Tech
Happy 25th Birthday, World Wide Web
Krystal Steinmetz on March 12, 2014
You won’t believe the predictions some people made about the Internet — most of which are hysterically off-base.
This Could Be the Easiest $10 You’ll Make Today
Krystal Steinmetz on March 11, 2014
DRAM makers have reached a $310 million settlement in a price-fixing lawsuit.
Can Social Media Ruin My Credit?
Allison Martin on March 11, 2014
How you behave on social media could cost you big time. Here’s why.
15 Smartphone Apps That Can Make You Money
Maryalene LaPonsie on May 17, 2016
Turn your smartphone into a moneymaking machine with these 15 apps.
Has Bitcoin’s Founder Been Revealed?
Krystal Steinmetz on March 7, 2014
Newsweek claims that elusive Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto is a 64-year-old California man.
Stolen iPhone? Not Our Problem, Says Cellphone Insurance Company
Krystal Steinmetz on March 4, 2014
Not understanding the fine print in the AT&T Mobile Insurance contract could leave you phoneless.
Is Bitcoin About to Bite the Dust?
Krystal Steinmetz on February 26, 2014
The Mt. Gox shutdown is the latest setback in the volatile Bitcoin marketplace.
Apple Fixes Security Flaw, Finally
Krystal Steinmetz on February 25, 2014
After four long days, Apple finally fixed a serious security flaw in its OS X software.
Netflix, Comcast Reach Deal to Improve Video Streaming
Krystal Steinmetz on February 24, 2014
Video-streaming giant Netflix agrees to pay Comcast, the nation’s largest broadband provider, for more speed and better access for Netflix customers. Does that mean a price increase?
How’s Your Netflix Streaming Speed Been Lately?
Karen Datko on February 14, 2014
New data from Netflix shows a noticeable drop in speed for customers who stream movies through Verizon FiOS and Comcast, at the same time the speed from other Internet service providers has improved or held steady.
3 Tips to Clean Up Your Mobile Devices
Guest Blogger on February 11, 2014
De-cluttering your phone and tablets will maximize performance and extend battery life, Consumer Reports says.
Coming Soon to Your TV: Targeted Political Ads
Nancy Dunham on January 30, 2014
Those who subscribe to satellite TV will soon see political campaign ads that are meant specifically for their household.
4 Ways to Keep Your Smartphone From Getting Hacked
Guest Blogger on January 27, 2014
We know not to click on questionable links on our computers. Cybercriminals know we know this, too. That’s why they’re targeting our smartphones.
Study Predicts a Rapid End to Facebook Fever
Nancy Dunham on January 23, 2014
A new study from Princeton University predicts that Facebook will lose most of its users by 2017.
Google Glass Users: Somebody’s Watching You, Too
Nancy Dunham on January 23, 2014
Homeland Security was called when a man wore Google Glass at a movie theater.
Starbucks Releases Security Fix for Payment App
Nancy Dunham on January 22, 2014
In exchange for convenience, an earlier version of the app made an iPhone owner’s Starbucks account information easily available to anyone who stole the phone.
Faster Than a Speeding Bullet (Train): S. Korea Will Invest $1.5 Billion in 5G
Nancy Dunham on January 22, 2014
South Korean officials say 5G is 1,000 times faster than current 4G service and is capable of downloading a movie in 1 second.
Spam in the Fridge: Hackers Target Home Appliances
Guest Blogger on January 22, 2014
An email security firm says it detected what it calls the first hacker attack using home appliances, which sent out more than 750,000 malicious emails.
How to Get Free Cellphone Service
Allison Martin on January 20, 2014
Tired of spending a ton of cash on your cellphone bill each month? We explain how to change to free or greatly discounted service.
Target Shoppers: 4 Ways Hackers Will Come After You
Guest Blogger on January 20, 2014
Scammers can use the information stolen from Target to try to get you to share more personal information or attempt to take over your computer. Here’s what to look for.
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