June 12, 2026

Scammers are mailing fake VA benefit postcards to veterans across the country

The VA issued an official warning June 10 about a wave of fraudulent postcards claiming veterans qualify for extra benefits through something called the “Veterans Savings Program.” No such program exists. The goal is to get you on the phone so scammers can steal your Social Security number and bank account information. Here’s what to do if one shows up in your mailbox.

April 24, 2026

Four companies control your printer. And your wallet.

HP just bricked another batch of printers with a firmware lock. Here’s the part nobody talks about: Four companies run the entire printer market, and they’ve been charging you perfume prices for a decade.

April 14, 2026

A booby-trapped PDF can take over your computer. Adobe just fixed it. Update now.

Hackers have been exploiting a flaw in Adobe Acrobat Reader since December. Opening a single PDF is all it takes. Here’s the two-minute fix.

November 26, 2025

Porch pirates are hacking tracking numbers to beat you home

Someone dressed as a trash bag to steal packages? That actually happened.

March 8, 2025

How to train your autocorrect to actually work

Steps to make autocorrect on Apple iPhone and Android work for you.

December 21, 2024
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Tech tip: Share your ETA on the go

Running late? I’ll explain how to share your ETA on the go with this handy hidden maps app feature.

September 14, 2023

5 steps to make sure hackers cannot access your home network and files

5 ways to keep hackers out of your home network and sensitive files.