The “Unsubscribe” Trap: Why Clicking the Unsubscribe Link in Unwanted Emails Might Be the Worst Thing You Can Do We’ve all been there. You open your email, and there it is: another junk email message about a miracle drug, discount vacations you never asked for, a “once-in-a-lifetime” investment opportunity, or something equally spammy. Your first thought is… Read More »
All About Passkeys: What You Need to Know Our dual mission is to help you with your computer and to help keep you safe online. One way you can stay safer online is by switching from passwords to passkeys. We’ll explain why you should and how you can start using passkeys.. Keep in mind, passkeys are relatively… Read More »
Be Careful When Scanning QR Codes – Here’s Why; Godfather malware is now hijacking legitimate banking apps; Google’s new update lets you have a real voice chat with Search… and More! Every day, we scan the tech world for interesting news, sometimes from outside the tech world. Every Thursday, we feature news articles that grabbed our attention… Read More »
Saturday Bonus Questions and Answers – 061425 The middle of June is here already. Soon, the summer solstice will occur, and those of us in the northern half of the world will enjoy the longest day of the year. And it is Saturday, and it’s time for another Saturday Bonus Questions & Answers edition. Sometimes, the best… Read More »
Don’t Get Hooked: The Four Biggest Scam Threats and How to Avoid Them If you own a smartphone, tablet, or computer, then you probably already know that scams are everywhere. They evolve constantly, making it tough to keep up. But by understanding the common tricks scammers use, you can become your own best defense. Here are four… Read More »
Google’s Free Dark Web Monitoring Helps You Protect Your Online Identity Keeping your personal information safe online is an ongoing battle. Data breaches happen all the time, and your email address, password, or other personal details could end up for sale on the dark web. Google is offering a free tool to every Gmail account holder to… Read More »