Tag: settings

4 insider hacks to slash your monthly bills today

This is the money-saving advice you deserved in school but never got. Threaten. Decline. Save money.

Practical gifts under $50 that people will actually use

Hunting for budget-friendly gifts? I rounded up the practical picks everyone actually uses. And yes, they’re all on sale.

The spy in your rental car

Stop syncing your contacts with a rental car. Even one button tap can share way too much.

Deals to gift yourself (or someone else)

Grooming precision, sound sleep and hydrated lips all on sale right now.

Smart ways to handle all the holiday deliveries

Getting ready for the avalanche of packages? This guide will keep you out of delivery limbo.

Tech secrets only the pros know

We’ve all been there. Your screen goes black, but you can still hear the audio. You’re trying to move the cursor on your phone, but your thumb’s too big to land in the right spot. Or your Android suddenly turns into a sluggish mess, and you’re ready to throw your $1,000 phone out the window. […]

Top early Black Friday tech gifts

Black Friday is coming in hot, and I’ve rounded up 13 awesome gadgets that are on sale now and make great gifts. Holiday hero mode: ON. 🤖 Roborock Q7 M5+ (49% off) Save $210! This robot vac and mop combo cleans the floors and rugs but also recognizes shoes, cords, socks and even dog poop. […]

AI’s in the driver’s seat, and it’s drunk

I just read a jaw-dropping research paper out of Cornell University that hasn’t hit the headlines anywhere yet. Welcome to our new world. Scammers are using AI photos to create fake car accidents. I’m talking crash photos, damage reports, even fake driver’s licenses all crafted by AI in minutes. Fraudsters are submitting fake claims to […]

Stop one-touch theft

Tap-to-pay is slick, fast and super convenient until it isn’t. Scammers have figured out how to use that same technology to steal your money without you even knowing. It’s called “ghost tapping,” and it’s spreading so fast, the BBB issued a major alert about it. 💳 How it works A scammer carries a hidden NFC […]

Unleash your inner IT overlord

I read every comment you leave at the end of this newsletter, and one theme always stands out: You want to know all the hidden things your tech can do!  Lucky for you, uncovering those “I had no idea!” moments is my superpower.  🪟 Secret Windows restart trick Frequent shutdowns can fix most computer issues, […]

7 quick tech fixes that’ll make you feel like a genius

It’s Saturday, which means two things: So let’s channel that procrastination energy into productivity. I’m talking about the satisfying kind where you fix stuff in under a minute and feel wildly accomplished. Here are tech issues you can squash today. No tools, tech support or curse words required. 1. Fix your smart TV Screen flickering? […]

Protecting yourself from voice scams

Voice cloning has left the lab. Soon enough, you might hear your voice and think, Wait, is that me or an AI? AI isn’t just being used to revive dead rappers or prank your boss with Drake impressions. Scammers are generating voices to fake kidnappings, drain bank accounts and impersonate your kid in crisis.  You […]

Top scams spreading right now

Every crime has a setup. In five recent cases, scammers turned online breadcrumbs into jackpots. I want you to know how to make sure you’re not their next payday. ❤️‍🩹 Your relationships Scammers stalk grief like predators. A Pennsylvania widow was conned out of her entire life savings, over $200,000 plus her home, by a […]

Transformers? More like informers

Remember Knight Rider? The 1980s TV show where a detective teams up with his sidekick, a talking car named KITT. This snarky, futuristic AI on wheels could leap over obstacles, drive itself at high speeds and sniff out bad guys from miles away. Or how about The Love Bug? Herbie, the VW Beetle, had a […]

Guess who’s spying from your bookshelf

With more than 500 million Alexa-enabled devices sold worldwide, odds are you’ve got one sitting on your counter or desk, quietly glowing, always listening. Ever mutter something like, “I need new jeans,” and suddenly your phone’s serving up Levi’s ads? Creepy coincidence or hot mic in action? Alexa is always in listening mode, waiting for […]

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 […]

Health data, now with ad targeting

Your smartwatch is great for counting steps and buzzing you when you’ve been sitting on your butt too long. But have you ever stopped to think where all that personal data is going? From sleep patterns to how stressed you are on a Tuesday afternoon, it’s all being logged in a digital diary. And guess […]

Hidden setting lets apps spy on you through Bluetooth

Think Bluetooth is just for headphones and car calls? Think again. It’s one of the sneakiest ways apps track you, and most people have no clue it’s happening.  Even when GPS is off, your phone is constantly “sniffing” for nearby devices like AirTags, smartwatches and fitness trackers. That’s normal.  Here’s where it gets shady: Some […]

Your phone’s more intimate than your diary

Our phones hold everything: photos, texts, money apps, health info, even our bad selfies. Handing over access to your partner? That’s not just convenient. That’s trust on a whole new level.  Some people think it’s the 2025 version of giving someone a house key. Others worry it’s a recipe for drama, or even the prequel […]

Your phone is tracking you even when you think it’s not

You know that little GPS icon that pops up when an app is using your location? That’s the polite part. The tip of the iceberg. The warm handshake before your phone whispers your every movement to Big Tech behind your back.  Your phone has more than one way to know where you are. Cell towers, […]