Tag Archives: tech

In the very first days that the Russia Ukraine war started, I warned you about 10 Russia-Ukraine cons to expect. We’re already seeing evidence of those scams in action. Be sure you’re keeping your digital guard up.  Smishing — the insider term for scam texts — is a popular route. …

As the world-regions–conflicts War escalates, cable news ratings have skyrocketed. But look at what they’re showing you: Social media posts and online influencers.  There’s no question the Ukraine invasion is a social media war — the world’s first. Many TV interviews are with Ukrainians who are garnering large social media …

Uncertain times remind us that we’re not always prepared as we need to be.  In the digital world, no one is ever truly ready for the reality of getting hacked. Tap or click to see if someone is really watching what you do or if you’re being paranoid.  In the …

Anyone using Windows knows the keyboard shortcut is Ctrl + Alt + Delete or on a Mac, Command + Option + Esc. Programs become unresponsive often when you are in the middle of something important.  If this happens frequently, take action. Tap or click for the steps to take when …

It’s impossible not to be tracked online. Still, you can take steps that make a difference.   If you don’t like the idea of advertisers knowing everything about you, shut them out. Tap or click here for simple, actionable steps you can take now.  Unlike your browser history, you probably don’t …

Remember in early 2020 when we were excited to join Zoom happy hours, and every meeting was a video?  If you still are meeting with clients, coworkers, and friends via video, you might as well look and sound good. Tap or click for my top Zoom tips.  Maybe you’re back …

I’m often asked if the latest Mac or Windows update is ready for prime time. Unfortunately, most of us have dealt with enough buggy software that we’re hesitant to hit “install” on a significant upgrade.  If you haven’t jumped up to macOS Monterey or Windows 11, I can now safely …

Tax season isn’t only when the IRS kicks into high gear. Scammers do, too.  Rumors swirl every time a new rule or regulation rolls out, and you can bet cybercriminals use that confusion to swindle people. Tap or click for a fact check: Do you need to submit a selfie …

Our phones — filled with emails to check, social media to scroll, and apps to open — are designed to keep us glued to them. It’s easy to get sucked in and find it difficult to put the phone down. The app and web developers specifically designed it that way.  …

When’s the last time you looked at a photo of yourself and thought, “Dang, I am so incredibly good-looking!” You’re not alone. Let me help.  Get rid of your “turkey neck”  It’s not just you. Cameras can exaggerate certain features and give you a different appearance than what you see …