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What Happens When a Hot-Pink Lamborghini Pulls Up to the Nursing Home?
There’s a statistic about loneliness that I keep thinking about. Among UK retirees, isolation has been called a public health crisis. Not “a shame.” Not “an unfortunate side effect of getting older.” A public health crisis. The kind that costs…
The Charity Scam: How to Ensure Your Donations Go to a Real Cause
Picture this: You’re finally sitting down to a hot dinner. Naturally, the phone rings immediately, because the universe has a strict policy against uninterrupted meals. You answer, expecting a robotic voice warning you that your car’s extended warranty is about…
Is Your Smart Home Too Chatty? Privacy Settings for Alexa & Other Connected Devices
Remember when the only thing in your house that listened to you was the dog? And even then, he only paid attention if you were holding a piece of cheese. Today, things are a little different. You can’t walk into…
Stop Sneaky Apps: How to Turn Off Background Location Tracking on Your Smartphone
Have you ever visited a garden center to buy a single bag of potting soil, only to come home and find your phone suddenly showing you ads for competitive lawnmower racing? You start to wonder if your phone is psychic.…
The Incognito Cloak: When and How to Use Private Browsing Modes (and What They DON’T Do)
Picture this: You are on the shared family computer, trying to look up a surprise anniversary gift for your spouse. Or maybe you’re trying to figure out why your left knee makes a noise resembling a rusty gate every time…
Your Online Ghost Story: Finding and Removing Your Info from Data Broker Websites
Imagine you are sitting in your favorite armchair, enjoying a cup of coffee, and minding your own business. Suddenly, the phone rings. It’s a very polite person named “Kevin” from a company you’ve never heard of, and he wants to…
Notification Overload? How to Tame Your Device Alerts While Still Catching Critical Security Warnings
You’re sitting in your favorite chair, enjoying a quiet cup of coffee. Suddenly, your phone buzzes, dings, and lights up like a pinball machine. Is it an emergency? Has your bank account been compromised? Is your grandson calling to say…
Wiping the Slate Clean: How to Securely Delete Your Data Before Selling or Donating Old Devices
Imagine you’re finally doing some spring cleaning. You open a desk drawer and discover a tangled ball of mystery cords, three dead AA batteries, and that old smartphone you replaced four years ago. You decide to be a good citizen…
Lock It Up! Simple Physical Security Tips for Your Laptop, Tablet, and Phone (Beyond Just a Password)
Picture this. You’re at your local coffee shop, enjoying a lukewarm latte and reading up on the latest gardening trends on your laptop. Suddenly, nature calls. You are now faced with one of modern life’s greatest dilemmas. Do you unplug…
The Update Dilemma: Why ‘Later’ Can Be Dangerous for Your Device’s Security (and How to Update Without Worry)
You’re sitting comfortably in your favorite chair, innocently playing a game of digital Solitaire or scrolling through photos of your grandkid’s latest soccer game. Suddenly, a notification pops onto your screen, blocking your view. It demands attention. It wants you…
