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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Browser extensions can collect as much or more as snoopy phone apps. Here are a few that are collecting way too much info.
Why does it seem like you get ads for what you just talked about? Here’s how this sneaky tracking really works.
Score the best deals on airfare and more, plus my VIP experience secrets
Payment apps are handy, but there are some settings you need to be careful with.
The records, including IP addresses, were just leaked by some random Chinese company. I’ll tell you all about it, with steps you can take to protect yourself.
Happy Valentine’s Day! I share some of my tech loves that you’ll love, too.
I’ll break down why and what it could mean for the future of AI.
Have you heard of “forever chemicals?” I’ll break down PFAS and explain why you should be worried.
Worried someone is watching what you do? Check these settings on your phone.
When it comes to tech myths, I’ve heard ‘em all. Here are some popular ones, debunked.
Small-business tips and tricks you won’t find anywhere else
