These days, New Year’s Resolutions seem pretty tough. After bingeing on ham, candy, pies, eggnog, and overspending for a month, we convince ourselves on January 1st (or 2nd if you’re a human) that we will start drinking kale smoothies for breakfast, we’ll exercise every day, and we’ll stop on-line shopping without so much as a […]

Gone are those Christmas days when you could buy your kids a board game or your spouse a vacuum (honestly, those days were never a thing!). Today, it’s all about the tech. But where do you start? As Black Friday approaches, here are a few tips for getting the best gadgets of the year without […]

The world seems an unsteady place at the moment. Disagreements and conflict abound at home, and unrest and confusion rule abroad. But when the world feels askew and we’re not sure where to put our faith, the United States military holds firm. Throughout our history, our freedoms and way of life have been secured by […]

Once upon a midnight dreary, a connected consumer grew nervous and weary. He mailed in his hair (and not for free!), to the family tree company, 23andMe. No specter took over, no ghouls attacked. But still, just as scary, that firm was bloody hacked! That’s right. Earlier this month, a hacker stole data from the […]

Technology is evolving faster than ever, it seems, and with it comes a whole new language for describing those things, actions, products, and—yes—robots, that didn’t exist just a few years ago. But, just as we learned to swap out “chimney sweeps” for “HVAC repairmen,” we can evolve and start embracing the next generation of tech […]

Excel! That intimidating green icon on your Program ribbon that you only visit before tax season or to create that invite list for this year’s Halloween bash. And, while Excel certainly provides a lot of advanced formulas and functions, learning a handful of shortcuts will make you more efficient than you ever thought possible. Most […]

What a summer it’s been! Record heat, wildfires in Canada, hurricanes in California, and poor Phoenix clocking in at 110 degrees for 30 days straight. It hardly feels like the autumnal equinox, and yet September 23rd marks the moment when day and night exist in equal measures AND—more importantly—when it becomes socially acceptable to drink […]

Our phones are our lifelines, our libraries, our maps, and of course, our entertainment these days. So, when we start to see the battery life slowly slipping away, panic can set in. But don’t rush out and buy a new battery yet; there are plenty of ways to conserve your battery life so you can […]

“I don’t have time for that operating system (OS) update, I’m in the middle of something. I don’t need any new features. There’s no risk in NOT updating, right?” Wrong! OS updates provide an essential connection between your computer and support, ensuring that bugs are fixed and risks are mitigated. And—of course—hackers are taking advantage […]

Hiking, biking, swimming, and grilling…all wonderful ways to enjoy your summer. But sometimes, the only way to beat the heat is to head into the AC and binge great TV until you pass out. With so many streaming options, are you using your services efficiently? Are you being double-billed for bundled services? Could you save […]

Now, more than ever, we must be diligent about protecting our data because—as you’re about to learn—even the best laid plans may not save the day. Managed Care of North America, a dental benefits provider, reported that it was a target of a massive data breach affecting nearly 9 million people. A forensic analysis determined […]

It’s that time again! Time to sweep out the cobwebs and the empty pizza boxes that got us through the cold winter, and breathe some fresh air into our homes and workplaces. And, when you’re finished alphabetizing the contents of your pantry, your technology (physical and digital) could use some featherdusting as well. Here’s how: […]

Have you ever tossed out an empty package of something you bought on Amazon and LOVED but couldn’t remember what it was called? (And then spent a day scrolling through products trying to find “the one”?) Never again! Here are a couple powerful tools on the Your Orders screen that will make shopping, returns, and […]

As we celebrate World Password Day next Thursday, please tell us that LAST World Password Day was not the last time you changed your password… We all know that as we continue to get more connected online—shopping, banking, networking, gaming, and even dating—it’s more critical than ever that we choose strong passwords and update them […]

Arbor Day has been celebrated throughout the world since the very first tree-planting ceremony in Spain in 1594. The tradition has caught on in the US when in 1872, a newspaper editor in Nebraska proposed a holiday to celebrate and plant trees—more than one million trees were planted that first Arbor Day. Today, volunteers join […]

The robots are coming! The robots are coming! The robots are coming and they’re … really quite helpful? Artificial intelligence (AI) is already a huge part of our days. It helps Amazon make good suggestions, it keeps our homes safe and connected, it even helps us find the fastest way to work—and the nearest coffee […]

There was a time when traffic was going to be what traffic was going to be. When we knew our flight was cancelled when we rolled up to the gate to find a flight attendant shaking her head and directing us to the nearest Cinnabon. But times have changed, and technology is here to make […]

It’s time! Time to set your brackets, put a few dollars on a Cinderella team you’ve never heard of, and learn that a computer or a turtle did better in their brackets than you did… It’s March Madness!! The men’s tournament kicks off Thursday, March 16th, and the bracket model, Sportsline, suggests we’re going to […]

This spring has been the season of the late/cancelled flight leaving passengers stranded for hours (and sometimes days) at airports across the nation. Adding insult to injury, passengers often feel like they can’t step away from their gates for even a moment or they’ll miss an update about their flights. iPhone to the rescue! If […]

It’s that time again! America’s favorite holiday: Super Bowl Sunday! This year pits the Philadelphia Eagles against the Kansas City Chiefs, both of whom finished the season with an impressive 14-3 record. Although the Eagles are favored to win, oddsmakers think the game will be close. So, what do fans have to look forward to? […]

With record colds (and higher fuel prices) sweeping the nation, now might be a great time to consider installing a smart thermostat in your home. The good news is that these little efficiency boxes have gotten easier to install even as the technology has gotten more advanced. There are lots of YouTube guides available, as […]

We’ve all done it. Hit “Reply All” when we meant to hit “Only reply to that one person so I can talk about everyone else.” Or sent a message noting the incredibly important document attached—and then forgot to attach the document. So, what can you do (besides panic/sweat/cry) while you wait for the recipients to […]

That’s a wrap. You’ve had your second piece of pie, you’ve packed up the turkey for tomorrow’s sandwiches, and the tryptophan is kicking in. But before you fall asleep watching football (and football!), make your plan for slaying Black Friday and Cyber Monday! Because last year so many companies struggled to keep shelves stocked for […]

For the second time in a year, big box retailer Bed Bath & Beyond has been the target of a data breach that has put potentially thousands of customers’ personal information at risk. The store, which is already struggling financially, has asked its customer and technology chief to step down in hopes that they can […]

You did it! You recorded your daughter’s ballet recital—all three hours of it—and you uploaded it successfully to YouTube. You want to send the link to grandparents and friends, but you don’t want them to have to sit through two hours and 55 minutes of other kids’ pirouettes and arabesques. What now? Here’s how to […]