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What the Tech: Gift Ideas for Her

If you search Amazon for gift ideas for women, you're not going to see many tech gadgets. But women do love tech and they're going to love these gifts and be surprised you thought of them.

What The Tech?: Shipping Scams

Scammers are working as hard as delivery drivers around the holidays trying to trick shoppers into giving them account information, even credit card numbers. And between now and Christmas, they may get in touch with you, disguised as someone from Amazon, Walmart, or UPS.

What The Tech?: Amazon Vine Voices

if you shop online --you probably read reviews of the products before deciding what to buy. Many online reviews are fakes. WCCB Charlotte's Jamey Tucker explains, why amazon sends out thousands of free products in exchange for honest reviews.

What The Tech: How To Spot Spoof Websites

Maybe you think you can spot a scam. They're all over the internet and in email and on social media sites. Some are easy to spot but many are dead-ringers for legitimate websites from reputable companies.

What The Tech: Google's Top Gift Searches

There's no shortage of hot-tech gadget lists this time of year. We've shared some with you as well. But to truly get a clear picture of truly hot or popular gifts of 2022, you must turn to Google.

What The Tech: App Of The Day, Giftster

Gift cards are fine if you want to surprise someone with an impersonal gift. A gift that says, 'happy holidays but I really didn't want to go to any trouble thinking of a gift for you.' A smartphone app called Gifster for iPhones and Android devices could be the answer for your family or friends who want to give and receive gifts they actually want.

What The Tech: Share The Meal

Most of us would like to do more to help people around the world who have trouble getting enough food to eat for their families but to be honest, it isn't always easy to give. We are busy, and finding a charity is one big reason we don't get it done. What if there was a way to give just by tapping your phone?

What The Tech: Google Search Tool

Whether you put it out there or not, everyone has a big digital footprint. Your name, email address, phone number, street address, and even what your house looks like from the street. All that information can be found with a simple Google Search. But it's rolling out an option where you can request having some of that information removed.

What The Tech: How to Use Old Smartphones

If you have a drawer full of old phones that are too old or too damaged to sell back, you're probably not alone. WCCB Charlotte's Jamey Tucker has some ideas on how to use them in today's What The Tech.

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