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Don't sleep next to your phone – it could explode
It makes sense to charge your phone while you snooze. But here’s the reason it’s dangerous, in 60 seconds.
This herbal supplement sold online is killing people
Have you seen signs for kratom at your local gas station or smoke shop? It’s probably on the counter right next to the erectile dysfunction pills. It’s also for sale all over the internet and social media.
While some claim the herbal supplement changed their lives, handling pain management and promoting wellness, there’s a dark underbelly. People taking it are dying.
Find out who's calling you from an unknown or blocked number
Scam and spam calls are getting more common. And they’re hard not to answer because the number comes up as “unknown.” When there’s no caller ID number, you can’t be sure if it’s a spam caller or an important call you’ve been waiting for.
Top US hiking trails for explorers
Picture this: You’re gazing out over a vista that seems to stretch to the ends of the Earth. Your heart races with anticipation as you set foot on a hidden gem of a hiking trail. The scent of pine fills the air as you wind your way through lush forests and ascend to a peak that rewards you with a panoramic view fit for a king.
Neighbors bashing you online? Check Nextdoor's top trending discussions
The web is chock full of hilarious snippets and screenshots of neighbors gone wild across the country, all documented in the Nextdoor app.
Like the house blasting “Sweet Child O’ Mine” for three days straight. Hey, there are worse songs. Or how about those friendly people around the corner offering free (already cut open) avocados and expired salad dressing? Umm, pass.
Steps to find out if your vehicle was just recalled due to safety issues
Bad news, Ford drivers. More than 870,000 Ford F-150s have been recalled for faulty parking brakes.
Have a 2021 to 2023 model? Use the steps below to check your VIN. Don’t wait — 19 drivers have reported that their parking brakes came on while driving.
Step-by-step guide to changing iPhone app icons
The iPhone has always been a trendsetter in the world of technology. With every update, Apple brings new features and customization options to please its users.
One such feature is the ability to change app icons. This is the perfect tool to highlight now since Twitter, I mean X, recently changed its iconic name and app logo to a somewhat silly X. If you’re old-school and want to return to the original icon, you can.
Ransomware targeting schools becoming a serious problem
You’re target No. 1 for hackers. Get this: 80% of schools suffered ransomware attacks last year. That number is only growing.
Security company Sophos polled IT professionals, including 400 who work in education. U.S. institutions are a “prime target” — much more than schools in other countries.
The dark truth of a fake killer-for-hire website
You wouldn’t hire a hitman on the internet … would you? Even if you wouldn’t, plenty of people would and actually did.
Buckle your seatbelts, folks. This ride’s a wild one.
The best browser setting you’ve never checked
Every day is full of choices. I’m not sure we need 30 flavors of chips lining grocery store aisles, but it’s nice to have options when it comes to tech. The trick is knowing what you can customize.
Take your browser and all those tabs. Whether you hate clutter and want to start fresh each time, or you like everything exactly where you left it and want all your tabs to reopen when you turn on your computer … both are possible.
“Hey Kim, what streaming device should I get?”
I get this question often enough that I thought I’d share it with you here. The answer, of course, is it depends. I’ll walk you through a few of the best options out there — and who they’re best for.
Your TV might be smart enough that all the apps you need are built-in. That’s not true for a lot of them, and honestly, streaming boxes and sticks are easier to use.