Smart and Safe Tech

Amazon May 8, 2021

Use Amazon? Make these 5 changes now to protect your privacy

For Big Tech companies, collecting your data is a vital part of their profits. You can take your privacy back as long as you know the proper settings to change.

Computers May 8, 2021

Tech tip: Speed up your Windows or Mac's startup the easy way

Remember back when you bought your computer? It was blazing fast, started up as soon as you hit the power button, and everything was clean and tidy.

Smart and Safe Tech May 1, 2021

The best way to clean all the dirt and grime off your tech

Maybe you’ve set aside your stash of pandemic disinfectant wipes, but that doesn't mean you should ignore your tech.

Smart and Safe Tech April 24, 2021

15 tech tips you won’t find in a user manual

Most gadgets don't come with a user manual that spells out every single feature. We learn them by doing, when someone spills the beans, or asking, "How'd you do that?"

Smart and Safe Tech April 17, 2021

7 useful tools for a quick and easy digital spring cleaning

After a year mostly spent at home channeling Marie Kondo, I bet you're like me, and every drawer, closet, and room is organized. Now, let’s tackle your digital life.

Privacy April 10, 2021

Quick privacy fixes: 3 changes to make ASAP before it’s too late

There are countless hackers, data-hungry companies, developers, advertisers, and snoops on the hunt for your information.

Computers April 10, 2021

5 new Windows 10 tricks you’ll wish you knew before now

These clever tricks will help keep your computer fast and uncluttered.

Microsoft April 6, 2021

How to get rid of all the junk in your Windows 10 Start menu

The Start menu is a Windows mainstay, introduced with Windows 95.

Smart and Safe Tech April 6, 2021

Car warranty robocalls: Here’s why you get so many

While your car's warranty might have expired, these calls are deceptive and illegal.

Google March 27, 2021

How to see everything Google tracks about you and erase it

Imagine for a minute your entire search history was open for everyone to see.

iPhone March 27, 2021

Try this super useful iPhone trick you’re not using yet

This powerful iPhone feature is one that you can customize to your heart’s content.