According to YouMail, a call blocking and call management services company, 58.5 billion robocalls were made in the U.S. alone in 2019. And it’s believed that up to 44 percent of those were made by scammers. These prerecorded robocall messages can run the gamut from dangling expensive travel rewards to threatening legal action for nonexistent debts if you don’t call them back. What are they looking for exactly? Why do you receive robocalls? Personal information sells well on the dark web, and this includes social security numbers, credit card numbers, […]

Computers are great—when they work. Unfortunately, when your computer has a problem, you may not know how to safely fix the issue. And you probably don’t want to take any unnecessary trips to the computer repair shop, or invite a technician into your home. Luckily, many common computer problems can be solved with some simple troubleshooting. Next time your computer doesn’t work like it’s supposed to, try some of these troubleshooting tips. Remember: Always backup your computer. Before making changes to your computer, you should backup your important files. If […]

Beware of getting packages you didn’t order: You may be part of a scam called “brushing.” And it’s impossible to prevent. It’s not the worst scam in the world. At best, you get free items (although they may be useless and arrive frequently). But it could be a sign that your account information has been compromised. What is brushing? Brushing is a new online retail scam where retailers (usually on sites like Amazon) attempt to game the system and falsify positive reviews. The process goes like this: The seller creates […]

We’re all spending more time in front of our phones and computers these days, but it’s still important to reduce screen time. Studies show reducing screen time can help improve our sleep quality and mental health — not to mention how much time we waste. It is a fact that majority of the time we spend on our mobile screens are spent without much production. Students who take Modafinil to stay awake during the wee hours of the night can be considered a productive use of time on screens, but […]

Online dating is more common than ever. In fact, 30% of American adults say they’ve used a dating site or app.  The search for love in the digital age tends to stir up a lot of anxiety. If you’ve ever heard stories from your friends about their bad dates, you might reasonably approach dating apps. But just as online dating can foster some comically bad experiences, there are plenty of benefits as well. Many of us know couples who seem so perfectly matched that it’s almost impossible to believe they […]

Have you decided it’s finally time to get yourself a tablet or laptop? Awesome! Whether you want to easily get some work done on the go, stay connected to the world when you’re away, or have a device on which you can watch movies, a tablet or a laptop may be a great pick for you. Both devices are portable, versatile, and easy to use, making them great alternatives to traditional desktop computers. And you have more options than ever. But which is better–a laptop or tablet? Well, “better” is […]