July 21, 2026
Your parents’ phone problems aren’t about the phone. They’re about having no one to ask.

Your parents’ phone problems aren’t about the phone. They’re about having no one to ask.

A 20-minute setup stops half the panicked calls. A carrier with a real human who answers stops the rest, for your folks and for you.

July 12, 2026
Why 911 can’t always find you when you call from a cell phone

Why 911 can’t always find you when you call from a cell phone

Uber can find your front door, but for years, 23 million 911 calls annually went to the wrong dispatch center. A federal fix just kicked in, but it still has holes. Here are the phone settings that close them.

July 3, 2026
9 movies that predicted the future

9 movies that predicted the future

It’s a long holiday weekend, and I’m doing something a little different. I’m queuing up the movies that called it: the ones that predicted the digital world we’re all living in. AI assistants, video calls, screens on everything. Hollywood saw it coming decades ago.  Grab the popcorn, and watch along with me. These flicks were […]

June 29, 2026
How to sweep your car and bags for hidden trackers

How to sweep your car and bags for hidden trackers

If you keep “running into” the same person or your gut says you’re being followed, you might be carrying a $30 tracker without knowing it. Here’s how to find it, what your phone misses and what to do before you touch it.

June 20, 2026
Amazon jumped the gun. Prime Day deals are here.

Amazon jumped the gun. Prime Day deals are here.

Inside: A 55-inch Fire TV, smart home upgrades, cleaning gadgets and travel essentials. Up to 50% off.

June 8, 2026
Your Wi-Fi router can “see” you move, even behind walls. No camera required.

Your Wi-Fi router can “see” you move, even behind walls. No camera required.

That box on your shelf isn’t just sending you Netflix. New Wi-Fi sensing reads how your body bends the signals bouncing around your home, accurately enough to track movement through walls. Here’s how it works, and why nobody asked your permission.

June 5, 2026
Medical devices in your home are quietly reporting on you to your insurer, which can cost you more.

Medical devices in your home are quietly reporting on you to your insurer, which can cost you more.

That CPAP machine? It tells your insurance company whether you used it enough. And it’s not the only device in your house keeping score. Here’s what’s phoning home while you sleep and what you can do about it.

May 13, 2026
Texas says Netflix was spying on your kids. And selling it.

Texas says Netflix was spying on your kids. And selling it.

Texas sued Netflix for secretly tracking your family’s every click and handing the data to strangers. Here’s exactly what got collected, how dark patterns kept you hooked and what to do about it right now.

You’re paying for internet you’re not getting. Here’s the proof.

You’re paying for internet you’re not getting. Here’s the proof.

You pay for 100 Mbps internet but only get 23 Mbps. Your bill includes “premium Wi-Fi” that’s just a rental fee for equipment you could own. Internet companies bank on you never checking.

May 11, 2026
How I found 11 hidden cameras in one Airbnb (and how to sweep your next room)

How I found 11 hidden cameras in one Airbnb (and how to sweep your next room)

I scrolled past the cable channels on the TV remote and saw live feeds of every room of the place I was staying in. The host’s excuse? “I forgot.” Here’s how to sweep your next rental in two minutes.

May 6, 2026
Your router got hacked. You don’t know it yet.

Your router got hacked. You don’t know it yet.

Your home Wi-Fi is the front door to everything you own online. Hackers know this. They’ve been quietly breaking into routers for months, watching everything you do. Here’s how to tell if yours is compromised.

April 25, 2026
Mom-umental gift ideas for Mother’s Day

Mom-umental gift ideas for Mother’s Day

Inside: A smart photo frame that updates itself, a keepsake journal, gift boxes and more items she’ll use and brag about.

April 15, 2026
Protect your privacy: 10 tools that help guard your ID

Protect your privacy: 10 tools that help guard your ID

Inside: encrypted drives, signal-blocking bags, spy cam detectors and more. Some are under $15.

April 14, 2026
5 things making all your tech miserable right now (and how to fix every one)

5 things making all your tech miserable right now (and how to fix every one)

Your phone, computer, Wi-Fi, battery and sanity all need the same thing: five minutes and this list.

March 19, 2026
The silent thief that’s inflating your power bill every single month

The silent thief that’s inflating your power bill every single month

Your devices are draining electricity 24/7 even when you think they’re off. It costs the average household $100 to $200 a year. A quick, inexpensive fix stops it cold.

March 17, 2026
Lucky St. Patrick’s Day steals: Up to 50% off

Lucky St. Patrick’s Day steals: Up to 50% off

Inside: a Fire TV Stick at its lowest price of the year, a smart scale that tracks body stats, a clever flat power strip and more.

March 1, 2026
We killed boredom. We might regret that.

We killed boredom. We might regret that.

Let me tell you a story. In 1990, a young woman sat on a delayed train from Manchester to London. Four hours. No smartphone. No earbuds. No Wi-Fi. She didn’t even have a pen. So she just sat there, staring out the window. By the time that train pulled into London, she had imagined an […]

February 28, 2026
5 genius ways to put your old tech back to work in 2026

5 genius ways to put your old tech back to work in 2026

Everyone’s curious about DeepSeek but afraid to install Chinese AI on their good computer. That old laptop is your answer. Plus four more ways your “dead” devices earn their keep.

February 16, 2026
Presidents’ Day blowouts happening now: Up to 77% off

Presidents’ Day blowouts happening now: Up to 77% off

Hurry: Deals on streaming tech, travel and self-care gems end tonight

February 10, 2026
Your Ring doorbell is doing way more than watching for packages

Your Ring doorbell is doing way more than watching for packages

Ring’s big game ad about finding lost dogs tugged at your heartstrings. But the same network behind that feature also does facial recognition and partners with law enforcement. Here’s the good, the bad and what you should do about it.