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How To Tech January 2, 2022

How to find your phone when it’s lost (even if the battery is dead)

When it comes to finding your phone, there are better ways than shouting for someone else in the house to call you, and that's not always possible.

HEALTH November 28, 2021

Digital multitasking can be detrimental to a child’s mental health, study warns

Children face a deluge of electronic information from traditional television and computers to tablets, smartphones and video games, but prior studies examining the impact of electronic media on children and adults have yield mixed results.

TECH October 16, 2021

Still using Facebook? 3 ways to make sure it's not listening

They are always listening for the wake word, and tech companies admit smart assistants mishear commands more often than any of us would like.

TECH September 20, 2021

Your apps are watching everywhere you go unless you change this setting

We used to download apps, enable permissions, and share data without giving it a second thought. These days, most people want more control over their info.

TECH September 19, 2021

9 free software copycats that work better than the real expensive programs

There are more features and tricks hiding in your Mac or PC than most people will ever know.

TECH August 28, 2021

7 brilliant ways your smartphone can help you get things done

You email, text, check your step count, and hit "reject" on all those spam calls. Lately, I’ve been getting more spam texts than calls. There’s one mistake many people make trying to get them to stop. It just makes the problem worse. Tap or click for the insider trick, plus a way to do your good deed of the day and report spam.

Justice Department August 21, 2021

Beware of this massive multimillion-dollar scheme to steal your cellphone and social media account

A recent Department of Justice (DOJ) case highlights a scheme that hijacks social media and mobile phone accounts and nets criminals millions of dollars.

TECH July 28, 2021

Thwart top phone hackers with one simple step

As a member of the secretive Senate Intelligence Committee, Sen. Angus King has reason to worry about hackers. At a briefing by security staff this year, he said he got some advice on how to help keep his cellphone secure.

TECH July 17, 2021

This great freebie from Google stops annoying robocalls and gives you a second phone number

The more widespread your number is, the more vulnerable you are to hackers and other bad actors. A secondary phone number protects your primary one, but it can do a lot more, too.

TECH July 10, 2021

5-minute tech fix: Finally speed up your PC

When your computer slows to a crawl, it's frustrating, and you want to fix it as fast as possible. Occasionally, your internet is actually to blame. Tap or click for the best ways to fix a pokey Wi-Fi connection.

Computers July 9, 2021

Clever tech hack: How to text from your PC or Mac

If you’re working on your computer or don’t want to use your thumbs to message, send messages straight from your PC or Mac. It’s simple to set up.