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Don’t always trust what your Caller ID says – Information on a Telephone Collection Scam (Video via Fox 29 Philly)

Alex — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:02:00 +0000

There are now easy and cheap ways to “fool” caller id technology. Unfortunately, the bad guys have found new scam spoofing Caller ID. There are numerous apps and services that allow you to change what is shown someone’s Caller ID for just a few dollars investment.

Latest Facebook Scams 2/11/12–2/20/12

Alex — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:58:00 +0000

The information on the latest Facebook scams over the past week. Thanks to the TGM friends over at Facecrooks.com for the information.

Twitter stores full iPhone contact list for 18 months, after scan (Via LA Times)

Alex — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:48:00 +0000

In case you didn’t see it, there is an interesting report from the LA Times where Twitter acknowledges that mobile users who tap “find friends” on the Twitter phone app will have their entire address book uploaded to Twitter (where the info can stay for up to 18 months)

Android Powered Media Player on sale today (2/11) on Woot

Alex — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:39:00 +0000

If you are looking for the Android experience without having to get a phone (and a phone plan) or having a tablet, Woot.com has a deal for you. The only catch is that the deal is only for today 2/11/12. Today on Woot you can get the Philips Android-Power Media Player for $89.99 (+$5 shipping).

Latest Facebook Scams for the week ending 2/10/12

Alex — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:10:00 +0000

If you or your Facebook friends are falling for tricks like this, it’s time to get yourself informed of the latest threats. Here are the latest scams seen over the past week on Facebook

Software: MSN for iPad (Free App)

Alex — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:13:00 +0000

On a post on the MSN blog, Microsoft announced today the availability of the MSN app for iPad. You can now download the MSN app on the iTunes App Store in the US, UK, Canada, France

Shopping: Xbox 360 Live Gold – 12 Month Membership on Sale for $39.99 (Via GameStop) (US Only)

Alex — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:43:00 +0000

For those who have Xbox Live Gold Memberships or if you are considering moving your live membership from silver to gold, this is a really good time. GameStop is currently offering the Live Gold 12 month membership for $39.99 (That’s $20 off the regular price)

Latest Facebook Scams for the week ending 2/3/12

Alex — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:39:00 +0000

Here are the latest scams seen over the past week (2/3/12) on Facebook. As always, Tech Geek and More would like to thank our friends over at Facecrooks.com for letting us share this information.

Jan 2012 – Thank You for visiting Tech Geek and More

Alex — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:47:00 +0000

As we start February, I just want to take the time to say Thank you to everyone who visited Tech Geek and More in January. We are still a small site, and we know it, there are no big heads here, but we continue to grow. January 2012 continued the trend of being out best month ever (according to Google analytics), with over 12,000 visits and over 47,000 page views. The mission of “Technology explained for all” continues in 2012….please check in regularly, and let us know what you think. Lastly, a very BIG Thank you also goes to those who have been involved with developing Tech Geek and More….. I couldn’t have done this without you.

(Via Phandroid) BB Playbook users can expect the OS 2.0 update shortly

Alex — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:42:10 +0000

I know there are a few Blackberry Playbook tablet users out there. According to Phandroid BB Playbook users can expect the OS 2.0 update that will give you among other features - native email client - the ability to play Android apps....