How to check if your phone is being tracked or tapped

There are a few signs that may help you find out if your cell phone has spy software installed and that it is being tracked, tapped or monitored in some way. Quite often these signs can be quite subtle but when you know what to look out for, you can sometimes find out if your cell phone is being spied on.

Odd Phone Behavior – look for any changes in your cell phones behavior. Does it suddenly light up when not in use; make random beeping noises, shutdown by itself or exhibit any other random behavior? All phones can do strange things from time to time but if this is happening on a regular basis it could be a sign that your phone is being accessed by hidden software.

How to Edit a PDF

One of the best reasons to send someone a PDF instead of a Word doc is so that when they open it, it looks exactly as you intended. The formatting, the font, everything. But for those on the receiving end who want to tweak a word or two, it can be a huge pain to make changes. So just how do you edit a PDF?

PDF (portable document format) is an open-source format so while Adobe Acrobat is popular, it's far from the only program out there. Let's start with Adobe first, though.

Adobe Acrobat
If you've gotten really lucky, you're working with an unlocked PDF and editing it is as simple as opening the PDF, selecting Tools, Content Editing, and the Edit Text & Images tool. Just click on the areas you wish to edit and the tools you need will appear.

Six Tips for Protecting Your Email

Sending an email message is certainly more private than posting on a social networking site, but email has its own dangers. Here are six tips to help you communicate without risking your privacy

1. Use a Strong Password. You give out your email address all the time; it's not really private information. That being the case, the only thing protecting your account from misuse is the password. A malefactor who guesses your too-weak password gains full control of your email account. Protect your account with a strong password, especially if you use a Web-based email provider like Gmail or Yahoo mail.

Nokia's 3310 to make a comeback later this month

According to a popular tipster, Evan Blass the device will make a comeback in the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona this year. The Nokia event is scheduled to happen on February 26.

Debit cards breach: 5 steps to stay protected from cyber threat

In the era of a fast-changing digital world, ordinary consumers usually find hard to catch up on matters related to security. However, here are some steps that  can help you protect or cut down the possible cyber threat.

KEEP YOUR PIN SECRET
Never write your password in your laptop or mobile phones. Try to memorize your PIN, and do not even write it on the back of your card. Do not let anyone else enter your PIN for you. Don't share your PIN over the telephone. If you use your debit card to make a purchase by phone, never disclose your PIN.

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Here’s how to start using WhatsApp on PC and Laptop

1. Visit WhatsApp.com.
2. Click on the “WhatsApp Web” link on the top menu. You’ll be presented with a page containing a QR Code.

1. Open WhatsApp on your phone. Click on “Settings” (the gear icon) at the bottom right of the screen. Then tap on “WhatsApp Web.” Tap on “Scan QR Code.” Hold your phone with the camera facing your computer monitor and point it towards the QR Code. When the code is identified, the WhatsApp web client will open.
2. Start chatting! The WhatsApp web client works best with the Chrome, Firefox, and Opera browsers.