Tag: Android

Tech how-to: Check your phone for signs someone is watching

Worried someone is watching what you do? Check these settings on your phone.

Freebie alert: Apps that pay you to play

Legit apps that’ll pay you to shop, play games and take surveys.

Quick tech cleanup: Do this every 3 months

Is your digital life a mess? You can fix that in just a few minutes.

Fitness apps are selling your privacy – how to protect your data

Have any fitness apps on your phone? Here’s just how much data these apps collect and how it’s sold off.

How to run a 5-minute privacy check on your phone

You don’t want anyone snooping on your phone. Do this quick privacy audit to keep out prying eyes.

Retailers have so many ways to track you – Here’s how to fight back

You won’t believe how much info your grocery store has on you. Here are all the sneaky ways they track you and clever tips to outsmart them.

Tech how-to: Remove duplicate photos and declutter your digital library

Are your pics a mess? Mine were — until I took a few steps to clean them up once and for all.

Tech tip: Share your ETA on the go

Running late? I’ll explain how to share your ETA on the go with this handy hidden maps app feature.

Mysterious drones over New Jersey: Are they aliens?

I’ll break down the tech being used to solve the mystery.

Security tip: Next time you stay at a hotel, turn on your VPN

It’s just not for your home devices — here’s how your VPN can be a multipurpose digital survival tool wherever you’re using it.

Area codes and numbers that are probably spam

Here’s how to spot scam calls faster and the privacy tool I use to cut these calls to zero.

Job site comparison: LinkedIn vs. ZipRecruiter vs. Craigslist

Looking to hire your next superstar? Here’s why LinkedIn should be your go-to resource.

Stop annoying political texts

Political texts driving you crazy? Here are smart tips to stop them, no matter your device.

Why you need a VPN (even if you’re not tech-savvy)

We’ve found the perfect VPN for those who are not tech-savvy and everyone else.

VPNs: How they work and how to choose the best one for you

Why you should use a VPN service for your smartphone, tablets, laptops and computers.

How the government spies on you

Government agencies know more about you than you think. Here’s how to opt out of facial recognition and other government tracking.

How to stop spam texts for good

Sick of getting spam texts all the time? Kim shares spam text do’s and don’ts, plus a great way to stop the barrage altogether.

How to deal with a cyberstalker

More victims of cyberstalking are reaching out to me for advice.

Overwhelmed with spam texts? Do this now

Simple steps to stop those annoying spam text messages.

Best ways to block scam calls – And an easier way to stop scammers

From taking advantage of carrier tools to using third-party apps, here are the best ways to stop scam calls in their tracks.