Tag: internet

5 cool tricks for your router

You never hear anyone say, “This router is amazing. It changed my life!” It’s sad because that little guy controls your entire home’s internet.

Selling your car? Do this first

New cars are computers on wheels, tracking just as much about you as your phone does. Before you sell your car or return a lease, you need to take the time to wipe all that data. Otherwise, you’re handing over a digital diary of your life to anyone who knows where to look. Your car […]

I spent a day on the Dark Web [Part 1]

When I say Dark Web, what comes to mind? A hacker in a hoodie? Digital drug deals and hitmen for hire? Usually what our imagination cooks up is a lot more dramatic than reality. But when it comes to the Dark Web, not so much. I fired up the Tor browser and went digging into […]

Delete these snoopy Chrome browser extensions

Browser extensions can collect as much or more as snoopy phone apps. Here are a few that are collecting way too much info.

6 signs your vacation rental is a scam

Booking a rental property for your next vacation? There’s a scam for that!

5 cool ways to use your home network (beyond getting online)

From sharing printers to creating a personalized streaming service, you’re sure to learn something new.

CES 2025: AI everything, waterless coffee maker, wearable for your face

My takes on this year’s winners and losers from CES 2025

Every parent should read this

Kids are such big targets online — here’s how to keep yours safe.

The folks trading retirement for influencer status

Simple steps to making big bucks on social media as a grandfluencer.

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.

Mysterious drones over New Jersey: Are they aliens?

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

Why I used Incogni to wipe my info off the internet

Data brokers and people-search sites eat up private data and sell it to anyone willing to pay. Here’s how to remove yours.

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.

Best way to stop spam texts for good

Tired of spam calls and texts? Here’s my easy solution to protect your personal info and stop annoying messages.

How to stay safe on public Wi-Fi

Steps to stay safe using public Wi-Fi.

15 out-of-the-box ways to make extra cash from anywhere

Love walking dogs? Want to rent your extra rooms or even your pool? We searched the web and found some fun ways to make cash from your home.

I wasted 36 hours trying to do it myself

Hundreds of sites collect your personal info, and they all make it extremely hard to remove it. Here’s how I reclaimed mine.

5 things you should never put on a resume

Now that bots are scanning resumes, an AI program could reject our resume before a hiring manager even sees it. Here’s how to make the cut.

5 free resources to grow your business

From MailChimp for free emails to Vistaprint for free business cards, here are the best free small business resources to take advantage of.

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.