No, a magnet won’t erase your hard drive, and yes, Macs get viruses. Let’s set the record straight.
TV myths you need to stop believing
4K always looks better? Leaving your TV on saves it? Pricey HDMI cables improve quality? Let’s bust these common TV myths once and for all.
How a VPN saved my friend $600 on a rental car
Retailers change prices based on location, but a simple trick can unlock hidden discounts. Use a VPN, clear your cookies, and try these other hacks to save big.
Selling your car? Erase this first
Your car stores your home address, call history, and even credit card info. Before selling it, make sure your personal data doesn’t go with it.
See who’s secretly tracking you online
The Markup’s Blacklight reveals hidden ad trackers, keyloggers, and session recorders in seconds. Find out what’s lurking behind the sites you visit.
Free package on your doorstep?
Hackers are mailing fake Amazon packages with QR codes inside. Scan it, and malware hijacks your phone in seconds. Here’s how to stay safe.
3 ways to use Google Lens
Snap a pic, get answers. Google Lens helps you shop, translate text, and solve problems fast.
How to use your voice to type
Type less, talk more! Voice typing lets you cruise past 160 words per minute. That’s four times faster than typing by hand.
Make more money using AI
Struggling to grow your business? AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini can help boost sales, fix your website, and find new revenue streams.
Your phone is listening
Are apps secretly using your microphone? Here’s how to find out and stop them.
Protect your heart and wallet
Kate thought she found love with a charming surgeon overseas. Instead, she lost $40,000 to a scam.
3 must-know Super Bowl tech tips
Everyone’s watching the big game. Is your tech ready for Sunday? Here are some easy tricks to get set up.
Got a letter from Change Healthcare?
Don’t trash it! Hackers stole medical records and personal info in a Change Healthcare breach. Here’s what to do.
Lost your phone on silent? Make it ring anyway
You’ve checked your pockets, torn apart the couch, even dug through the laundry. Nothing. Here’s how to make your phone ring at full volume, even if the ringer’s off.
Find out who's selling your Gmail with this simple trick
Getting flooded with spam? Companies might be behind it. Here’s how to find out who’s sharing your email.
How to watch the Super Bowl online for free
Watching every NFL game wasn’t cheap: the good news is you won’t have to pay that for the big game.
File taxes for free
Ditch expensive tax software! The IRS lets millions file for free. Here’s how to set it all up.
Stop the “Where are you?” texts
Skip the calls and endless messages. Request real-time location updates on iPhone and Android with a quick tap. Here’s how.
You've been hacked. Now what?
Losing control of your account is a nightmare, and bad advice makes it worse. Here’s how to take your power back.
Don't open an email with these 2 words
The FBI warns that scammers are using these phrases to scare you into action. Here’s what they are and how to avoid the trap.