How much radiation is coming from your smartphone?

How much radiation is coming from your smartphone?

Does using your cellphone put your health at risk? Here’s how to find out how much radiation your phone emits.

unsecured funds in PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, other P2P payment platforms

PayPal, Venmo and Cash App don’t want you to know this

Do you store a lot of money in payment apps? Your funds aren’t secured as they would be in a bank or credit union.

More apps with ties to Communist China

Get these Communist China apps off your phone

You might have Communist China apps on your phone. Here’s the scary amount of data these apps collect — and why you should delete them.

What happens when your car tech gets outdated?

What happens when your car tech gets outdated?

Modern cars are computers on wheels. When their tech becomes outdated, you might get left holding the bag — here’s why.

Channel your inner detective: Find someone online

How to track down an email address online

Looking for someone’s email address? Here are a few resourceful ways to track it down online.

Don't let your SSD die on you

Don’t let your SSD die on you: 5 warning signs

Your computer’s solid-state drive can die without warning. Here are five signs to watch for, plus tips for backing up your files before it’s too late.

Endangered emojis: What's in and what's out

Endangered emojis: What’s in and what’s out

Emojis go in and out of style. Here’s what’s in — and what’s totally out.

Your worth on the Dark Web

Your worth on the Dark Web

It’s crazy how cheap someone can buy identity documents like your driver’s license online. Learn more about this shady data market and what you can do about it.

9 gadgets to keep you safe and secure

9 gadgets to keep you safe and secure

Nifty, affordable gadgets to protect your personal info, devices and even your car from prying eyes and sneaky thieves

Thieves getting healthcare ... on your dime

Stolen identity: The hidden dangers of medical ID theft

Medical insurance fraud could keep you from getting lifesaving care. Here are my tips for avoiding this insurance and credit nightmare.

How overseas scam compounds hold workers against their wills

Enslaved in a scam

A Chinese actor was enslaved in a compound running scams overseas. Here’s how he was forced into a life of cybercrime.

woman enjoying music on smartphone

A new trick to set custom ringtones on your phone

Creating a custom ringtone for your smartphone is easy. I’ll walk you through the steps for Android and iPhone.

Your kids love Roblox … so do pedophiles

Your kids love Roblox – and so do pedophiles

Roblox has a pedophile problem. Here are my tips to keep your kids safe.

Should you splurge on an AI Copilot+ PC?

Should you splurge on a Copilot+ AI PC?

Considering shelling out for Microsoft’s latest line of Copilot+ AI PCs? Here’s why you might want to wait.

government tracking your phone

How the government spies on you

Government agencies know more about you than you think. Here’s how to opt out of facial recognition and other government tracking.

Virtual cards vs. digital wallets: Which should you use and when?

Virtual cards vs. digital wallets: Which should you use and when?

Whether you’re shopping online or in person, you need this tech to stay safe. Here’s how virtual cards and digital wallets help you outsmart scammers.

Spot Apple AirTag tracking you

These shady tech loopholes let stalkers track you

Phones now alert you of sketchy trackers, but they’re not foolproof. Here are my tips for protecting yourself from stalkers.

Companies are going all in on digital twins

Companies are going all in on digital twins

Digital twins are being used in tech, engineering and health care. But what are they, and what do they mean for you?

How CrowdStrike brought the internet to its knees

The real reason CrowdStrike brought companies to their knees

A single company just sent Windows devices around the world into a tailspin. Here’s my take on CrowdStrike’s massive screwup and what it means for all of us.