May 22, 2025

Location tracking: Your unsolicited life memoir

Think you’re off the grid? Think again. Your phone is basically a chatty little informant. While you were living your life, grabbing coffee, sneaking off for that totally relaxing solo cabin trip, it was logging every move like a nosy aunt with a snooping addiction.  It’s all tucked inside a setting most people have never […]

May 13, 2025

Who’s watching your phone?

I’ve been hearing lately from more and more people who believe they’re being watched or listened to through their phones. Whether it’s an ex, a snooping spouse or someone with too much time and too little ethics, digital stalking is real and it’s sneaky.  If your gut is telling you something’s off, don’t brush it […]

April 5, 2025

Easy ways to tidy up your tech

We all love a clean house, but what about your digital life? Clutter builds up fast: old contacts, forgotten files, 127 versions of the same photo and a desktop that’s basically an overflowing junk drawer. That doesn’t just hog storage, it slows down your tech and drains your focus.  Let’s tackle it, step-by-step. I’m here […]

March 24, 2025

Creepy data grab and how to make it stop

This is the kind of thing that makes you wish flip phones were still a thing. The world has moved from marketing to digital profiling. We are being tracked like never before. Advertising giant Publicis Groupe just released a video bragging that its CoreAI platform tracks a staggering 91% of all adult internet users. Yes, […]

March 13, 2025

Flying or cruising? They’re watching you.

You might not realize it, but airlines and cruise lines collect a lot of data, from your seat choice to the websites you browse on their Wi-Fi.

February 20, 2025

Get everything Amazon collects and tracks about you

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 […]

January 17, 2025

Wait, are public phone chargers dangerous?

A few clever ways to keep your devices juiced without fear of being infected with malware

January 5, 2025
CES 2025: What’s coming at this year’s tech show

CES 2025: What’s coming at this year’s tech show

The latest and greatest in appliances, cars, AI and lots more

December 24, 2024
6 ways SEO will improve website optimization

Fix your website! 4 ways to get more people to your site using SEO

This tip will help you master content creation, meta tags, page speed, mobile responsiveness and more website optimization strategies.

December 18, 2024

Your IP address: What it is and why you need to protect yours if you care about privacy

Your IP address plays a vital role in privacy. We’ll explain why your IP address is important and the best way to stay protected.

December 12, 2024

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.

October 22, 2024
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3 security steps every small business needs to take right now

Small business security tips to protect you, your employees and your data from cybercriminals.

August 26, 2024

The danger of free VPNs

Free VPNs can sell your data for a profit, thus compromising your privacy. Use this instead.

August 9, 2024

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.

May 13, 2024

How to deal with a cyberstalker

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

December 28, 2022

Where to put your router for better speeds

If you want good Wi-Fi, find the best location for your router. The ideal spot can maximize your coverage. Follow these steps to speed up your internet.

November 2, 2022

Have a website? Run it through these free online tests

These free online tests will help optimize your website.

June 5, 2022

Looking for a remote job? Use these tips to find a high-quality gig

Ready for remote work? But be careful: There are scams everywhere. Follow these five tips to find legitimate work-from-home jobs.

February 12, 2022
Fake targeted ads on social media

Own a business? 3 places to run ads

If you want to reach a specialized digital audience, take advantage of ad tracking technology at Google, Facebook and LinkedIn. Start here.

February 8, 2022

Your ISP is watching — Here’s what it knows about you

An FTC study from October 2021 says your ISP collects location history, emails, TV watching and more. Do this to protect your privacy.