You can always save money on textbooks by buying online, going ebook , or renting what you need. But there are riskier ways to save a buck that just may yield even greater payoff, such as getting the international or earlier edition of the text, or avoiding the purchase altogether. You already know that the textbook system is a scam. Publishers often crank out new editions without making substantial changes. Schools follow standard procedure over saving students money. And sometimes a class hardly uses the textbook at all. If getting that perfect A is what you’re aiming for, it’s safer to play by the rules and buy your the required edition. However, if you just need to pass, are taking the class for fun, or are really that stripped for cash, consider the alternatives. And keep in mind that none of these alternatives come without some risk involved. The Risky Route to Obtaining Your Textbooks Before you invest time or money in any alternative to buying straight from the … [Read more...] about Three Potentially Risky Ways to Save a Lot on Textbooks
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How to Clear Cache on Amazon Fire TV
If you’re experiencing issues with your Amazon Fire TV apps, clearing the cache can be a solution. We’ll guide you through the process of deleting the temporary files on your Fire TV device. What Is the Cache on Amazon Fire TV Devices? The cache is a set of temporary files that your installed apps create during normal function. These cache files efficiently serve your apps with the data they require. However, these cache files sometimes get corrupted, and as a result, your apps suffer from various issues. Clearing the cache helps fix those issues. Doing so does not delete your app or the data you have saved in it, so don’t worry about losing any functionality. Be aware, though, that on your Amazon Fire TV device, you can only clear the cache on a per-app basis; there is no way to clear the entire cache for the device at once. RELATED: How to Clear an App's Data and Cache on Android to Solve Common Problems Clear the App Cache on Amazon Fire TV Devices To start … [Read more...] about How to Clear Cache on Amazon Fire TV
The Best Outdoor Speakers of 2023
Table of Contents What to Look For in Outdoor Speakers in 2023 Frequently Asked Questions Best Outdoor Speaker Overall: Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 2 Best Budget Outdoor Speaker: Tribit StormBox Best Bluetooth Outdoor Speaker: JBL Charge 5 Best Portable Outdoor Speaker: JBL Clip 4 Best Wireless Outdoor Speaker: Bose SoundLink Revolve+ (Series II) Best Outdoor Speaker System: Polk Audio Atrium 4 Outdoor Speakers Update, 01/29/2023: We’ve reviewed our recommendations and are confident these are still the best outdoor speakers you can buy. What to Look For in Outdoor Speakers in 2023 Not only do we want to take music everywhere we go, but we love to share it with others as well. Of course, that’s easier said than done, especially if you’re outside the home. With outdoor speakers, you need to balance audio performance, weather resistance, and portability to find the right solution for you. The first decision you’ll need to make when it comes to outdoor … [Read more...] about The Best Outdoor Speakers of 2023
Best VPN routers (February 2023): top routers for Virtual Private Networks
The best VPN routers to make use of your virtual private network connection A Virtual Private Network (VPN) (opens in new tab) is an essential service for maintaining your online privacy, and it’s really easy to use: install an app, tap a button, and you’re protected in seconds. But what if you’re looking to protect everything in your home? Use a VPN router, and there’s no need to install apps everywhere and learn how they work. Just connect your phones, tablets, laptops, smart TVs and anything Wi-Fi-enabled to the router, and it automatically shields all your online activities from attackers. We’ve uncovered the routers with the best VPN functionality, the most capable firmware, and how widely they’re supported by the top VPN providers. Of course you’re looking for a great router, too, so we also pay close attention to design, connectivity, speed, coverage, and bonus features such as parental controls. So, read on for our list of the best VPN routers, and at the end, … [Read more...] about Best VPN routers (February 2023): top routers for Virtual Private Networks
This PoS malware blocks contactless payments to steal credit card data
Audio player loading… Cybersecurity researchers have spotted new versions of a known Point of Sale (PoS) malware (opens in new tab) that blocks advanced features to be able to steal credit card data. The team from Kaspersky observed the Prilex PoS malware versions 06.03.8070, 06.03.8072, and 06.03.8080, in the wild. These versions were released in November 2022, and prevent the terminal from accepting contactless credit card transactions. Contactless transactions, made possible due to near-field communication (NFC) chips found in both PoS terminals on one end, and credit/debit cards, smartphones and smart watches on the other, exploded in popularity during the Covid-19 pandemic. The technology allows consumers to purchase goods and services without actually inserting their credit cards, making it almost impossible for hackers to steal the data via PoS malware. Swiping away the data However to work around this issue, the threat actors deployed a new … [Read more...] about This PoS malware blocks contactless payments to steal credit card data
