November 30, 2025

Watch where you click for those amazing deals

“Kim, I pride myself on being internet smart. Yesterday, in the heat of hunting for a specific sold-out gift, I got sloppy. I saw a link for a ‘Flash Sale’ that looked legitimate. I clicked it, and immediately knew something was wrong. The URL looked weird, a pop-up flashed, my browser started acting erratic and […]

September 23, 2025

Meet the scammers driving your neighborhood

Ever get one of those weird texts that says something like, “Your package is waiting” or “Click here to unlock your cash reward”? We all have. Most people figure it’s just a scammy mass text from some sketchy website. You can’t be so sure anymore. What if I told you those shady texts didn’t come […]

September 17, 2025

Your new router might be a waste of money

You’ve probably seen the sales pitches. “Get blazing-fast Wi-Fi 7 with internet speeds like you’ve never seen before. Just $600 for a new state-of-the-art router!” Let me save you money. 🤑 The reality check Yes, Wi-Fi 7 is fast. Theoretical speeds reach up to 46 Gbps. That’s 46,000 Mbps, compared to Wi-Fi 6, which tops […]

September 10, 2025

The catfisher in the minivan

Alert: This article is a spoiler for Unknown Number: The High School Catfish on Netflix.  Imagine you’re a high school girl. Your phone won’t stop buzzing. It’s not friendly DMs, texts or social media notifications. Instead, hundreds of cruel, anonymous messages flood in, calling you names, threatening you, turning your friends against you and even […]

August 19, 2025

🚗💨 Your ‘smart’ car could be days away from going dumb

Here’s something used car dealers and private sellers won’t shout from the rooftops. The average new car has 1,400 to 1,500 semiconductor chips. And high-end EVs? Try 3,000. Those computer chips power everything from heated seats to emergency crash alerts.  The problem: When the car’s network or software support ends, so do those fancy features. […]

August 13, 2025

TSA’s new travel warning: Don’t fall for ‘Free Airport Wi-Fi’

You know the drill: You hit the airport, find a seat near your gate, and your first thought is, Where’s the free Wi-Fi? You see a network called “Free Airport Wi-Fi” or “Airport_Guest” and think, Perfect. The TSA says: Stop right there. Their latest warning is the digital equivalent of “Don’t take candy from strangers.” […]

August 10, 2025

Old-school static wins the spy wars

This is one of the coolest things I’ve learned recently: Foreign intelligence agencies still use good ol’ radio to share top secrets. Even with all the powerful tech at their fingertips, radio use in espionage has actually gone up in popularity since the 2010s. Pretty wild. Russia in particular loves this technique. Why? Intelligence agencies […]

July 23, 2025

Router secrets unlocked

Your router has more to offer than just an on/off switch. One of the best ways to boost your Wi-Fi performance is to outsmart the interference swirling all around you. Let’s talk about bands. Not the type that “break up” and go on a reunion tour when they run out of money. I’m talking about […]

July 22, 2025

Your pocket scientist is smarter than you think

I read a geeky article that I think you’ll also find amazing.  Google quietly used its Android operating system to turn billions of phones into the largest earthquake detection network in human history. Your Android phone can warn you about an earthquake before the shaking even starts. It’s built right in. You can do the […]

April 26, 2025

Wi-Fi slow? It’s probably this

You pay for high-speed internet, but your current connection is slower than your mom who took nine months to come up with a good joke. Something’s off, and no, it’s not Mercury in retrograde (this time).  Enter: DNS. 🧠 Wait, what’s DNS? DNS stands for Domain Name System. It’s like your computer’s address book. When […]

April 24, 2025

This 15-digit code is your stolen phone insurance

If your smartphone was ever lost or stolen, would you know what to do? Lock it remotely, call your carrier or use a tracking app. That’s a start.

March 23, 2025

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.

March 3, 2025
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Best high-yield savings accounts for 2025

Danielle in Austin, Texas, asked me, “I see online banks that offer really high interest rates. Are they safe?”

February 27, 2025

Dark Web deep dive: Hitmen, hacking and credit cards

Yesterday I told you all about the Dark Web. Missed it? Part 1 is here. As expected, so many of you asked me, “Why the heck would you even go on the Dark Web?” It’s my job No, really! The fine folks at the Daily Mail asked if I’d do a Dark Web deep dive […]

February 18, 2025

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.

February 2, 2025
Larry Ellison, AI and a future right out of 1984

Larry Ellison, AI and a future right out of ‘1984’

The next phase of surveillance may be AI that watches, records and analyzes every single thing we do.

January 24, 2025
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Most accurate weather apps depending on where you live

Stay ahead of bad weather with these top-rated apps and sites.

December 20, 2024

Looking for work? 5 mistakes that will hurt your chances of getting hired

Make LinkedIn work for you by asking for recommendations, highlighting your experience, avoiding indiscriminate connections and more.

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.