July 27, 2021
Here’s a true story of a real crime and a real victim. An Arizona woman received a call on her smartphone from someone claiming to be a Verizon employee … and it all went downhill from there.
Have you ever bought a product that failed shortly after your purchase, and then, even though it had a warranty, you still couldn’t get it repaired?
July 26, 2021
We like to hold our cell phone numbers sacred, but that’s not always possible unless you know the secret ways to block your number when calling.
Another major ransomware attack took out thousands of companies … except this one ended quietly.
July 25, 2021
Adobe’s annual Global Emoji Trend Report claims emojis can spark positive conversations about cultural and societal issues. That’s probably why we’re constantly seeing new emojis hit our phones. One, in particular, is making waves.
July 24, 2021
Has the time finally come for you to drop your old telephone landline, save a few bucks and depend only on your mobile phone?
July 23, 2021
Before you get rid of old technology, whether giving it to another family member, selling it, or even throwing it into the recycle bin, you’ve got to take this important first step.
Should social media be held accountable for publishing false, defamatory and even libelous material — just like newspapers, radio and television?
July 22, 2021
It’s pretty easy to track down someone’s email address if you know the tricks of the trade.
Streaming services are having the same problem that plagued cable. Customers are asking, “Do we really need all of these services?” Here’s the full story.
July 21, 2021
You probably start the day clearing out emails that somehow made it through your spam filter. But what if it was you on the other side of that email?
For years, Google has stood firm: No one listens to your private conversations. Of course, no one ever believed Google because – for lack of a better word – it was a preposterous lie.
July 20, 2021
The cameras on our smartphones have reached a point that rivals professional equipment. In this episode, I’ll show you how to take commercial-quality photos and videos from your phone’s camera.
Here’s a headline I can’t help but raise an eyebrow at. Facebook is pouring a ton of dough into saving journalism — but I can’t help but wonder if this is just a well-dressed bribe.
July 19, 2021
It happens every summer. Someone either drops their phone into the swimming pool or an ocean wave slaps their phone out of their hands. That brings up the age-old question: Just how waterproof are our phones?
The admission from the White House that it’s “flagging” social media posts that it considers misinformation was downright frightening – regardless of who is the president.
July 18, 2021
There’s always at least some stress when buying a new car. But buying online has additional traps to scam you out of your money.
July 17, 2021
Summer’s in full swing, and millions are squeezing in as much vacation time as possible. While you’re scheduling some time off, scammers are working overtime to trick you with these fake vacation schemes.
July 16, 2021
Hidden deep in your TV’s settings menu, you have something called motion smoothing. This feature artificially adds frames to whatever you’re watching. It can make a world of difference.
If you ran Twitter, or any other social media platform, what would you do when users begin using emojis as racist insults?