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.

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.

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.

Apple’s new gear: An $800 watch and $1,200 phone

Everything you need to know about Apple’s 2023 iPhones, Apple Watches and more.

Find out who’s calling you from an unknown or blocked number

See who’s calling from unknown or blocked numbers. Sniff out scam calls with a few of these tricks, starting with tracing techniques.

Small biz or side hustle tip: Manage appointments and rentals with these tips and tech tools

Want to get better at juggling different appointments? Maybe you’re looking for a good small business scheduling app.

Small biz tip: How to set up an authenticator to protect your work accounts

Use authenticator apps for your work accounts to protect company data and thwart hackers. These tools trump 2FA texts in terms of security.