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 »
Microsoft Tosses New Lifeline to Windows 10 Users (sort of); Security Warning for 1.8 Billion Gmail Users; Tech Support Scammers Inject Their Fake Phone Numbers Into Real Sites… 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 over… Read More »
Saturday Bonus Questions and Answers – 062125 Yesterday was the longest day of the year in our neck of the woods.. If you live in the southern hemisphere, it was the shortest. And today, in our locale, it is Saturday, and it’s time for another Saturday Bonus Questions & Answers edition. Sometimes, the best tips and tricks… 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 »
TSA Warns Smartphone Users About Juice Jacking – Here’s How to Protect Yourself It’s summer, and the travel season has begun. Many of you will be flying somewhere this summer. You’re at the airport, your phone’s battery is on its last leg, and you finally spot an open public USB charging port. You plug in, eager for a… Read More »