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It’s a bit stomach-turning when you think about the germs, viruses, grime, and other crud covering our devices.  Dust can do a surprising amount of damage to your TV. Particles find their way into every crack and crevice and stay there unless you do something about it. Tap or click …

Media company Grabien was suspended from companies on Friday after posting a quote from a U.S. congressman. Grabien founder Tom Elliott tweeted Friday that his company, Grabien Media, was suspended from the social media platform for quoting Rep. Andy Biggs’s comments regarding infectious-disease treatments. “Rep. Biggs: Big Pharma Won’t Consider …

Ah, a shiny new tech toy. In the eyes of a hacker, that’s a great way into your home’s network.  Most people don’t realize how important it is to properly secure your internet connection and router from snoops, hackers, and moochers. Tap or click for five smart steps to keep …

We all know that prickling feeling when we see an ad online or on our phone for something we just talked about with a friend.  Big Tech companies say they’re not listening to us and feeding ads for things they hear. I say you can never be too safe. Tap …

YouTube TV began restoring access to general content after a dispute between the companies led to an interruption of service over the weekend. YouTubea> told viewers Sunday they were restoring service so customers could once again watch networks provided by Disney such as ESPN, FX, <a href="https:, and local ABC …

Pop quiz: How often do you need to restart your computer for best performance?  Here’s a hint. If you only do it when your machine crashes or needs to update, that’s not enough. Tap or click for my recommendation for keeping your computer happy.  It’s frustrating to deal with a …

What are the five most used apps on your phone? For me, it’s Messages, Mail, Refin, Instagram and Podcasts.  There are also those forgotten apps I downloaded and only used once or twice. I know you have them too. Before you hit “uninstall,” there’s a crucial step you need to …

Digital junk piles up too quickly. Look no further than your phone and all those blurry photos and old screenshots in your gallery. What you don’t see are the invasive tracking cookies saved in your smartphone.  Tap or click for a short privacy how-to everyone should read.  Clutter on your …

The holiday shopping season arrives earlier every year. In 2021, it’s not only a retailer’s strategy to get you to spend more money. Supply chain disruptions and chip shortages mean buying specific items will be more challenging and more expensive.   Before you pull out your wallet, clever crooks are after …

It happens. The longer we keep our devices, the more cluttered they become. Open your phone’s app tray for a great example. How many are sitting there that you haven’t opened in months or years? This clutter isn’t just annoying — it can be dangerous, too. Tap or click for …