Survey Reveals Financial Industry’s Top 4 AI Priorities for 2023
For several years, NVIDIA has been working with some of the world’s leading financial institutions to develop and execute a wide range of rapidly evolving AI strategies. For the past three years, we’ve asked them to tell us collectively what’s on the top of their minds. Sometimes the results are just what we thought they’d be, and other times they’re truly surprising. This year’s survey, conducted in a time of continued macroeconomic uncertainty, the results were a little of both. From banking and fintech institutions to insurance and asset management firms, the goals remain the same — find ways to more accurately manage risk, enhance efficiencies to reduce operating costs, and improve experiences for clients and customers. By digging in deeper, we were able to learn which areas of AI are of most interest as well as a bit more. Below are the top four findings we gleaned from our “ State of AI in Financial Services: 2023 Trends ” survey taken by nearly 500 global financial … [Read more...] about Survey Reveals Financial Industry’s Top 4 AI Priorities for 2023
Republican States Ask Federal Judge to End DACA
A group of nine Republican states, led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, asked a federal judge on Tuesday to overrule President Joe Biden’s updated Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. “This lawsuit is about the scope of executive power, not the wisdom of any particular immigration policy,” the states argued in their motion for summary judgment. “No President can unilaterally override Congress’s duly enacted laws simply because he prefers different policy choices.” The lawsuit will be heard before U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen, who held that the 2012 Obama-era DACA memo was unlawful in the Summer of 2021. Hanen’s ruling was ultimately upheld by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. However, the Fifth Circuit remanded the case to the district court in light of an updated DACA rule Biden issued that went into effect on October 31. Immigration advocates rally to urge to urge Congress to pass permanent protections for DACA recipients and … [Read more...] about Republican States Ask Federal Judge to End DACA
DDoS attacks against financial firms and banks sees huge rise
Audio player loading… Distributed Denial of Service ( DDoS (opens in new tab) ) attacks are a growing problem around the world, but organizations in Europe are particularly feeling the sting, new research has found. A report (opens in new tab) from the Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center (FS-ISAC) and Akamai, claim the number of DDoS attacks against financial firms increased by almost a quarter (22%) year-on-year. Analyzing the period between November 2021 and November 2022, the researchers found that in Europe alone, the number of DDoS attacks rose by almost three-quarters (73%), making it the region with the highest rise. Of all the DDoS attacks that happened in Europe in this timeframe, roughly half targeted financial institutions. Crime and hacktivism DDoS attacks work by sending so many bogus traffic requests to the target website that the server simply can’t handle it all and freezes, crashes, or otherwise becomes unable to … [Read more...] about DDoS attacks against financial firms and banks sees huge rise
1Password is bringing some major updates to its password manager
Audio player loading… Popular password manager 1Password has announced (opens in new tab) big changes coming to its recently upgraded iteration. Based on feedback from social media, user forums and app store reviews, 1Password has revamped its software, making it easier for first time users and promising particular improvements for iPhone app users. There is no specific date for when the entirety of the updates will arrive in 1Password 8, but the company says it will be in the near future, with some features, already live on certain platforms. TechRadar Pro needs you! (opens in new tab) our survey (opens in new tab) and telling us your opinions and views about the tech industry in 2023. It will only take a few minutes and all your answers will be anonymous and confidential. Thank you again for helping us make TechRadar Pro even better. D. Athow, Managing Editor New features One new feature soon to come will be the ability to … [Read more...] about 1Password is bringing some major updates to its password manager
The Best Budget Speakers of 2023
Table of Contents What to Look For in a Budget Speaker in 2023 Frequently Asked Questions Best Budget Speaker Overall: Tribit StormBox Micro Best Budget Bluetooth Speaker: DOSS Soundbox Best Budget Bookshelf Speaker: ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2 Best Budget Portable Speaker: Anker Soundcore 2 Best Budget Smart Speaker: Amazon Echo Dot Best Budget Soundbar: Bestisan BYL S9920 Best Budget Subwoofer: Monoprice 60-Watt Powered Subwoofer Update, 01/29/2023: We’ve reviewed our recommendations and are confident these are still the best budget speakers you can buy. What to Look For in a Budget Speaker in 2023 Different people have different needs, so we’ve included a few different types of speakers on this list. You’ll find bookshelf speakers, Bluetooth speakers , soundbars , smart speakers , and subwoofers . The first thing you need to think about is what you’re buying speakers for. Bookshelf speakers can be useful for both music and movies, but a portable … [Read more...] about The Best Budget Speakers of 2023