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You probably use Perplexity as a quick answer machine. Instead of Google Search, you ask Perplexity questions, and it responds with citations you can check yourself. While Perplexity is good at this, the scope of what the service can do (especially in the paid tiers) goes way beyond. After integrating some built-in features, harnessing the power of Perplexity Computer's background processing, and adding the Comet AI browser to the mix, you can turn Perplexity from yet another AI service into a fully fledged research assistant to help you get things done quickly. Set Perplexity as your default search engine for faster access Credit: Khamosh Pathak ...

Signal is one of the most secure encrypted communication platforms available, but that doesn't mean it's impenetrable against bad actors. Earlier this year, for example, the FBI was able to recover deleted Signal messages from a defendant's iPhone thanks to a vulnerability in how notifications are stored. (Apple has since patched this flaw.) Now, the app is a target for hackers, who are impersonating Signal's support team in a sophisticated phishing scam aimed at gaining access to secure chat backups. Here's what you need to know to protect your Signal account. How the latest Signal scam worksAs TechCrunch reports, threat actors are using an account titled "Signal Support" to send phishing messages to prospective targets requesting the recipient's recovery key. The message warns that backu...

Venmo is among the most widely used peer-to-peer payment platforms, used for everything from splitting bills to making purchases from merchants both small and large. The app has a number of built-in features that make it easier to manage expenses, collect funds, and keep your data private and money safe along the way, but they aren't always obvious. Here are 10 tips and tricks you can use to get the most out of Venmo. Make your Friends list private to protect your account from scammersBy default, Venmo makes your friends list public, which means it is visible to anyone logged into Venmo. Scammers can capitalize on this by impersonating people you know—using their name, profile picture, and similar username—and trick you into sending money to fake accounts. To hide this list, go to Me...