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Signs that your Mac computer is infected with viruses and how to get rid of them

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If your Mac is working strangely, for example, strange ads appear in places where no ads usually appear, or it has become too slow, your computer may be infected with a virus as a result of downloading applications from untrusted sources, or for some other reason. If you're concerned about a virus on your computer, you can check your operating system for viruses, and we'll explain how: Can Mac computers get viruses? Although Mac computers are commonly believed to be immune to viruses, they can be infected with viruses, and the following are examples of some of the most common viruses in Mac computers: Silver Sparrow virus : Targets Mac computers running the M1 chip. It uses the JavaScript API installed in macOS to execute commands, and is known to connect to its servers once an hour. GoSearch22 virus : Also called Pirri it is the first malware to target Mac computers running the M1 chip. The virus itself is an ad program, which adds ads in places where they don't normally

How to know if you are being tracked and spied on using AirTag in Android

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Apple AirTags are tracking devices integrated into the company's search network. Therefore, other than reading their content through NFC, Android's compatibility with AirTags is low. This is a real privacy issue because if someone tries to track you down and you don't have an iPhone, you won't be able to figure it out in the first place. Android is unable to detect by itself if there is an AirTag near the user. Someone can take advantage of this circumstance to place one of these devices in a strategic area and know your every move. Doesn't look good, does it?  The solution now comes in the form of a formal application. We explain how to tell if someone is tracking you using AirTag from an Android phone. - Use Apple Tracker Detector  Apple has an official Android app that helps you find trackers, i.e. nearby AirTags that have been disconnected from the user they belong to. The app is available on the Google Play Store and you can download it for free by clickin

How to Set Up the Built-in Two-Factor Authentication Code Generator for iPhone 

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With online account hacking becoming increasingly widespread, it has become imperative for all users to ensure that they are taking all the security measures at their disposal. One of the best ways to protect any account online is to use two-factor authentication (2FA). Two-factor authentication provides strong security during sign-in attempts by requiring the user to provide additional information that only the account holder knows, such as a code that gets a text message to the user's phone number, or a code generated by a two-factor authentication app. In iOS 15 and later, Apple has added a built-in two-factor authentication feature that allows your iPhone to be used to generate verification codes to provide more security when logging into different accounts online. If a site or app requires two-factor authentication (2FA), you can set up verification codes for it without downloading a third-party app. The iPhone's built-in code generator, once set up, automatically genera

How to unsend emails in Gmail

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If you use Gmail to conduct email messaging on your phone or computer, it's a good idea to familiarize yourself with the Undo Send, which allows you to unsend emails in the Gmail app or in the desktop version within 5 seconds of pressing the Send button. This feature is useful for times when you forget to attach a file in the email, or notice that you mistyped a person's name or word after pressing the send button. The following steps explain how to undo sending email in Gmail, and how to extend the undo time to more than 5 seconds. How to unsend emails in Gmail: To use the (Undo Send) feature in Gmail, follow these steps: After you've finished typing the email in Gmail, press the Send button. Immediately after clicking the send button, a notification will appear at the bottom of the screen containing the Undo button, click it. Your original message will reappear, allowing you to make any changes. How to extend the undo period in Gmail: By default, Gmail gives you five se

Tips to keep your phone strong for longer

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Smartphones have become an essential part of our lives, and they cannot be dispensed with, but over time using the phone, you will notice that the battery power drains faster, and the storage space runs out due to the large number of photos, videos, and documents, in addition to scratches resulting from the phone falling or colliding with solid objects. All of these things make you think about buying a new phone, but there are several things you can do to continue using your current phone for as long as possible, including the following: 1- Update your phone's operating system regularly: Many people ignore the notification on their phone when a new system update is available. People often wait days or weeks before updating the operating system in their phone to the latest version. But that could negatively affect the performance of their phones. Software updates contain fixes for bugs that appeared in previous updates, as well as features to improve performance and better app compa

Free course from Harvard to learn artificial intelligence (ai)

