How to maintain and protect your online privacy
If you are reading this, there’s a strong likelihood that you are worried about maintaining and protecting your online privacy. Or perhaps you are someone who constantly frets over the…
Beware of Bing Chat and its AI conversations that can lure you into malware traps
Every day, AI seems to flip a coin between being our tech hero or digital villain. One day, it’s saving the day, another day, it’s stirring up some trouble. In…
Intel’s deepfake detector tested on real and fake videos
In March last year a video appeared to show President Volodymyr Zelensky telling the people of Ukraine to lay down their arms and surrender to Russia. It was a pretty…
Reader question: Is it safe to hit the ‘unsubscribe’ button on spam?
I received email from a reader asking if hitting the “unsubscribe” button in her inbox is smart. Like many things in tech, it depends. In some cases, reacting to spammers might…
Ask Kurt: Is it more secure to use my cellphone data vs WiFi?
How secure is your mobile phone connection? This is a question Kathleen is asking, as she wants to know the difference between mobile data and WiFi security. “For my cellphone,…
How to rein in your online exposure and remove yourself from Google searches
In a world where digital footprints are as real and influential as physical ones, maintaining control over your online persona is as crucial as ever. Whether you are an individual…
10 easy ways to prevent someone from spying on you
You know, one of the absolute worst feelings in the world is when you get that creepy sensation that someone is spying on you. It’s just so unsettling, whether it’s…
How to customize Alexa’s voice, Wake Word and Hunches
Ever felt that your smart home assistant’s voice doesn’t quite match your aesthetic or mood? Well, Alexa is lending an ear to your preferences. There’s a charm in personalizing every…
How AI tools could turn into job-killing machines
Imagine walking into work, feeling the hum of the office around you and settling into your desk, all the while unaware of the unseen eyes monitoring your every move. It’s…
How to see photos of your mail before it arrives
For years, I have relied on a little-known remarkable service provided free by USPS called “Informed Delivery.” This service is a game changer when it comes to the way you…