shop – PSafe Blog https://www.psafe.com/en/blog Articles and news about Mobile Security, Android, Apps, Social Media and Technology in general. Thu, 19 Jan 2023 14:49:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cropped-psafe_blog_purple-shield-32x32.png shop – PSafe Blog https://www.psafe.com/en/blog 32 32 <![CDATA[How to Shop Safely During Black Friday and Cyber Monday]]> https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/shop-safely-black-friday-cyber-monday/ Thu, 24 Nov 2016 13:40:57 +0000 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/?p=5990 Holiday shopping tends to move the e-commerce market, due to its high discounts. However, along with many offers and a greater urge to buy, there’s an influx of threats and pitfalls on the internet. Avoid any and all credit card theft associated with holiday shopping by scanning for viruses using the button below.

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PSafe gathered a list of the most common holiday cyber threats:

  1. Fake Sites – Fake pages can visually replicate well-known brands by creating an erroneous website.
  2. Phishing link – These malicious links can be sent via SMS, email, or other messengers.
    They lure the user with fake promotions and direct them to pages that induce them to sign up for paid services or install programs that steal data.
  3. Fake Apps – These are apps pretending to be known brands in order to mislead the user into infecting their device and/or sharing personal data. These apps can access your calendar, contacts and send SMS or emails without your consent. They can even make calls to unknown numbers and register for paid services.
  4. Public WiFi – When a Wi-Fi network isn’t password protected, all devices that connect are vulnerable, as some users may be monitoring access data. Data interception can expose personal and work files, intimate photos, and even bank account passwords.

Whether you’re shopping from your phone or computer this holiday season, always keep your devices immune from credit card fraud by having an anti-virus that regularly scans for the above threats.

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<![CDATA[The Day We Have Waited for is Almost Here: Drone Delivery]]> https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/day-waited-almost-drone-delivery/ Wed, 19 Oct 2016 12:23:52 +0000 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/?p=4856 Online shopping could arguably be one of the best inventions of the 21st century. The only pitfall? Waiting for your purchase to reach you. But instant gratification might be an attainable goal with the use of drones. Industry giants like Amazon, Google, and Walmart are competing to market their shipping strategies and routes first. But how does it work? Here’s what you need to know so you’ll be prepared when you open the door to a drone instead of a delivery man.

Why it Still Might Be a Dream
Currently, there are two major factors that suppliers take into account when deciding shipping costs: route density and drop size. When companies consider route density, they try to maximize the number of deliveries a truck can make on one route. Drop size means the quantity of product being dropped off during an entire delivery cycle. That’s why to maximize profit, suppliers either try to make lots of deliveries in one route, or go to the location where they would drop off the most.

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Right now a delivery truck can make a 120 stops a day to deliver thousands of packages. A drone wouldn’t make sense for this type of work because right now a drone can only deliver one package before it needs to go back to its’ homebase and recharge. We might need to wait for more technological advances before it becomes economically feasible to use drones for all deliveries.

The Reality
For small singular packages in a lot of different locations, using a car to go on many different routes is time consuming and expensive. Amazon has been testing out a drone that can fly up to fifteen miles. Because eighty-six percent of Amazon’s packages are under five pounds, drones would be perfect for delivering these small objects. In addition, for retail superstore Walmart, about seventy percent of their customers live within a five mile radius of their store location. This would make recharging fast and easy. In these type of situations, small packages close to warehouses/stores, drones could be making a more immediate impact into our shopping lives.

The Verdict? Improvements in shipping quality are on the horizon. With this new technology, that pair of sneakers you’ve been eyeing could be at your doorstep in time for your daily afternoon yoga class.  Happy Shopping!

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<![CDATA[Where to Find Really Cool Laptop Stickers]]> https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/find-really-cool-laptop-stickers/ Tue, 20 Sep 2016 22:00:06 +0000 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/?p=3907 Just about everyone has a laptop. If the thought of owning the same exact laptop as the person sitting next to you, across the room, and that you meet on your travels makes you cringe, here’s an idea: try a laptop sticker decal.

There are plenty of websites to get cool laptop stickers. Today, we will share with you the best places to go to really make your laptop your own. Here are the best websites for cool laptop stickers.

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RedBubble
If you want an appealing variety of laptop die-cut and removable stickers, you can browse their extensive selection. Sizes range from small to medium to large, and extra large. Look for discounts when you buy them in multiples. The RedBubble sticker selection includes well-known characters, memes, and items sure to make any laptop better reflect their owner’s favorite things.

StickerYou
Are you a creative soul? Then StickerYou might be just the option you’ve been waiting for. At this website for great laptop stickers, you can easily craft your own and upload the design. You can write on them with permanent marker, remove them without leaving behind a sticky residue, and get any size or shape sticker your heart desires. Cover the top of your laptop or layer on an assortment: the sizing is completely up to you.

