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Now's the time to talk to your kids about deepfakes
Put a pic of your child online? Here’s why you should rethink that, in one minute.
The online review problem is getting worse
If you’re like me, you scan online reviews before adding that big “something” to a shopping cart … choosing a new plumber or finding a place to get sushi — OK, you get the idea. And you probably are like me: Up to 99% of buyers look up online reviews before purchasing, well, anything.
TikTok is watching its employees with surveillance tools
If you’ve ever thought of building something as big as the Komando Media Empire, you must know that teamwork and collaboration are key. That’s why we’re all three days a week (at least) in the broadcast center. I would never implement what TikTok is doing with RTO (return to office) policies.
Meeting schedule packed? Use these Google Calendar tricks for easier planning
Let me put it this way. If you’re not using Google Calendar (it’s free), you’re missing out. Here are some things you can do with it.
Personal appointments and events: Beyond birthdays and meetings, manage personal commitments from school dates and doctor’s appointments to spa days.
Do you make these common spelling mistakes?
When I think “embarrassing searches,” they’re not … those kinds. They’re the ones where I’m trying to figure out how to spell a word I definitely should know how to spell. I’m not alone. We all use search engines as a dictionary these days.
The wacky world of Elon Musk
Ever wanted to get inside the brain of one of today’s most infamous names in tech? The new book “Elon Musk” contains over 600 pages of juicy details about Musk’s life, from childhood through the wild twists and turns of the X (formerly Twitter) takeover.
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6 signs your phone is on its last legs
There are two kinds of people: Those who upgrade to new devices anytime something shiny catches their eye and those who wait until their beloved gadgets finally bite the dust before upgrading.
When it comes to phones, there are warning signs yours is on the way out. My recommendation: Save your money and wait till you can say “Yes” to most of the tells on this list before buying a new one.
Shortcut to find where a show or movie is streaming
A friend is raving about a new show you just have to watch. You’re in, you’re excited and then you realize, “Oh, it’s on a streaming service I don’t subscribe to.”
The problem used to be there wasn’t anything to watch. Now, there are too many places to watch shows and movies. Here’s a fast, easy way to find out what’s available where.
Top 10 most dangerous cities in America, ranked
Hold on to your hat because this list might be more alarming than your worst tech glitches. Security Gauge pulled crime data from 18,000 agencies — including the FBI and local police — to find the most dangerous U.S. cities in 2023. Did yours make the list?
Sick of being online? This guy ditched the internet for year
Just imagine! No more checking email, logging in, authentication codes, memes and seeing photos of your best friend’s meals. You might yearn for some disconnection, but it’s really difficult. Most of everyone’s work is on the computer.
Appliances and smart devices caught spying the MOST
It’s no secret our devices spy on us. The shocker is that it goes way beyond smartphones and laptops. That smart fridge of yours just might be tracking your eating habits and selling them to advertisers. Still want another beer?