AI is taking these jobs and creating these jobs
You’ve probably seen the headlines: “AI is coming for all our jobs.” But instead of you panicking, I did the hard work for you. I tracked down the 290-page Future of Jobs Report 2025 from the World Economic Forum and actually read it. Here’s what you really need to know (minus the fluff). The less-than-rosy […]
Gold grifters: The people behind a massive new scam operation
Yash Shah never thought he’d end up in jail. By his own account, he was just a “normal person” trying to make ends meet. Pick up a package, drop it off. Easy money. But that “easy money” landed him in a detention center, facing charges for his alleged role in one of the fastest-growing criminal […]
How to train your autocorrect to actually work
Steps to make autocorrect on Apple iPhone and Android work for you.
How to get a job as a mystery diner
Want to get paid to eat for free? Here’s your perfect side hustle.
How to spot a fake job
Have you heard of “ghost jobs”? They’re roles that don’t even exist posted to job sites. Tech expert Kim Komando wrote about it and how to spot them.
Tech how-to: Turn off built-in AI on your computer and phone
Ever feel like your apps are trying a little too hard to be helpful? Maybe they’re suggesting cringy replies, summarizing things you actually wanted to read, or just getting way too pushy. Let’s dive into how to turn off those AI features that just aren’t working for you. Start in the settings Look for the […]
What your brain has to do with hearing loss
Last year, my husband Barry lost hearing in one ear because of a virus. Suddenly, we were having issues communicating. I could tell it was impacting Barry so much more than that, though. The science behind hearing loss When your hearing fades, your brain scrambles to fill the gaps, like reading a book with missing […]
Best high-yield savings accounts for 2025
Danielle in Austin, Texas, asked me, “I see online banks that offer really high interest rates. Are they safe?”
Bots are talking to each other
Stop me if you’ve heard this one. One AI bot calls up another, and they chat back and forth in English. Once they realize they’re both AI, they switch to a secret-to-them language totally undecipherable to human ears. No punch line, because it’s not a joke. Watch this viral video from an AI hackathon that […]
Selling your car? Do this first
New cars are computers on wheels, tracking just as much about you as your phone does. Before you sell your car or return a lease, you need to take the time to wipe all that data. Otherwise, you’re handing over a digital diary of your life to anyone who knows where to look. Your car […]
Think your browser’s password manager is safe? Think again.
It’s so easy to click and save your passwords right to Chrome, Edge, Safari or any other browser. Have you ever stopped to think about just how bad an idea it is to do this? Anyone with access to your browser can jump right into any one of your accounts. Yup, even your banking and […]
Dark Web deep dive: Hitmen, hacking and credit cards
Yesterday I told you all about the Dark Web. Missed it? Part 1 is here. As expected, so many of you asked me, “Why the heck would you even go on the Dark Web?” It’s my job No, really! The fine folks at the Daily Mail asked if I’d do a Dark Web deep dive […]
I spent a day on the Dark Web [Part 1]
When I say Dark Web, what comes to mind? A hacker in a hoodie? Digital drug deals and hitmen for hire? Usually what our imagination cooks up is a lot more dramatic than reality. But when it comes to the Dark Web, not so much. I fired up the Tor browser and went digging into […]
Carmakers fight a rule that could save thousands of lives
I want you to stay ahead of the tech stories the mainstream media won’t touch. The other day I watched a Waymo speed up to run a red light. No matter how safe the autonomous car industry says they are, I still won’t get in one. I’d rather trust my own eyes. Car companies have […]
Weird things on Google Earth
I spent the first 10 years of my life in New Jersey. I still remember when I knocked out my front tooth on the swings and the time I threw a snowball at a police car and hit the cop inside on the head. That was bad. Seeing the house on Google took me back. […]
Mac and Windows how-to: Add widgets to your desktop
Right on my Mac desktop, I can check my mouse battery (38% and dropping), see where my son Ian is (at work), get the latest weather update (hello, sunny Phoenix!), and even keep track of time with a world clock. Widgets are like mini windows into your favorite apps, giving you instant info without the […]
Get everything Amazon collects and tracks about you
I was doing some research about Amazon and ran across a golden nugget I couldn’t wait to share with you. We all know Amazon tracks everything including what you browse, buy, watch and even ask Alexa. But here’s the surprise: You can download all of it. I’ll show you how. So, what kind of info […]
Chatbot privacy policies: Who’s collecting what?
Shocker! Another Communist China company was caught red-handed. DeepSeek AI shares user data with TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance. The BBC reports countries worldwide are yanking it from app stores, and I bet we’ll see bans here roll out soon. Here’s the bigger issue. AI chatbots are always on, always listening and always collecting data. Some […]
Delete these snoopy Chrome browser extensions
Browser extensions can collect as much or more as snoopy phone apps. Here are a few that are collecting way too much info.

