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Just say no to LinkedIn requests from strangers; some may be phishing scams

A go-to for professionals, LinkedIn can pose dangers because people have come to have confidence in it and by extension the accounts linked to it.

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Crystal Fernandez, left, and Carmen Arias share a moment at a memorial that sprung up on a median on Las Vegas Blvd. near the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on Oct. 4, 2017.

YouTube alters algorithm after searches for Las Vegas shooting turn up conspiracy theories
YouTube promotes authoritative news outlets in results after searches for the Las Vegas shooting turned up conspiracy theories.

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If you've ever shopped for a product online, you know how frequently ads for similar items seem to follow you around as you browse. Here's how to turn that off.

How to stop ads from following you online
Wipe your browser history, turn off cookies, and opt out of ads.

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Use the Echo Spot as an alarm clock that can also show you the weather, play videos, and more!

Google Home, Amazon Echo, Apple HomePod— or all 3? How to choose a smart speaker
There are an increasing number of voice activated smart speaker choices. Here are the key questions.

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These are the new emojis coming to iPhones and iPads
They include vampire, mermaid, dimsum and hedgehog.

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Two visitors take a selfie from the top level of the Colosseum during the re-opening after forty years of the fourth and fifth levels of the famed site, in Rome, Italy on Oct. 3, 2017. Officials showed off the newly restored levels of the Colosseum,

$5,000 cell phone bill while traveling abroad: How to avoid this nightmare scenario
The set of circumstances were unusual but the risk of getting dinged with lesser surcharges is a real risk

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Netflix is raising the price of its most popular plan
Netflix is raising the price of its most popular subscription plan from $9.99 to $10.99 and its $11.99 plan to $13.99.

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San Isidro, Puerto Rico resident Mirian Medina stands on her property on Oct. 5, 2017, about two weeks after Hurricane Maria swept through the island. Residents in her section of the town remain without grid power or running water.

Elon Musk: Tesla can help fix Puerto Rico's ruined electrical grid
Elon Musk pledged to meet with Puerto Rico's governor to discuss how he could help rebuild the island's ruined electrical grid with renewable energy.

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5 things you can do to stay safe on LinkedIn
Fake connection requests on LinkedIn can lead to phishing scams. Here's how to stay safe.

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Apple introduces gender-neutral emoji... and mermaids!
Apple's diverse new emoji will debut in developer and public beta previews before becoming available in iOS 11.1, macOS and watchOS software updates.