tech – 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 tech – PSafe Blog https://www.psafe.com/en/blog 32 32 <![CDATA[How to Tell When Streaming Videos Online is Unsafe]]> https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/how-to-tell-when-streaming-videos-online-is-unsafe/ Tue, 10 Oct 2017 23:00:23 +0000 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/?p=14564 There are so many videos that we stream every day that it can be tough to keep track of whether or not everything we’re streaming is completely legal and virus-free. However, it’s an important thing to focus on, as you don’t want to open yourself up to vulnerabilities. These sites could be dangerous as they are not only illegal to use, they also could present the possibility of infecting your device with a virus. To ensure that you aren’t using sites that create that vulnerability, take advantage of the security scan feature for safe browsing and streaming. Click here to download dfndr security to scan your device for viruses:

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To help make it easier for you to understand how to avoid these harmful video sites, keep reading for some great tips and tricks. You definitely want to stay clear of any sites that are pushing illegal video content, so hopefully you will soon have a better indication of how to do so.

Read More: How to Use dfndr’s security scan and full virus scan

How to Tell if a Streaming Site is Illegal
There are a few ways to tell whether or not you’re streaming videos, television shows, and movies legally or illegally.

  • Legitimate sites are likely to have normal-looking advertisements on their website. If you end up on a site that bombards you with clickbait ads or has ads that deviate from the norm, then odds are, the site could be unsafe to use. Click here to use Anti-Hacking to protect yourself from phishing attempts and malicious video sites:
  • Sites that are legitimate will usually divulge where their information and content is coming from. These streaming sites are likely to be affiliated with another organization or site that is providing them with content, so look for this information before you stream.
  • Another sign of a legitimate site is if there is contact information listed. Sites that allow users to stream illegally would never provide contact information, so it’s important to look for and locate that information when you’re about to stream content so that you know a site is safe and legal.
  • Sites that are safe, secure, and legal aren’t likely to have many new or recently released films on their site. Thus, if you see any movies that are in theaters or that have just been released for streaming, the site is likely to be illegal — so stay away!
  • Sites that are accompanied by mobile apps available in the Play store are likely to be legitimate, so always look to see if they advertise for one on their site or do a quick search on the app store. Of course, if they don’t have one, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’re illegal — just keep that in mind.
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<![CDATA[Wearable Technology Options Beyond Watches]]> https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/wearable-technology-options-beyond-watches/ Fri, 07 Oct 2016 12:26:44 +0000 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/?p=4469 Wearable tech — or devices that connect to Wi-Fi networks and transmit information — started out as kind of basic. Often consisting of simple watches or bands, wearable tech worked well, but it didn’t exactly make a fashion statement. Now, that’s all changing. Wearable tech has become both useful and fashionable. Here are some of our favorite pieces of wearable tech for the next time you want to connect and look good.

Topshop’s Wearables
The major U.K. retailer’s key rings, badges, and phone cases are a major draw for looking fashionable while hiding a Barclaycard bPay wearable payments chip — a virtual wallet system for Visa and Mastercard users. Some of the retailer’s previous collections have included metals, snake prints, and fish motifs.

Read More: How to Keep Your Phone Cool When Using VR Games

Bellabeat Leaf
The Bellabeat Leaf is an attractive wood and steel or gold design that you can wear either as a necklace or a pin. The Leaf is exclusively designed for women, and tracks your menstrual cycle, sleep times, steps, and stress levels. The Leaf is particularly attractive because you so rarely have to charge it — the Bellabeat has an incredible six-month long battery life.

Ringly
Ringly is what it sounds like: a ring that comes in different semi-precious stones like emerald and sapphire. The ring — which come in chunky statement pieces and delicate varieties — syncs with your Android to tell you about calls and messages you missed if you don’t have your phone with you. The ring also works with apps including Twitter and Facebook and has partnered with Mastercard to let users make contact-free payments.

Gemio
This wearable device is redefining the traditional friendship bracelet. The light-bright, neon wearable lets users pair up with their friends, and once they’ve been paired, notifies users of their friends’ proximity. It will also let users send light coded messages between devices. Teen girls also love the customized detachable gems available as accessories for this wearable.

As you’re downloading your tracked data from your wearable device onto your phone, you don’t want to face any problems with your Wi-Fi connection. To make sure your connection is uninterrupted, download PSafe Total. Psafe Total’s Internet Booster helps you browse with no lag time by closing apps open in the background and speeding up your Internet.

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<![CDATA[Why You Should be Watching the Hottest US Tech Startups]]> https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/watching-hottest-us-tech-startups/ Fri, 07 Oct 2016 12:25:29 +0000 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/?p=4461 Many people think that tech startups stopped being incredibly profitable when the “dot com” bubble burst. However, that’s simply not the case. If you think about it, many startups have simply moved from a “web only” focus to now include smartphones, tablets, and up-and-coming virtual reality (or augmented reality) hardware and software. With this in mind, let’s take a look at some of the hottest tech startups around today!

Namely
This New York based startup is aiming to make payroll, benefits, and talent management easier for companies. Used by companies like The Motley Fool, Lending Home, and McKinney, Namely is starting to gain recognition across industries such as IT, healthcare, and customer service. By having an Open API, it is also highly flexible and easily customizable to any business’s needs.

Read More: The Best Virtual Reality Apps for Android

Postmates
While Amazon is attempting to make same-day delivery a major feature of Amazon Prime, Postmates is making it available now. If you take the convenience of Uber coupled with the idea of on-demand delivery, you get Postmates! This tech startup connects customers with local couriers, so if you want dinner from your favorite restaurant, and they don’t deliver, Postmates will be your go-to!

IrisVR
If you’re into VR or AR technology, you’ve likely heard of HTC, Sony, and Oculus, but you may not have heard of IrisVR. This startup offers users the ability to create virtual reality experiences for their clients. They currently offer two main products: Scope, which renders images into a panoramic format, and Prospect, which is the VR software building platform, compatible with both the Oculus Rift and the HTC Vive.

Slack
Perhaps the most popular tech startup on this list, Slack is changing the way small businesses work and communicate. Slack allows its users to create channels (such as #IT or #Marketing), then post to that channel so everyone subscribed can see what is going on. It also allows for private channels and direct messaging, so not all communication needs to be public. It also allows for attachments to be uploaded to channels, making it an excellent project management tool. It is accessible from both the web and via their app on mobile devices.

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