Tech
How to Stop AT&T From Sharing Your Private Data with Advertisers
B.T. Ballenger on July 8, 2013
The company says the data are anonymous, but researchers have proven many times that anonymity measures fail. Here’s how to opt out.
Will We Soon Have to Rent Computer Software?
B.T. Ballenger on July 5, 2013
Adobe’s Photoshop software now requires a monthly rental subscription, rather than a flat fee to purchase. Microsoft Office also has a subscription option. What’s next?
How to Spy On Your Own Emails
B.T. Ballenger on July 4, 2013
What would your Gmail history look like to a stranger? Here’s how to find out.
Attorneys General to Google: Stop Promoting Illegal Drug Sales
B.T. Ballenger on July 3, 2013
Authorities in 3 states say Google allows ads on YouTube that promote illegal activities. Google says it’s already trying to pull such ads.
3 Free Ways to Block Numbers on Android Smartphones
B.T. Ballenger on July 1, 2013
Tired of being harassed by unwanted calls and texts? You can block people for free with any of these options.
What’s Your Gmail Account Worth to Hackers?
B.T. Ballenger on June 27, 2013
A new tool can tell you how much your Google email account would go for on the black market — and how to make it less of a target.
Feds Warn Google, Bing and Yahoo About Tricking Consumers
B.T. Ballenger on June 26, 2013
The federal government says search engines need to be clearer about identifying advertising and paid results.
Faster, Better Wi-Fi Coming Soon
B.T. Ballenger on June 21, 2013
Top speeds will double, streaming will be smoother, and batteries may last longer under a newly approved wireless standard.
Charge Your Phone Free with Public Charging Stations
B.T. Ballenger on June 20, 2013
A pilot program will provide New York City with about two dozen free solar-powered charging stations this summer. If successful, it could expand to other cities.
Internet From Balloons? Google’s Working On It
B.T. Ballenger on June 19, 2013
It’s called Project Loon, and involves solar-powered helium balloons beaming Internet signals across the sky.
Do You Want Your TV to Watch You?
B.T. Ballenger on June 18, 2013
Cable companies are thinking about putting cameras and microphones in our cable boxes. Members of Congress are already moving to limit their use. What do you think?
Do Retailers Track You More Than the Government Does?
B.T. Ballenger on June 17, 2013
We’re watched through our computers, through our smartphones, and in stores — all to make businesses more money. Does it bother you?
Why Cellphone Insurance Is Not Worth the Cost
Len Penzo on June 13, 2013
After all, insurance is supposed to protect you from losses you can’t afford to replace.
How to Keep Your Private Information Private
Dan Schointuch on December 27, 2014
Thwarting the efforts of a billion-dollar super-secret government spy agency — or anyone else who wants access to your personal information — is not that difficult.
Apple Wants to Buy Your Used Phones, Report says
B.T. Ballenger on June 7, 2013
Apple may soon have an in-store trade-in program for iPhones.
The Big Screen Gets Bigger
B.T. Ballenger on June 7, 2013
Movie screens as much as 40 percent larger than usual may be coming to a theater near you. Are you willing to pay more for the experience?
Smartphone in the Pool? Here’s What to Do
Angela Colley on June 7, 2013
If you accidentally drop your phone in water, take these steps. But if you’re particularly accident-prone, you might want to buy a new waterproof phone.
Free Calling, Texting and Data — What’s the Catch?
B.T. Ballenger on June 6, 2013
You’ll have to bring a compatible smartphone or buy one, and there are some limitations.
Downloading Software? 3 Essential Steps
Dan Schointuch on June 6, 2013
When did it get so hard to download something without installing a toolbar, search extension, download accelerator, or other unwanted “crapware”?
Credit Bureaus Checking Facebook Posts for Fraud
B.T. Ballenger on May 30, 2013
Public social media posts could be used to verify identities and assess your income level.
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