Router Battery Backups & Tech Terms You're Saying Wrong

Did You Know?: If you’ve noticed an increase in spam phone calls from numbers that share your area code (and even resemble your own phone number beyond the area code), you’re experiencing a new telemarketing technique known as “neighbor spoofing” wherein the telemarketing agencies spoof phone numbers from your area code to trick people wary of out-of-state calls into answering their phones. [Read in Browser]( [How-To Geek]() March 30, 2022 Did You Know? If you’ve noticed an increase in spam phone calls from numbers that share your area code (and even resemble your own phone number beyond the area code), you’re experiencing a new telemarketing technique known as “neighbor spoofing” wherein the telemarketing agencies spoof phone numbers from your area code to trick people wary of out-of-state calls into answering their phones. [🎆 Microsoft backs down on Windows 11 browser choice]( Since Windows 11’s release, Microsoft has made it surprisingly difficult to change your default web browser on Windows 11. [The process took many clicks](, forcing you to change each individual file association one by one with nags begging you to keep using Edge each time. The situation was so bad that Mozilla built a workaround into Firefox—and then [Microsoft changed Windows 11 to block that workaround](. This is a prime example of a “[dark pattern](.” Sure, Windows 11 let you change your default browser, but the operating system’s design made it very tedious. That surely resulted in more people using Microsoft Edge. Now, Microsoft has backed down. A recent update for Windows 11 added [a “Set Default” button]( to save you a lot of clicks when changing your default browser. Finally. It’s especially sad it took so long because, these days, even Apple’s iPhones and iPads let you change your default web browser. 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We’re just saying there has to be a good reason more than 400,000 companies around the globe rely on RingCentral’s voice, text, conference, web meeting, and fax services to keep their employees connected and productive. [Click here to see what RingCentral can do for your business.]( [PlayStation Plus vs. Xbox Game Pass: Which Is Better?]( [PlayStation Plus vs. Xbox Game Pass: Which Is Better?]( Sony’s answer to Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass is a revised version of the existing PlayStation Plus service with several tiers to choose from. So which is superior, assuming you have access to both? Let’s take a look. [Read More »]( [PlayStation Plus Essential, Extra, and Premium: What’s the Difference?]( [PlayStation Plus Essential, Extra, and Premium: What’s the Difference?]( Sony is rolling its PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Now online gaming and cloud streaming services into one, with three tiers available at three different prices. The more you spend, the more you get. Let’s take a look at what each tier has to offer. [Read More »]( [Do I Need to Accept Cookies?]( [Do I Need to Accept Cookies?]( Let’s face it: Browser cookies are a part of modern life, and you need to accept them… Or do you? And why does every British website keep asking about cookies? We’ll show you why you actually have a choice. [Read More »]( LIFESAVVY [Here's What Those Numbers on Produce Stickers Mean]( [Here's What Those Numbers on Produce Stickers Mean]( All of your grocery store produce features a sticker. Most of the time, you’ll find the brand name and a barcode on them, both of which are pretty self-explanatory. However, you might have noticed four digits above the bar code, as well. What do those numbers mean? [Read More »]( Want to see more great content from LifeSavvy? Join the mailing list! [Sign Up for the LifeSavvy Newsletter]( LIFESAVVY [7 Tastier Ways to Add More Protein to Your Diet]( [7 Tastier Ways to Add More Protein to Your Diet]( Protein is essential for a healthy diet, and most of us get enough of this nutrient via our meals. However, there are many reasons why someone might want to boost their protein intake. If you’re sick of shakes and bars, here are some other ways you can boost your protein with each meal. [Read More »]( [5 Tech Terms You’re Saying Wrong]( [5 Tech Terms You’re Saying Wrong]( Spending a lot of time with technology often means reading terms before hearing them pronounced aloud. The first time you read a word will stick in your head, but it’s not always correct. You’re probably saying some terms wrong. 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