Even in an increasingly wireless world, USB cables are still a major presence in nearly all of our tech. Computers, smartphones, tablets, and cameras all use USB cables to charge batteries, transfer information, and connect other USB devices. Knowing which cable you have (or need) however can be challenging, since there are so many different types on the market. The …
We use our smartphones everyday, for everything from sending work email to video chatting with our friends and family. As evidenced by screen time records, we spend a lot of time on these devices, and app developers know it. They design their apps to track our every move, to better understand how we use our phones, and how to better …
Your primary email address is under attack. On one hand, you have scammers and phishers, constantly bombarding your inbox with bunk in an attempt to steal your data. On the other hand, you have trackers, which follow your email activity in an effort to send you more targeted ads. While there are various services available to remedy these security concerns, …
It’s just about time for the big meeting. You turn on your computer, sign into Teams, and … no one can see your face. No, it’s not because your camera is turned off; rather, your lighting just isn’t cutting it. When it comes to video of any kind, lighting is essential. It allows the camera to properly expose and capture …
What makes a quality password? Something that isn’t easy to guess? Something that doesn’t contain personal information? Those are good answers, but they’re only a start. You see, in the past, we’ve been taught to think of individual people trying to guess our passwords—typing out password after password by hand until they land on the right combination. Sure, this scenario …