rebuilding a lost contacts list

Losing your phone can be devastating, especially if you don’t make it a habit to back your phone up frequently. In addition to the device itself, you could lose app information, photos, notes, and voicemails. Another one of the most important things you could lose is your contact list. Some people have hundreds of contacts … Read more

The Growth of Bitcoin

Over recent months and years, you have no doubt heard about cryptocurrency, or Bitcoin. Unless you are technologically minded, the concept has no doubt proved baffling. Especially when you hear how how excited people get about it. And by how much money has been gained and lost and gained again by investors. What is it? … Read more

Do Smart Speakers Compromise Your Privacy?

To date, more than 25% of homes in America have at least one smart device. Many of these are so-called voice assistants, or smart speakers. Back in 2013, when these devices were first released to the public, the issue of privacy was an immediate concern. But at least for some, that concern has faded. This … Read more

Work from Home Forever?

With the onset of the pandemic came a rather spectacular exodus. In droves, people moved away from schools and offices to home offices and dining room tables. And now, more than a year later, some big companies have already made plans to allow working from home to continue after the pandemic is over. Back when … Read more

two-factor authentication benefits

If you’ve ever logged into one of your social media accounts from an unknown computer, you may have had to go through a two-factor authentication process. With this process, you use something to prove that you are the person who truly owns the account. Often, the site texts a code to the phone number on … Read more

What's Clubhouse?

In case you haven’t heard about it yet, there’s a new social media channel on the block. It’s called Clubhouse. And, in the short period of time that it’s been available, it has caused quite the buzz. How does Clubhouse work exactly? Why is it so popular? And, assuming you can actually get in there, … Read more

adapting to new technology

Everyone knows the stereotypes. The old aunt who has never touched a computer, the uncle who calls his kids to set up his Mac, or the grandma who accidentally comments four times on her grandchild’s Facebook status. Maybe you have one of those relatives. Have you found yourself getting upset at one of them for … Read more

How to Choose the Right Door Lock

One of the most essential components for home security is the entryway door lock. The right one will deter casual would-be intruders from going any further and even keep insistent criminals at bay. Most importantly, it will help you and your family to feel safe in your home. If you’ve been thinking about upgrading or … Read more

Streaming Service Scams YouTube TV

In 2005, YouTube was launched by three former employees of PayPal. It started out as a simple, centralized hub for video content. But it has since evolved into a content powerhouse. YouTube stars make millions off advertising. 500 hours of content are estimated to be uploaded to the site every minute. A billion hours are … Read more

staying safe with unique apps

Technology is more a part of our lives than ever before. Nowadays, almost everyone has a home computer and a smartphone to access the internet at all times. Apps are a big part of using your phone–you probably have dozens of gaming, social media and other apps from different manufacturers that didn’t come with your … Read more