Technology

AirTags are a great device to own, especially when it comes to keeping track of your luggage, your keys, your pet, whatever it may be.  The revolutionary trackers from Apple don’t last powered forever.   There does come a time, usually a little under a year, when an AirTag’s battery needs …

Sony’s PlayStation VR2 arrived this week, and while it’s one of the best virtual reality headsets we’ve ever used, there’s still a number of common VR pitfalls and PSVR 2-specific annoyances new buyers might run into. Whether this is your first VR headset or just your most recent purchase, here …

We recently received this email from Sue M. about a scam she nearly fell for when she tried changing her Facebook account password. CLICK TO GET KURT’S CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH QUICK TIPS, TECH REVIEWS, SECURITY ALERTS AND EASY HOW-TO’S TO MAKE YOU SMARTER Here’s what she has to say: “It …

Apple has made a notable hire that could signal its intent to move into ads on Apple TV Plus. The company has hired advertising exec Lauren Fry to “to help build a video advertising business for its Apple TV Plus streaming service,” according to The Information. Currently, Apple TV Plus …

Finding a long-term rental in an inflationary market is really a challenge, and scammers know that and are taking advantage of this vulnerability.  Whether you are looking for an apartment or a house, scammers are trying to fool you in a bunch of deceptive ways. The good news is that …

Since Thursday morning, Dish Network has been experiencing a major outage that’s taken down the company’s main websites, apps, and customer support systems, and employees tell The Verge it’s not clear what’s going on inside the company. The company’s Dish.com website is completely blank save for a notice apologizing for …

Our laptops are super-expensive, so we want to ensure that we get as much use out of them as possible.   There is a common misconception out there about how to correctly charge your laptop to make the battery life last longer.    CLICK TO GET KURT’S CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH QUICK …

YouTube is testing another perk for its Premium subscribers that offers a higher bitrate than existing 1080p streams. The option, named “1080p Premium,” is currently in testing for a small number of users, and appears to boost the bitrate of video streams by a couple of Mbps. It could be …

Simple changes go a long way to boost your smartphone’s security. Leave Bluetooth on 24/7? You should change that. While taking a closer look at your phone, delete these apps to keep it running smoothly and safely. Losing a phone is a nightmare. Are text messages the only thing you …

The magic of United Artists’ first two Creed films lied in the way they opened up, updated, and revitalized the Rocky franchise — all while feeling true to and deeply reverent of the original Stallone pictures. Like both of its predecessors, Creed III from first-time director and star Michael B. …