Tips

Retailers, data brokers and ads, oh my!

Why does it seem like you get ads for what you just talked about? Here’s how this sneaky tracking really works.

How to land the best flight deals

Score the best deals on airfare and more, plus my VIP experience secrets

Avoid these costly mistakes when sending money

Payment apps are handy, but there are some settings you need to be careful with.

Tech how-to: Check your phone for signs someone is watching

Worried someone is watching what you do? Check these settings on your phone.

Tech myths: Streaming, AI, phone and computer ‘wisdom’ that isn’t

When it comes to tech myths, I’ve heard ‘em all. Here are some popular ones, debunked.

Small-biz tech advice: How to make more money

Small-business tips and tricks you won’t find anywhere else

Data brokers are cashing in, but you can stop them

How can you protect yourself? I’ll share tips to lock down your SSN before it’s too late.

Got a side hustle? Watch out for this tax change

A bunch of people are getting a new tax form. I’ll tell you all about the change the IRS has put off for years that’s finally kicked in.

Hey! You look good

Ever wonder why some people just seem to glow with health? No, it’s not a filter or some secret Hollywood lighting trick. (OK, for some people it is.) But for the lucky ones, it’s what’s happening inside their body. And one of the biggest factors? Collagen. Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body, […]

AI how-to: 10 prompts to try with ChatGPT or your favorite bot

Are you using AI yet? I wrote a great list of 10 prompts to try, and I’m giving away an e-book with 50 more for free.

Freebie alert: Apps that pay you to play

Legit apps that’ll pay you to shop, play games and take surveys.

Tech how-to: 4 secret things your TV can do

Your TV isn’t just for watching Netflix or live sports!

Protect your data before catastrophe strikes – after is too late

Tips to prep your important files ahead of time

DeepSeek told me some weird things

I asked Chinese AI DeepSeek a bunch of questions, and I have a few privacy and security tips if you want to try it, too.

Sky-high car insurance rates? Blame it on all the tech in our cars

Clever ways to save money on car insurance.

Delete location sharing apps – How to share in the ones you use

More and more location-sharing apps have been caught selling your data to third parties. Here’s how to use the stuff built into your phone already.

Most accurate weather apps depending on where you live

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

How apps you use got hijacked into selling your location

I’ll walk through how it happened and what you can do to secure your info.

6 signs your vacation rental is a scam

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

Quick tech cleanup: Do this every 3 months

Is your digital life a mess? You can fix that in just a few minutes.