We’re all relying on the internet more than ever — the last thing you need is for your connection to slow you down. But how much internet speed do you need? And is speed the only thing that keeps your internet hopping along? Speed comes into play differently when a significant portion of an organization’s …
(UPDATED) How much time do you spend choosing a username when setting up an account? Maybe two seconds? If you’re like most of us, you probably use your name, email address, or an old standby then hop along with your day. But those usernames act as a calling card to your real identity. Here’s why …
The internet is more important than ever these days — chances are you’re doing a lot more online! So make the most of it by making the most of your technology. Here are Leapfrog’s top tweaks that you can make for free or for a small investment: Move your wifi router for better performance. Make …
This is the perfect time of year to get your devices up to date and streamline your online life. It’s easier than you may think! Here are Leapfrog’s top tips to start your decade off like a tech pro. How many have you already done? 1. Delete the apps you don’t use … start fresh! …
Consumers can expect less cash from Equifax than originally stated in its class action settlement — a lot less cash. You probably received the “COURT APPROVED LEGAL NOTICE” email from Equifax that included the new warning. About half of all American adults – more than 145 million people — were affected by the breach and it …
Can Alexa and other always-on, Internet-connected assistants trample all over your privacy and embarrass you or worse? Maybe — if you make it easy for them! You’ve probably heard stories about misadventures with Amazon Alexa devices. Some are funny, some not so much. By understanding how voice recordings are set up, stored, and shared, you …
Remember when social media was just for pet pictures and what you had for lunch? Now it’s one of the world’s most effective data-gathering industries. Here’s an overview of what’s going on with Facebook privacy, the recent changes it’s made, and how you can see what information Facebook and other social media apps have been …
Mint, Quicken and other apps are a handy way to see your financial account information in one place. Use them to track budgets, follow investments, see if checks have cleared and possibly void your contract with your bank, making you liable for losses you may suffer as a result of fraud. Wait … what? Void …
January 2018: If you’ve ever wondered whether or not it’s a good idea to create new accounts using a social network like Facebook for your login information, wonder no more. While ease of use is definitely a reason to go social, there’s a price to pay for free services! Here’s why social network logins are …
Updated for April 2017 (Originally posted March 2015): Fiber-optics is the fastest way to get your Internet and TV — it blows the bits off of cable and DSL. You used to only find it in big-city, high-density office buildings but not anymore. Little by little, fiber is coming to neighborhoods across the US. Google …
