Tech predictions for 2018

Open/download audioWhat will technology look like in 2018

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

Tags: tech, technology


How you can tell when someone is seeing your text messages

Have you ever sent a text without getting a reply? It happens to us all, and it’s frustrating. But what if you could tell that your message went through, and that the person actually read it? In this helpful tip, I’ll walk you through the setting tweak that controls this.

Continue reading

5 apps I put on my mother's phone and tablet

One of the best things about my job is the fact that I’m always hearing about new gadgets and apps that can help you, my listeners. But, as I find these new tools, I also enjoy sharing them with my family.

Continue reading

Why turning off your startup items will make you so much happier

Ever wondered why your computer seems to boot up slower and longer each time you start it up? The longer you’ve had it, it feels like the worse it gets. Yep, a long startup time is one of the most aggravating ordeals for a computer user.

Continue reading

6 mistakes you make that shorten the life of your gadgets

Ever notice that a year after you get your new tablet, laptop, or phone the battery tends to mysteriously start dying at an alarming rate? The batteries on these mobile devices do not last forever, but there are ways to make them last longer.

Continue reading

Are you smarter than a 10-year-old? Try this tricky quiz

You think you have a pretty good head on your shoulders, but most of us have forgotten a lot of what we learned in grade school! This fun quiz will put you to the test.

Continue reading

Amazon delivery late? Use this to request compensation

One of the main reasons why people shell out the yearly fee for an Amazon Prime membership is the guaranteed two-day shipping times for almost every item.

Put an item in your cart, check out and two days (or fewer) later, your package arrives. No fuss, no stress – instant gratification. And for the most part, the guaranteed Prime delivery times are reliable.

Continue reading

5 tricks only Android pros know

Smartphones have become an integral part of our lives and our identity. Are you an Android owner? I bet you enjoy the flexibility of apps and the huge amount of features that come with your device. Android phones are known for versatility and customization.

Continue reading

New Report: Apple admits to slowing down old iPhones

It’s been an ongoing, conspiracy driven topic for a long time. Does Apple sabotage your phone to make you buy a new one? Some research says no, others say yes.

Continue reading

Woman uses Bible to teach online scammers a lesson

Internet trolls are terrible, they just try to get a rise out of people for no good reason. But one lady turned the tables on a would-be scammer.

Continue reading

7 reasons why you still might want a real camera

When you want to snap a quick photo, chances are you reach for your smartphone rather than a real, standalone camera. But real cameras still have a lot of advantages over even the best phone cameras.

Continue reading