Tech
Here Are The Best – and Worst – Cell Companies
Krystal Steinmetz on August 21, 2014
RootMetrics named Verizon the nation’s best wireless carrier overall. How does your mobile network rate?
Odds Are, Hackers Have Your Medical File
Krystal Steinmetz on August 22, 2014
Patients’ personal data at 90 percent of health care organizations have either been exposed or stolen.
Most Americans Spend Some of Their Vacation Working
Krystal Steinmetz on August 20, 2014
A TripAdvisor survey found that 77 percent of Americans said they worked while on vacation in the past year.
Even Hackers Worry About Being Hacked
Guest Blogger on August 19, 2014
Hackers think they’ll never get in trouble, but they don’t think they’re invincible: The vast majority think they’re vulnerable to identity theft, according to a small survey taken at a recent convention.
Need Money? 7 Crowdfunding Sites to Give You Cash
Maryalene LaPonsie on August 13, 2014
Crowdfunding is all the rage. Here’s the skinny on seven sites promising to help you raise cash. We’ll also tell you how to improve your chances of fundraising success.
CFPB Says Bitcoin Is ‘Wild West’ of Finance World
Krystal Steinmetz on August 13, 2014
The federal regulator is warning consumers about using virtual currencies like bitcoins.
Parents, Step Away From Your Smartphones
Krystal Steinmetz on August 12, 2014
A Colorado pediatrician says parents’ mobile device usage is depriving children of the attention they need and crave.
Why 1 Billion Stolen Passwords Is No Reason to Freak Out
Guest Blogger on August 12, 2014
A billion stolen passwords sounds like a lot, but it’s no cause for alarm. After all, you knew passwords weren’t keeping your money or information safe, right?
1.2 Billion User Names and Passwords Stolen in Massive Hack, Security Firm Says
Krystal Steinmetz on August 7, 2014
A U.S. company said it discovered the hacking attack by a Russian gang during a seven-month investigation.
Virgin Mobile’s New a la Carte-Style Smartphone Plan
Krystal Steinmetz on August 7, 2014
The new prepaid plan allows you to pay a low monthly price for unlimited wireless minutes for certain popular apps.
Apple’s $450 Million Price-Fixing Settlement Gets Preliminary OK
Krystal Steinmetz on August 7, 2014
However, a federal court has yet to rule on Apple’s appeal of a lower court’s decision against it.
Is This the Death of Passwords?
Guest Blogger on August 7, 2014
The continued race to stop high-tech crooks has led researchers to try yet another security frontier — one that may signal the death of the password.
Is Your Bank Account Safe From the Latest Phishing Scam?
Krystal Steinmetz on July 31, 2014
Operation Emmental has hit European and Asian banks. Is the U.S. next? Take steps to protect yourself and your bank account.
We Love Facebook and Other Social Media, But We Also Hate It
Krystal Steinmetz on July 28, 2014
Social media bombs in a customer satisfaction survey but remains popular.
Half of Employers Who Check Social Media Say It’s Torpedoed Job Applicants
Krystal Steinmetz on July 28, 2014
Don’t let poor grammar and punctuation on Twitter prevent you from landing a good job.
Cellphone Unlocking Bill Heads to Obama for Signature
Krystal Steinmetz on July 25, 2014
Congress passed legislation to allow mobile phone users to unlock their phones and change their wireless network.
Amazon Quietly Introduces a Mobile Wallet App
Krystal Steinmetz on July 23, 2014
The online mega-retailer’s digital wallet app works with Android and Fire phones.
Hundreds of Nude Photos Recovered From ‘Wiped’ Phones
Krystal Steinmetz on July 21, 2014
A security software company says the factory reset on Android smartphones fails to remove everything.
Amazon Launches $9.99-a-Month All-You-Can-Read Deal
Krystal Steinmetz on July 21, 2014
Kindle Unlimited, a new e-book subscription service, includes 600,000-plus books and thousands of audiobooks.
Home Depot Gets Into the 3-D Printer Business
Krystal Steinmetz on July 16, 2014
MakerBot 3-D printers are now available through the home-improvement giant.
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