For how important it is, it sure is easy to forget about your trusty router that works 24/7. Routers are crucial to sending strong, reliable internet to your devices, but when’s the last time you made sure it’s locked down from hackers? Tap or click for five essential router security settings to keep hackers out …
NASHVILLE – People in Nashville shared their thoughts with Fox News about Facebook as the tech giant faces an onslaught of negative attention, particularly after earlier this month a whistleblower leaked thousands of internal documents alleging the company consistently chooses profit over safety. Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Thursday the company would rebrand itself …
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When was the last time you left the house without your phone? Me neither. The moment your phone goes missing, panic sets in. Tap or click for a method to find your phone, even if it’s buried somewhere where you can’t hear the ringer. When you’re out and about and realize your battery life is low, what can you do? Keep …
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Digital junk piles up too quickly. Look no further than your phone and all those blurry photos and old screenshots in your gallery. What you don’t see are the invasive tracking cookies saved in your smartphone. Tap or click for a short privacy how-to everyone should read. Clutter on your computer can be even tougher …
Computer a mess? Your 5-step quick plan to clean it up Read More »
When our TVs were smaller, seeing that black screen wasn’t a big deal. In the age of cheap big screens, they’re an eyesore. That’s especially true if your TV is dusty and smudged. There’s a right way and a wrong way to clean your screen. Tap or click here for the steps pros know to …
Tech how-to: Show photos saved on your phone on your TV Read More »
I have lost count of how many times I’ve been asked, “Are my devices listening?” I will tell you this: They are always listening for the wake word, and tech companies admit smart assistants mishear commands more often than any of us would like. Tap or click to stop your smart assistants from hearing what …
Still using Facebook? 3 ways to make sure it’s not listening Read More »
OK, I admit it. I’m a sucker for the latest gadget. I bought a smart notebook with all the upgrades to write my daily to-do lists digitally. Yeah, $600 later, I’ve used it eleven times. It’s easy to waste money on tech. Tap or click for ways you might be throwing away money and solutions …
Tech tip: Digitize your handwritten notes or copy text from a photo Read More »
The holiday shopping season arrives earlier every year. In 2021, it’s not only a retailer’s strategy to get you to spend more money. Supply chain disruptions and chip shortages mean buying specific items will be more challenging and more expensive. Before you pull out your wallet, clever crooks are after your hard-earned cash. Amazon text …
It happens. The longer we keep our devices, the more cluttered they become. Open your phone’s app tray for a great example. How many are sitting there that you haven’t opened in months or years? This clutter isn’t just annoying — it can be dangerous, too. Tap or click for the smart way to delete …
Tech cleanup: Files and folders taking valuable storage from your PC Read More »
Your phone’s photo library is good for more than just selfies and pictures of food for Instagram. Most of us have enough screenshots, memes, and other junk clogging things up that it’s hard even to see the photos we need to access quickly. I put together an easy guide to clear out the mess. Tap …
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday that Canada will decide within weeks whether to allow Chinese tech giant Huawei into the country’s next-generation 5G wireless networks and noted that major telecommunication companies have already started to remove Huawei from their networks. Canada and its security agencies have been studying whether to use equipment from Huawei …
Trudeau: Canada’s decision on whether to allow Huawei is coming Read More »
You might laugh thinking about all the random Google searches you’ve done over the years. Imagine someone getting access to that list, and you might instead shudder in embarrassment. Did you know your entire Google history is accessible online? If you’re signed in, a snoop can poke through it all. Tap or click here for …
Google knows what you type, watch, and say — unless you take these steps Read More »
Look around your house. How much do you think you have spent on gadgets and tech subscriptions over the years? With shiny new gear popping up daily and yet another streaming service there to woo you, it’s hard to stop the flow of cash. I can help. Tap or click for all the best ways …
Tech is expensive! Ways you’re wasting money and smart fixes to save Read More »
We used to download apps, enable permissions, and share data without giving it a second thought. These days, most people want more control over their info. That starts with protecting yourself from endless data breaches, leaks, and hacks. When was the last time you checked to make sure your info isn’t floating around the web …
Your apps are watching everywhere you go unless you change this setting Read More »
There are more features and tricks hiding in your Mac or PC than most people will ever know. You can do even more if you know the right software to download. If you’re relying on your computer’s built-in spell check to catch all your grammar mistakes, for example, it’s time to upgrade. Here are five …
9 free software copycats that work better than the real expensive programs Read More »
My mother recently needed medical tests in another state. She asked me to carry her COVID vaccination card and said, “Be sure to put the card in a safe place where we can find it quickly.” There’s a much better way to have proof of that fragile card. I showed Mom first how to save …
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