If you're concerned that someone may be snooping on your Google or Gmail account, there are steps you can take to protect yourself. Google tracks devices and locations accessing your account, which can give clues as to whether or not your account has been hacked. Why do hackers want your Google account? Hackers target Google accounts because many people use Gmail as their primary email … [Read more...]

As our lives move increasingly online, it's essential to take steps to protect your information from cybercriminals. Malware can be used to steal sensitive data, such as passwords and credit card information. A new variant of this type of malware, Raccoon Stealer, was discovered recently on hacker forums. The updated malware version is more dangerous than its predecessor and is sold to … [Read more...]

Optimizing your viewing space can make watching TV healthier and more enjoyable. In this blog post, I'll share 7 expert tips on improving your TV setup, from finding the perfect viewing distance to adjusting the screen brightness. Following these 7 tips will help you create a comfortable and enjoyable viewing experience. 1. Find the perfect viewing distance. The first step to reducing eye … [Read more...]

In this hot summer weather, your iPhone or Android phone may quickly become overheated. The heat can cause your phone to slow down or stop working altogether. In this blog post, I'll give tips on how to cool down an overheated smartphone. Why Do Phones Overheat? The iPhone and Samsung Galaxy smartphones are designed to function between 32°F and 95°F. Apple warns that using your iPhone … [Read more...]

As social media platforms become more and more powerful, the way they decide which content to show you becomes increasingly important. In recent years, many platforms have switched to algorithms to show you content they think you'll want to see instead of providing a chronological feed of all posts. This can often lead to problems, as the algorithms often surface biased or offensive … [Read more...]

Phishing scams come in all shapes and sizes, but they all have one thing in common: they're an attempt to steal your personal information. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), smishing is on the rise. And, according to AARP, in 2020, text messaging scams cost Americans $86 million. WHAT IS SMISHING? Smishing is a type of phishing scam that uses text messages instead of emails to … [Read more...]

As the world reopens again for traveling, it's time to dust off your camera bags and luggage. But wait! You probably wouldn't need them. You can just use your iPhone to shoot amazing videos of your destinations, while still enjoying the moments on your trip. Here are 5 Tips to create share-worthy clips of your travels using an iPhone: Tip # 1: Travel Light Having your iPhone with you, … [Read more...]

The Photos app automatically creates collections of your favorite people, places, and events, called Memories. You can customize a memory with a different filter, song, title, and more. … [Read more...]