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Artificial intelligence (ai) has made a significant impact in the technical market in all its major fields and functions, and its popularity has increased over the past few months, as both companies and the public have seen first-hand examples of its potential applications, such as: ChatGPT that offers text generation, DALL-E, and Midjourny, which offers image generation from text. A Gartner survey showed that 80% of executives believe that automation can be applied to any business decision, and that companies are starting to apply AI more. As Dell said in its 2023 Technology Outlook: "Artificial intelligence will become the main driver of innovation for this year." This growth indicates an increased demand for AI engineers, and other jobs related to the field. Harvard University, one of the most prestigious universities in the world, has begun offering courses on the latest technologies, including artificial intelligence. Course: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence us

How to activate parental controls in Google Play

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Nowadays, many children spend several hours a week using phones or tablets, so monitor the content they access, and allow them to use age-appropriate apps and games In order to protect them from psychological and physical harm. The Google Play Store contains millions of applications and games that cover the needs of all age groups, but some applications may not suit some groups, especially children, so the need to use parental controls built into devices comes to restrict their access to applications and content that do not suit them. Here's how to activate Google Play's parental control feature: When activating the parental control feature on your Android device, you can select the content that can be downloaded or purchased from Google Play by age group, and to activate it, you can follow these steps: - Go to Google Play on your phone, or any Android device your kids use. -Tap the account picture in the top-left corner. Click on the Settings option. -Tap the Family section.

How to customize Gmail notifications in Android and iPhone

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Sometimes you may notice an important message in your email in the Gmail application without receiving a notification of its arrival, it may be because Gmail did not classify this message as a priority, and did not send you a notification when it arrived, because the default settings for Gmail notifications are for priority messages. But you can customize the Gmail app notifications on Android and iPhone phones to receive notifications of all incoming messages to your email, and we'll explain how: How to customize Gmail app notifications for Android and iPhone: There's a setting in the Gmail app that allows you to configure the types of emails that notify you when they arrive, as this setting provides three options: All, (High priority only), and None. As mentioned earlier, the default setting allows Gmail to only notify you of high-priority emails, but this setting may cause you to not receive a notification about emails that Gmail failed to classify as high priority. If it

Everything you need to know about the mastermind behind ChatGPT

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ChatGPT  has ushered in a whole new era in the world of technology. Its growing popularity has got people talking about AI and its potential even though it has been around for a while, from students who use it to write articles to programmers who rely on it to automate some tasks. The huge success of the  ChatGPT  bot - which has become the fastest growing application in history - has prompted big tech companies to quickly introduce updates and new products to keep pace with the new era of  AI  that we are witnessing. in addition to;  This robot sparked a fierce new competition between Google and Microsoft over the integration of generative artificial intelligence into search engines, as Microsoft seeks to get rid of Google's dominance in the market for search engines and web browsers. With a lot of talk about ChatGPT ;  Let's get to know Sam Altman, the mastermind behind it, because he is the CEO of OpenAI and co-founded it in 2015. Sam Altman, 37, has become the most excitin

How to delete Instagram account permanently or temporarily

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Instagram  is one of the most popular social media platforms in the world, with over a billion monthly active users. However, sometimes you need to take a break from the platform for personal or professional reasons. There can be several reasons  why  you should choose to delete your Instagram account. This can be for privacy reasons, social media addiction, negative mental health effects, and many more. If you are someone looking to delete your Instagram account, this guide is for you. In this guide, you will learn how to delete your Instagram account permanently or temporarily. But before deleting your Instagram account, you should know what happens when you delete your Instagram account. What happens when you delete an Instagram account  1- Your account, including your profile, photos, videos, comments, likes, and followers, will be permanently deleted. 2- You will not be able to reactivate your account or retrieve any content or information that was in it. 3- The account username w

How can you change your home or company address in Google Maps?

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Google Maps allows you to set your home or business address so you can quickly find directions to and from your home. So if you recently moved to a new home or relocated your company to a new city; You can update this data in Google Maps to get the best user experience. You can change your home or business address in Google Maps through the desktop version or the mobile app, and Google will then sync it across all your devices. First, how to change your home address using your phone's Google Maps app: -Go to the Google Maps app on your phone. -Click on your photo or initials that appear in the upper-right corner. -Click on the (Settings) option. -Click on the option (Modify home or work address) Edit home or work. -Tap the menu icon which is the three horizontal dots next to your current home address. -From the menu, select Edit home. -You'll see a search bar with your old home address, tap the (X) next to the address shown in the search bar. -Enter your new address in the