How to tell if someone was snooping on your PC

Open/download audio

Are you worried about creeps stalking your every move online? Listen to this one-minute podcast for an easy way to tell if someone’s watching you.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tags: choices, online, podcasts, snooping


How to use Safe Mode to diagnose problems on your Windows PC

Are you having trouble surfing the internet? It could be a simple issue with your web browser. Tap or click here for five ways to speed it up.

The problem could be deeper, though. There might be something wrong with your Windows PC. If you’re experiencing poor performance or crashing apps, pay attention. There’s a real problem behind every surface-level symptom.

Continue reading

John Oliver busts data brokers, spurs Congress to action

Data brokers know if you have cancer, diabetes or a baby on the way. You might think that’s illegal under HIPAA — but as John Oliver revealed in his show “Last Week Tonight,” many data brokers reveal highly sensitive medical information. To urge Congress to limit data collection, he essentially blackmailed lawmakers with private data he legally obtained.

Continue reading

Clever shopping ‘research project’ scam is back – Don’t fall for it

Everybody loves a good bargain, and what can be better than getting paid to go shopping?

Not so fast. Scammers use a variety of tricks to steal your information or load malware onto your device. Well, they’re at it once again.

Continue reading

As predicted, Elon Musk offers to buy Twitter in a hostile takeover attempt

The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution forbids Congress from making any law that discriminates against any religion or restricts freedom of speech, freedom of the press, the right to assemble, or protest.

It’s often called upon in regards to social media. But platforms can ban or censor users at their discretion. The thing is that these platforms are not government entities and are not breaking any laws. Regardless, a new platform touts a focus on freedom of speech and is gaining followers fast. Tap or click here for our report on this Twitter alternative.

Continue reading

Prime Video connectivity issues? Watch out for scammers and fake fees

There are few things more frustrating than when you tuck in to stream your favorite show with a bowl of popcorn and you run into connectivity issues. Buffering is one of the biggest mood killers and can undoubtedly ruin what was supposed to be a relaxing evening.

Continue reading

10 Apple Watch tricks you'll wish you knew sooner

Are you making the most of your Apple Watch? The truth is your smartwatch is capable of so much more than people know. For example, the Apple Watch has life-saving features. Tap or click here to learn how to enable them.

Continue reading

How you can use secret alerts to catch snoops in your home

There’s a lot to worry about when you have guests over, like whether they will like your food or if your house is clean enough. Depending on how scrupulous your guests are, they might start sneaking around and rifling through your things. Here’s a helpful tip if you’re wondering how to catch snoops.

Continue reading

Why it’s a really bad idea to keep sharing your streaming passwords

Netflix might be the king of streaming, but a company doesn’t stay on top by giving its service away for free. To deter cord-cutters from sharing account login details, Netflix is testing an extra $2 charge for those caught doing it.

Continue reading

Still haven't filed? Avoid these last-minute tax scams

Tax Day is less than a week away. That’s right. You have until Monday, April 18.

Did you file federal tax income for 2018? If not, you may have a refund waiting to be claimed. The deadline for that is the same as the one to file your 2021 taxes. Tap or click here for more information on claiming what could be hundreds of dollars.

Continue reading

What this optical illusion reveals about your brain

Have you ever wondered what influences your personality? Researchers are always trying to figure out what makes people tick. But while they might be no closer to an answer, one thing is clear: people see and interpret images very differently.

Continue reading