Technology

Marilyn, one of our newsletter subscribers, emailed us with a great question: “I belong to a group of seniors. We all have things like sets of china, stemware, etc. that we would like to sell online but don’t know the best way to do it. We all have cell phones, …

The year is 2023, and my tireless quest to find a Windows laptop under $500 that isn’t a flaming pile of trash continues. While I’ve long maintained that people constrained to that category should just get Chromebooks, I understand that this recommendation makes quite a few people very, very angry. …

Change your passwords often When you don’t have a thoughtful, strong password picked out, a clever hacker could easily compromise your privacy and security creating devastating losses and enormously painful hassles in your life.  Imagine this scenario: You’re relaxing on your couch, mindlessly scrolling through your favorite social media app, …

A few months ago, I discovered a new genre of YouTube video. It’s called the “extended highlight,” and it typically takes the form of a video somewhere between eight and 18 minutes long, with rapid-fire jump cuts between all the most important parts of a game. Since I embraced the …

Each month, Microsoft has what is known as Patch Tuesday, which is a monthly release of security fixes that the company makes to protect devices that use the software. This month, there are seven critical vulnerabilities. Here’s what we know and why you should update your software right now.  CLICK …

Bluesky is really, really fun. Yes, the platform is essentially just Twitter but decentralized. And yes, the Jack Dorsey-backed Bluesky is one of many services emulating how Twitter looks right now. But after spending a few hours in Bluesky since getting my beta invite this week, it’s so far the …

We recently received an alarming email from Dan. Here’s what he had to say about a suspected scam: “I had an attempt by hackers to use Teamviewer.com to gain access to my computer. They showed me a screenshot of someone trying to transfer money out of my bank account and …

In Suzume, Your Name and Weathering with You director Makoto Shinkai’s latest film, an ordinary highschooler finds herself pulled into a life of chasing down otherworldly creatures and sealing portals that would otherwise unleash catastrophic tectonic devastation across Japan. Out of all of Shinkai’s animated features, Suzume’s one of his …

The Biofire smart gun is expected to hit the market in 2024.  Some believe that when it does, it could significantly help curb the gun crisis we’re facing in this country. One of the main advantages of Biofire’s smart guns is that they can dramatically reduce accidental shootings at home.  …

Happy Saturday, friends! When it comes to workout-friendly earbuds that are aimed at the gym, we spend a lot of time propping up the Beats Fit Pro. However, if you’re in need of something that’s easier on your wallet, Anker’s Soundcore Sport X10 are on sale in black at Amazon …