Security

Another malware issue and this time it’s with some Android devices

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SECURITY NEWS – Last week, I wrote an article about some brands/models of mini PCs selling with pre-installed malware. As a result of that article, two mini PCs that we reviewed here on The Gadgeteer were found to have malware installed. That prompted a new rule for the team to do malware scans for any […]

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Mini PCs = Big risks? Malware found on 2 machines we recently reviewed!

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SECURITY NEWS – Yesterday, one of our readers sent me an email that said: Some of the Chinese mini-pcs you are recommending are shipping with spyware factory installed, according to Tom’s Hardware. Just thought you should know. I replied back asking for the link to the article, which was: Mini PC maker ships systems with

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You’ll feel like James Bond when you use the GUMOZU Hidden Devices Detector

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DEAL NEWS – Am I the only person who feels a tiny bit paranoid when renting a place using VRBO or Airbnb? I always wonder if the owner has the place bugged with cameras just to keep an eye on things. The GUMOZU G66 Hidden Devices Detector is an inexpensive gadget that you can take

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Lockly Smart Safe review – One clever box

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REVIEW – During my time with the FBI, I remember the keycard access controllers were combined with the incredibly clever Hirsch ScramblePads. Think of your regular ATM keypad, but the numbers underneath the buttons change each time you enter your code. This increases security since it’s harder to “crack” the code just by fingerprint smudges

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Here’s the perfect wireless charger for paranoid people

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NEWS – If you fear that people are listening to you through your phone, then the Pozio (sounds like pause-ee-o) charging cradle was made just for you. If your phone can charge wirelessly (even with a case), then it will work with the Pozio cradle which uses a subaudible tone to prevent eavesdropping through your

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OneModern S8 Fingerprint Encrypted Portable 500GB SSD Review

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REVIEW – I have a cadre of portable backup drives that I use on a regular basis.  Most of them are your standard sized backup drive about the size of a man’s regular sized wallet. In the past I have experienced computers that just died and I lost all the files on the harddrive. So

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Firewalla Gold multi-gigabit cyber security firewall and router review

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REVIEW – It is no secret that internet-connected devices expose us all to very destructive dangers that lurk online. This is an even more sensitive and alarming issue for those of us that have children, and there is or definitely should be a need for a  greater sense of awareness and desire to monitor and

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Spy-Fy puts your iPhone’s privacy in your hands

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NEWS – iPhone 11 and 12 owners who are concerned about privacy will want to check out these specially designed cases from Spy-Fy. In addition to protecting your phone from everyday wear and drops, these cases have built-in camera covers for the front and back iPhone cameras. When you need privacy, slide the cover closed,

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Silent Pocket protects your devices from wireless intrusion

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NEWS – The sheer number of electronic and wireless devices that we carry and use regularly has increased in the past several years.  They provide us with the ability to communicate with others, entertain ourselves, perform tasks, work, and do innumerable other activities.  But the very electronic components that make these devices so users can

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3M™ Gold Privacy Filter with 3M™ COMPLY™ Attachment System review

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This is a sponsored post written by me Sponsored by 3M. All opinions are 100% mine. REVIEW – If you ever try to use your laptop on a plane, train, bus, etc, you’ve probably noticed the person next to you trying to sneak a peek at your screen. It’s only human nature to want to

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