Posted on June 1, 2014

Runkeeper Fitness App Does your fitness routine include jogging? How about walking or bicycling?

If you do any of these activities, a free mobile app called Runkeeper will give you up-to-the-second, real-time info about how far you have gone so far, and how fast.

Runkeeper works with your phone’s GPS radio to establish your current location, the distance you have traveled, your speed, and even your current elevation! [Read more…]

How to switch from ‘Top Stories’ to ‘Most Recent’ in the new Facebook app

Posted on May 17, 2014

Well, Facebook is at it again. They’ve made yet another change in their mobile app that makes “Top Stories” the default option for the news feed instead of “Most Recent”.

And not only did they make “Top Stories” the default, they also hid the setting that switches it back to “Most Recent”. But don’t worry, you can switch the new feed in your Facebook app back to displaying the most recent posts. Here’s how: [Read more…]

Q&A: How can I delete a single text message from a conversation on my iPhone?

Posted on May 13, 2014

Question from Margie H.: Hi Rick. I have an iPhone 5s and sometimes I want to delete just one or two text messages from a conversation without deleting the rest of the messages. I just can’t figure out how to do it.

How can I delete just the messages I want to get rid of without trashing the whole conversation?

Rick’s answer: [Read more…]