January 2016: You’re right in the middle of something and your computer starts acting up. Is it the app you’re working in or your device that’s the problem? How can you tell? Most problems are software problems. Some are definitely hardware problems. And some can be caused by one of the other. This chart lists …
October 2015: Why shouldn’t your pet benefit from the Internet of Everything, too? Wearables are super-efficient trackers and recorders — and when they’re worn by your short and furry best bud, they can save you a ton of guesswork, time and worry … and give you some good laughs, too. Here’s how wearables can answer …
September 2015: Is Windows 10 the newest operating system from Microsoft or one of the world’s hungriest data collection tools? OK, that’s a trick question — it’s both! With more than 75 million users worldwide since it’s release on July 29, the biggest complaint by far is personal data collection. From your email content and …
September 2015: If you fly through data gigabytes like an eight-handed teenager who doesn’t sleep, you need a great data plan. Is an unlimited plan the way to go? Or is a no-contract plan cheaper in the long run? Or maybe you’re fed up with your carrier or want to add your kid to your …
September 2015: There’s a skimming surge sweeping the country — watch where you swipe! Today’s skimmer devices look legit so it can be tough to tell a real credit card reader from one that’s been swapped with a fake. Once a skimmer grabs your data, it can be used to buy things with your money …
August 2015: If you’re one of the 1.2 billion Microsoft Office users worldwide, your go-to suite of apps is getting an upgrade. Does Office 2016 have a ton of shiny new features? Not really. Does it make it so you can work on your synced, cloud-based files across all platforms and devices — PCs, Macs …
August 2015: Is it time to say goodbye to that old email address that’s dated, annoying or attached to a provider you no longer love? Is all the spam driving you nuts? Do you want to consolidate all of your email so it’s easier to manage but you’re worried about not getting important emails? Then …
July 2015: If it wasn’t clear before the IRS data breach, it is now — no one is going to protect your data in the cybersecurity Wild West except you. Hackers aren’t just taking credit card numbers anymore. They’re taking tax returns, which contain pretty much all of your identifying data, including your kids’ Social …
July 2015: The Start menu is back, it’s super fast, it has a new browser called Microsoft Edge and millions of people have already been testing it out — Windows 10 arrives on July 29. And while it’s more about fixes than features, it’s as anticipated as a cool summer rain. Here’s how (and why) …
July 2015: How do you find the best tips and tricks to get the most out of your specific mobile device? Here are six ways to find fun, reliable, time-saving and insider-worthy hacks for your smartphone or tablet: 1. Use a tips app. Save time by swiping through tips right from an app. Drippler for …