Freeze! Stop car thieves with simple trick
Q A FRIEND OF MINE PUTS HER CAR KEYS IN THE FREEZER “TO STOP CAR THIEVES.” IS SHE NUTS? A. Car thieves are increasingly taking advantage of keyless entry systems to break into cars or steal them outright. A freezer can block the remote-entry fob’s wireless signal and thwart the thieves.
HACKERS ATTACK THROUGH LEGITIMATE SITES
Q I heard on your national radio show that hackers found a way to spread viruses using popular websites. Can you tell me more?
A: Hackers trick ad networks to distribute malicious ads to major sites like The New York Times, BBC, AOL and other sites that get a lot of traffic.
Clicking on a compromised ad takes you to a site that attacks your computer.
KINDLE BOOKS ANYWHERE
Q I see discounted Kindle books on Amazon, but I don’t have a Kindle. How can I take advantage of the deals?
A: You can get the Kindle app for your Android or Apple tablet or smartphone.
This way you can buy, download and display Kindle books.
There’s also a Kindle program for computers.
ORGANIZE YOUR PHOTOS
Q I’ve got a ton of photos scattered on my smartphone.
What’s a good way to organize the mess?
A: Try apps like Tidy (Android, Apple; free) and Sortpad (Apple; free). For moving photos off your gadget to free up space, take a look at Google Photos (Android, Apple; free) and Room For More (Android, Apple; free).
TRAVELING WITH KIDS
Q I’m taking my five kids on our first road trip. Yes, I am crazy. What can I do to keep them entertained?
A: There are plenty of fun road-trip games for your smartphone or tablet. Look at States and Pl8s (Plates) (Apple; $1) or Road Trip Bingo (Apple; $2) for interactive fun. There’s also the classic game MadLibs (Android, Apple; free) and apps like Drawing Desk (Android, Apple; free) to let the kids doodle without the mess and hassle of crayons. You can download 500 Coloring Pages (Android, Apple; $2) if your children prefer coloring to drawing.