March 14, 2020 The CyberGuy: Three apps to help monitor older loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic Even if Americans cannot be there physically for older loved ones during the coronavirus outbreak, there are apps that can help family members be there electronically, Kurt the CyberGuy said Saturday.
February 7, 2020 How to save important voicemails When you’ve lost someone special, any little detail or reminder of that person can mean the world. Google's Super Bowl commercial sure pushed that point home and showed us how instrumental tech can be in preserving those memories.
January 25, 2020 5 ways to limit your phone’s location tracking What an amazing feat of technology that your phone’s GPS lets you instantly search for nearby cafes, get traffic alerts, and find your friends, among countless other location-sensitive tasks. Parents can breathe easier knowing where the kids are located at the tap of a button.
August 24, 2019 6 clever ways to end robotext spam messages before it’s too late If you thought robocalls were annoying, get ready. Spammy text messages promising free gift cards, low credit card interest rates, debt relief services, or other scams are the next nuisance taking over our phones. The goal is the same, though: steal your money.
August 20, 2019 7 back-to-school gadgets to help you focus When school starts, it still feels like summer. These gadgets will combat the transition back to full-day classes in high school or college when the weather is still distracting. Jot down notes on a laptop, avoid cable clutter, and use an endless notepad to stay focused.
August 18, 2019 6 signs your phone has stalkerware (and what to do about it) Of all the “wares” out there, “stalkerware” is one of the most frightening. There’s nothing fun about malware or ransomware, and these can leave you feeling foolish and abused. But stalkerware is specifically designed to know where you physically are located. In many cases, stalkers know exactly what you’re doing and when, too.
July 5, 2019 Five best smartphone buys for summer 2019 Looking for a hot summer smartphone buy? Here are five of the best.
May 6, 2019 FCC warns about 'one ring' robocall scam: Do not call numbers back Don't call back phone numbers that ring once and hang up, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has warned.
April 16, 2019 To stop shady apps, Google to scrutinize first-time developers To better protect Android users from malicious apps, Google plans on spending more time vetting new developers who want to publish over the Google Play store.
April 13, 2019 Dangerous Android malware comes to the iPhone An insidious variety of Android spyware has finally made its way to the iPhone.
