Computer and Tech Tips For Non-Tech People

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and when we talk about mental health, we have to include technology in the equation. Technology can cause mental health issues such as depression and it's important that you and your family take steps to ensure you are not falling victim to toxic screen time. Here's what you need to know.

Criminals can hack into your Bluetooth? That's right! Beware of Bluetooth attacks where cybercrooks can access the data on your devices without you even knowing. Photos, video, and phone conversations are fair game to crooks. Here's what you need to know

Beware! There are people who are using the power of AI to create content and pass it off as their own. The information generated by AI can be used to help you form an idea, but there a chance the text AI develops for you could be inaccurate or someone else's work. Here are some tools to help you detect human vs AI-generated text.

Kids and Young Adults using the hashtag Kia Boys are stealing 2010 - 2021 models of Kia and Hyundai vehicles for joyriding and showing off on social media. Learn how this originated and how to protect your vehicle from being stolen.

Juice Hacking is the latest Cyber threat designed to steal information off your devices. Not sure how to protect your gadgets from the prying eyes of criminals? Check out this video that will keep crooks from taking a sneak peek at your data.

People always talk about how social media is negative, but did you know you are responsible for the social media feed you create? When you connect with people, you're telling the algorithm whose content you want to appear on your wall. If you are tired of negative social media, eliminate negative people. Don't know how, watch this video.

Your Tech Devices Need Some TLC and it's important that clean your gadgets regularly to ensure they last a long time. Not sure how to do it? Check out this video that will give you some very important cleaning tips.

World Backup Day is almost here March 31st Don't be an April Fool, make sure your information is being automatically backed up to your favorite backup device or the cloud. Not sure how to make this happen? Watch this helpful video to find out more.

In most circumstances, your devices can't be hacked unless a hacker uses EMI (electromagnetic Interference) to access your devices with a touch screen. Find out how you can prevent criminals from gaining access to your mobile devices and your personal data.

ChatGPT is out and everyone who is using this powerful AI wants to access the latest and greatest tools in this new version. Can you get free access? Can you download an app? All these questions and more are answered in this latest video. #howto #chatgpt #ai #openai

Smart TVs are like large smartphones and tablets. Like these gadgets, there's not much that can go wrong with them, sometimes you will experience hiccups from time to time.  Luckily, there are quick and easy things you can do to fix issues when they occur.  Check out this video to find out more. 

In today's world, having all tech built in the USA is impossible. Having technology manufactured in China is great because it helps keep the cost down, but at the same time, you should be aware that the Chinese government can step in and demand data from Chinese-based companies at any time.  Would you like to know what technology they can use to spy on you?  Check out this video.

ChatGPT is a groundbreaking AI that allows just about any create content but did you know you could use it to make money? Check out this video to find creative and practical ways to use ChaGPT to add some extra dollars to your pocket.

Hey Mac users! Macs may be less prone to getting viruses, but you need to make sure that you're protecting your Apple product from cyber crooks.  Not sure how to protect your Mac? Check out this video that will give you tips to lock down your Mac and keep your information safe.

ChatGPT is taking the internet by storm as millions of people are now using this advanced from of Chatbot AI for work and pleasure.  With the advancement of AI, come fears that OpenAI newest platform will put us at more risk. Watch this video to see if we are now more prone to cyber-attacks. #chatbot #chatgpt #cybersecurity

If you're the owner of an iMac or a Macbook, it can be confusing how often you should replace your devices.  It may seem like you need to replace them every 18 months, so the answer may surprise you on how long you can hang on to your Apple products.

Data Protection Day is on the 28th of January of every year.  It's important that you take steps to protect your data as criminals can use that information to steal your financial data and your identity.  Not sure where to start? Check out this video that will help you take steps to keep your data safe.

After two hard Covid winters, the current season of respiratory sickness in the United States already rivals some of the worst cold and flu seasons on record. One of the ways the disease can be carried by smartphones and other devices. Smartphones are some of the dirtiest devices we own and a single device can carry as many germs as a public restroom. If you want to limit your chances of getting s...

January is National Clean Out Your Computer Month and there's no better time to clean out that clutter on your computers, smartphones, and tablets. If you're unsure where to start, check out our latest podcast that will help you clean out your devices the right way

Happy New Year! Everyone should make resolutions to improve their body and mind, but it's important to make them about your tech devices as well.  If you're not sure where to start with your tech resolutions this year, check out this list

What do you do when an empty package shows up?  You may think it's a gift from heaven, but it could be a new scam that means criminals may have access to your online shopping accounts. How do you stay safe?  Check out these tips to ensure criminals can't use your information to fund their fake online stores.

In today's digital world, most cyber attacks are socially engineered.  This means criminals are targeting people to get access to devices. 99% of all Cybercrime nowadays requires human interaction which means you are your best defense against cyber attacks. Learn how to become a human firewall to keep your devices safe.

You didn't think that free email was free, did you? Well, you should know that your email provider is sharing all of the information you have stored in your email folders.  Want to know what to do to protect this data? Check out this video!

Catfishing is the latest scam that is targeting children.  Threats can come from online criminals and real-life criminals.  Want to keep your kids safe? Check out these tips that will help you keep predators away from your kids.

If you struggle with sentence structure and spelling like I do, you need to take a look at the tool that will help you compose better emails and documents across all of your devices.  The best thing is, it's FREE!