July 12, 2025

Adpocalypse survival guide

“Kim, I am so sick and tired of all the ads on websites. It feels like they’ve gotten worse since ChatGPT is taking away site traffic from Google. How do I block the annoying ads?” — Terry in Ohio Terry, you’re right. Websites are loading up with more ads than ever.  Pop-ups, auto-playing videos, banners […]

December 6, 2024
October 19, 2024
Tech how-to: Switch to a beta browser

Tech how-to: Switch to a beta browser

The beta versions of browsers let you access all the neat, new features before anyone else. Here’s how to try ’em out.

July 17, 2023

Incognito mode doesn’t do what you might think – Here’s the truth

Incognito mode in your browser serves a purpose, but here’s what it doesn’t do: Make you invisible.

May 22, 2023
Clear browser cache in Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge and Opera

How to clear your browser cache in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari and Brave

Want to speed up your computer? In this step-by-step guide, we’ll show you how to clear your cache on any browser.

December 12, 2022

Does a VPN slow down your connection? Answers to 6 common VPN questions

From how VPNs work to what they’ll protect you against and more, we’ve got answers to the top questions people have about VPNs.

March 8, 2022
How to avoid losing your crypto to scammers

Crypto tip: Simple mistake costs man $120K – Don’t let it happen to you

How to protect your cryptocurrency from scammers and hackers.

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.

September 13, 2021

If you get a document from a stranger, delete it! Here’s why

Microsoft browser warning! Critical flaw makes it easy for users to be hacked.

May 10, 2021

Shopping today? Use this free plugin to potentially save even more with just one click

Finding coupon codes that work is a huge time waster. Luckily, there’s a tool that can do all the hard work for you.

May 8, 2021

Use Amazon? Make these 5 changes now to protect your privacy

5 critical Amazon privacy settings to change right away.

January 22, 2021

This handy Chrome update helps fix your bad passwords

The latest Google Chrome update includes a feature that will not only identify your compromised passwords but weak ones as well.

November 16, 2020

Google Search alternatives that respect your privacy

If you want to get away from data-hungry Google, here are some search alternatives that are more focused on privacy.

June 22, 2020

7 pro tips to speed up your old computer

If you have an older desktop, save big bucks and just fix it up like new.

February 16, 2019

Create easy-to-remember yet super-tough passwords

With so many accounts getting hacked, I can’t emphasize enough the importance of basic safety measures. Having a password doesn’t do you much good if it’s “12345.” Still, it’s not exactly easy to come up with strong passwords that are also easy to remember.

August 14, 2018

Is your browser secure? See if it needs updating

Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari and Opera. What do all these things have in common? They’re all web browsers, and they all need to be kept up to date to stay safe online. But each of these has multiple versions out there. How can you keep it all straight, and know that your browser is updated? Find out in seconds with this cool site.