Zazzle
For a large selection and quick shipping, Zazzle is a strong contender. The assortment of laptop stickers is mind-blowing. Narrow down your laptop sticker search by using filters to sort stickers by shape, like heart, triangle, star, round, rectangle, and so on. Look for template or designable stickers to add your own creative stamp.

Etsy
Handmade giant Etsy offers a heap of laptop stickers. Since these are made by individuals, the craftsmanship can really vary. But, if you are looking for something that you aren’t going to find anywhere else, and you lack the skills or the desire to make your own, Etsy has hundreds of laptop stickers available.

Kidecals
For something completely different from the norm, look to stickers for your keyboard. They call them keycals and they are made to be removable, without harming your keyboard. You learned how to type back in elementary school. Do you really need a label to know where the different keys are?

Where to Buy Cool Laptop Stickers
Now that you know where to buy cool laptop stickers, isn’t it time you focused your attention on keeping your Windows laptop safe? Install PSafe TOTAL Windows to keep your laptop virus free, running quickly, and free up space in the process.

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<![CDATA[The Best Apps for Your Thrift Shopping Adventures]]> https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/best-apps-thrift-shopping-adventures/ Fri, 19 Aug 2016 12:52:30 +0000 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/?p=3067 To thrift shop, sometimes you have to beat the online rush to find the best deals. Other times, you’re visiting a new city and you’re not sure how to find the best places for thrifting. Whatever your shopping dilemma is, these four thrift store apps for Android will have you locating killer finds in no time.

OfferUp

OfferUp bills itself as a virtual classifieds that lets you sell and buy your items easily. The marketplace lets you sell used clothes, furniture, electronics, and other miscellany you’re used to finding in the racks of Goodwill. To use the app, browse for what you’re looking for nearby, read reviews of sellers’ reputations, and message sellers within the app to claim their goods.

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Thrift Shop Locator

This app makes it simple for you to find consignment stores, flea markets, and thrift shops anywhere in America. Whether you’re looking for new places to shop in your hometown or in another city, Thrift Shop Locator lists over 10,000 thrift shops where you can go bargain hunting. The app also lets you learn more about thrift shops near you, rate and read reviews, and submit your new favorite places to shop.

Mercari

Mercari’s aim is to let you build your own virtual flea market. To post on Mercari, take pictures and write descriptions of items you no longer want so users browsing the app can find your used goods. Interested buyers can message you to buy items for great deals — and Mercari doesn’t even charge commission. Users can also earn rewards from Mercari to buy items from other sellers.

pikkap

Like other apps, pikkap is a way for users to virtually connect to buy and sell items. To create your own virtual shopping experience, you can browse items being sold around you and then chat in-app with the seller. To list your own items, you can take a picture of your unwanted goods, and list them for free on the app so other people can find them while browsing.

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<![CDATA[4 Top Shopping Apps to Help You Save Money]]> https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/4-top-shopping-apps-help-save-money/ Tue, 21 Jun 2016 21:29:40 +0000 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/?p=1596 Whether you view shopping as a lifestyle, or a task that needs to be completed once a week, we’d all like to save a buck or two on our favorite products. With so many shopping apps available for download on your Android phone, it has never been easier to stretch your dollar.  Check out these top apps to help keep both your closet, and your bank account happy:

1. Shopkick

Shopkick is a shopping rewards app that lets you start earning points, or “kicks,” as soon as you walk in a store. You can earn additional kicks by scanning the barcodes of certain products, and making purchases. Over time, your kicks will accumulate, and can be redeemed for gift cards, movie tickets, and other rewards. There are over 270,000 participating retail locations, ranging from Best Buy  to Yankee Candle, so shopping lovers of all interests can reap some benefits!

2. RetailMeNot

The days of disorganized coupon organizers are over, thanks to this award winning app. With RetailMeNot, you gain access to money saving deals and coupons from over 50,000 retailers that can be redeemed by simply showing your phone at checkout. To top it off, RetailMeNot even sends you notifications for deals at stores near your current location, so you can shop more, and spend less wherever you are!

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3. ShopSavvy

There’s nothing more frustrating than buying a product only to find it for a lower price elsewhere. Thankfully, ShopSavvy can make sure this never happens to you again. Simply scan the barcode of the item you want to purchase, and ShopSavvy will show you the price of the item at various stores, and online retailers. With ShopSavvy, your shopping skills will impress even the most extreme coupon cutters.

4. Jet

Would you be willing to waive your right to return items in exchange for extra savings? We sure would! Jet is a fun app that gives you unique ways to turn day-to-day expenses into saving opportunities. In addition to waiving free return rights, you can also pay with a debit card, or purchase “smart items” (denoted with a $ icon) for additional savings. With savings on “pretty much anything,” Jet turns your mundane weekly shopping into a money saving experience!

 Ready to Shop ‘Til You Drop?

With so many useful apps to choose from, make sure your Android has enough memory to download all the ones you need. Install PSafe TOTAL, and let its memory booster help you maximize your phone’s storage. After all, you wouldn’t want a shortage to prevent you from scoring a deal!

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