Tips

10 privacy-friendly Big Tech alternatives

How many services and apps do you use that belong to the Big Tech behemoths? Here are 10 alternatives that put your privacy first.

5 hidden fees costing your small business money

Money-saving tips for your small business.

Why I used Incogni to wipe my info off the internet

Data brokers and people-search sites eat up private data and sell it to anyone willing to pay. Here’s how to remove yours.

Set up your Wi-Fi for easy sharing with guests

Hosting for the holidays? I’ll walk you trough how to set up and share a Wi-Fi network specifically for guests. Smart.

The truth behind smart driving programs and what they track

I’ll break down exactly what insurers collect — and how they use that data.

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.

Small-biz tip: Don’t overlook this digital danger

Don’t leave your business vulnerable to cyberattacks. Poor offboarding practices can put your cybersecurity at risk, so follow these steps.

Why you can’t access some sites while you’re on a VPN and what to do

Here’s what to do when a VPN stops site access.

Surveys that can make you a ton of cash (really!)

Check out these survey sites to earn up to $100.

Shortcut to reading annoying privacy policies

Don’t skip those important online privacy policies. Here are clever ways to speed up the process.

Sick of QuickBooks? There’s a better way!

Are you drowning in spreadsheets? We have the solution. NetSuite by Oracle is the perfect alternative to QuickBooks.

Are your smart devices tracking too much?

Your personal data is worth billions to insurance companies, marketing outfits, advertisers and hackers. Here are my tips for how to lock down your privacy.

Secrets to growing your business quickly

From coming up with a winning brand to creating a clever website, here are tips for starting a successful business.

These passwords take 1 second to crack

NordPass analyzed more than 9 million stolen passwords. Here are the top 10, plus a key step to take to make yours stronger.

How to remove personal data from data-broker sites (Spoiler: I use Incogni)

I’ll never forget when my son, Ian, asked me where in Los Angeles I lived. I told him I couldn’t remember — it was 30 years ago, and I lived there for maybe six months. A few minutes later, he called and had the address. It was available for free to anyone on the internet […]

Data brokers are selling your life. Here’s how to stop them.

You could spend the rest of your life trying to remove your personal data online, but I’ve found the best way to handle it FOR me.

Yes, you can add a VPN to your TV – Here are a few reasons you should

How to get all the benefits of using a VPN on your TV.

Small-biz tip: How to onboard a remote employee

Running a small business isn’t easy. To make things simpler use our guide to onboarding new hires virtually.

Area codes and numbers that are probably spam

Here’s how to spot scam calls faster and the privacy tool I use to cut these calls to zero.

Free online financial calculators to get debt under control, plan for retirement and see your net worth

Build wealth, control your debt, track investments and plan for retirement with these free online financial calculators.