October 17, 2025

Geocaching turns 25, and it’s never been cooler 🎉

The weekend is here, and it’s hard to believe that geocaching recently turned 25 years old. It’s still going strong with over 3.4 million caches hidden around the world. I used to do geocaching with my son Ian. It’s a lot of fun.  Whether you’re looking for a new way to get your steps in, […]

September 30, 2025

Free cloud storage: What you really get and what to do when it runs out

You set your phone to back up photos, turn on file sync, and next thing you know, you get a message: “Storage full.” Wait, what the heck happened? Let’s clear up your cloud storage confusion. 🎁 What you get for free 📸 How fast does it go? I want you to have an idea of […]

July 6, 2025

Take a trip back to your childhood home, no plane ticket required

That’s my childhood home above at 111 Washington Avenue, South Amboy, NJ. I was about 10 when I knocked out my front tooth on the swing set. There was also the day when I made the very bad decision to throw a snowball at a passing police car while the officer had his windows open. […]

June 22, 2025

Tech that rescues your family lore

That’s my dad in the photo. I used a tool called Remini (more about it below) to sharpen and enhance the image. Pretty amazing, right? The original is on the left, and the clearer, AI-upgraded version is on the right. I bet you probably have boxes (or albums or old hard drives) full of family […]

June 3, 2025

Food companies hate this app

Healthy eating isn’t just trending, it’s something I’ve lived my whole life. I read every label, choose organic whenever I can and try to never eat processed foods. Knowing what’s going into your body matters, and I’ve always believed that. But even with all that vigilance, it’s easy to get duped by “natural” and “wholesome” […]

May 12, 2025

Outsource your memory, keep your genius

Your brain is meat. Beautiful, magical meat.  But it loses things. Important things like “brilliant 4 a.m. business idea” slip into the gray matter of the most sophisticated organ on the planet.  That’s why the smartest people I know (including me!) have a “second brain.” A digital vault that catches ideas, plans, reminders and projects […]

April 5, 2025

Easy ways to tidy up your tech

We all love a clean house, but what about your digital life? Clutter builds up fast: old contacts, forgotten files, 127 versions of the same photo and a desktop that’s basically an overflowing junk drawer. That doesn’t just hog storage, it slows down your tech and drains your focus.  Let’s tackle it, step-by-step. I’m here […]

March 27, 2025

Tech how-to: Delete apps the right way

I just swiped through my apps and found, uh, six I’ve never used or haven’t opened in months. Yep, it even happens to me. You have grand plans to meditate, organize your to-dos, fix your pics, whatever, and you download an app for the job. But then, the romance ends. You should know that it’s […]

March 8, 2025

How to train your autocorrect to actually work

Steps to make autocorrect on Apple iPhone and Android work for you.

January 25, 2025
location data on google, apple devices

Delete location sharing apps – How to share in the ones you use

More and more location-sharing apps have been caught selling your data to third parties. Here’s how to use the stuff built into your phone already.

January 24, 2025
Weather apps

Most accurate weather apps depending on where you live

Stay ahead of bad weather with these top-rated apps and sites.

January 1, 2025
Tech how-to: Relive 2024 in a picture-perfect recap

Tech how-to: Relive 2024 in a picture-perfect recap

There are built-in ways to share your 2024 pics, just like Spotify Wrapped for music. Steps here.

December 29, 2024
People turning to AI to communicate with deceased loved ones

Life after death: AI chatbots bringing lost loved ones back

Can AI help ease the pain of losing a loved one? Here are a few platforms that use AI to help people reconnect with those they’ve lost.

December 21, 2024
google maps update

Tech tip: Share your ETA on the go

Running late? I’ll explain how to share your ETA on the go with this handy hidden maps app feature.

October 19, 2024
Tech how-to: Switch to a beta browser

Tech how-to: Switch to a beta browser

The beta versions of browsers let you access all the neat, new features before anyone else. Here’s how to try ’em out.

June 21, 2023
social media privacy mistake

PSA: Stop sharing your phone’s address book with apps that ask for it

When you share your contacts with social media, you’re sharing all their information as well. Here’s how to disable this option.

December 31, 2022

5 simple, useful Google Sheets formulas everyone should know

Improve your money management game by making financial spreadsheets. Pro tip: Use formulas. Here are the best Google Sheets formulas.

July 16, 2022

Best timekeeping, accounting and money-management software

Time is money, and the right software can help you get more of both. Here are Kim’s picks for business accounting software for hourly workers.

June 19, 2021

10 apps you need to remove from your phone now

10 malicious apps you should remove from your phone now.

February 20, 2021

Data security tip: Best tax prep software, ranked

Tax season is in full swing. Like every tax season, scammers are on the hunt for unwitting victims. Watch out for these common fraud schemes.