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What The Tech: Why you should consider keeping your old phones and I-pads
There are some reasons you should consider keeping your old phones and Ipads instead of throwing them away.
What The Tech: Smartphone designed specifically for kids
‘Bark’s’ smartphone designed specifically for kids allows parental approvals and restrictions to keep kids safe.
What the Tech: Are social media companies doing enough to protect your kids online?
Social media platforms say they’re making progress in protecting kids. But one mom who works
in tech says that’s not what the data shows, and she’s urging parents to pay closer attention.
What The Tech: Protecting your Wi-Fi routers against hackers
Some passwords need to be changed regularly, but your home Wi-Fi router? That one needs be
changed at least once: right after you plug it in.
What The Tech: How a new web browser uses AI to search
Browsers have come a long way since the days of ‘dial up’. And now there’s one with built-in artificial intelligence that might change how you search forever.
What the Tech: Why parents should keep an eye on their kids’ phones
When parents glance at their kid’s phone, they might see some strange acronyms like CD9, KMS, or LMIRL. Ask the kids and they’ll throw a smoke screen. But these acronyms can be red flags.
What The Tech: Are smart tv’s spying on you?
Smart TVs are designed to track what you watch, how long you watch it, and even what you
search for. Manufacturers call this “post-purchase monetization”.
What the Tech: Why you should sign up for “Informed Delivery” from the post office
If you’re one of the more than 72 million Americans already using Informed Delivery from the U.S. Post Office, you know how convenient it can be. Here’s how it can also help protect you from a scam.
What The Tech: Beware of fake WiFi scams
Free Wi-Fi is tempting, especially when you're in an airport, restaurant, or hotel. But security experts warn, some of those networks are not what they seem.
Free Wi-Fi is tempting, especially when you’re in an airport, restaurant, or hotel. But security experts warn, some of those networks are not what they seem.
