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3 ways to tell if you have a cyberstalker

3 ways to tell if you have a cyberstalker

We rely on the internet for just about everything, but one of the primary activities we use it for is socializing. From social media to forums to online gaming, the internet is a great place to foster connections with people all over the world. However, some online...

How to stay safe on social media

How to stay safe on social media

When it comes to your online safety, there are many areas to consider, including creating strong passwords, securing your WiFi, and keeping your children safe. While these all seem like obvious areas to focus on, there is one more you should think about: your online...

Tips and tools for cybersecurity

Tips and tools for cybersecurity

Maintaining your technology and your cybersecurity is an important task in today’s digital world. You may already be taking all the necessary steps to keep yourself safe online, like following online security best practices and using strong passwords. However,...

All steals and no scams: How to find the best deals online

As the holiday shopping season rolls around, you might be looking for opportunities to save a few dollars. When you’re online shopping, it’s easy to get sucked into trying to find a good deal. While there are some great resources for finding deals online, there are...

How to avoid online scams

How to avoid online scams

Even the savviest internet user can be tricked by someone online or may not know how to avoid internet scams. Rather than doing the hard work of hacking into systems or stealing information, scammers rely far more on human nature and human error and most of their...

Is your voice assistant safe?

In recent years, voice assistants have become a huge part of the modern home, Amazon’s Alexa being one of the most popular choices. With Apple®’s voice assistant Siri released in 2011 and Amazon’s Alexa released in 2014, the world has been able to experience nearly a...

What is a smart TV and how does it work?

What is a smart TV and how does it work?

What makes a smart TV smart? Integrated internet, of course! A smart TV, also called a connected TV or CTV, is a television with interactive, web-enabled features. A smart TV combines the powerful computer system of a mobile device with the large-format screen of a...

How to improve videoconferencing at lower speeds

How to improve videoconferencing at lower speeds

For many students and employees, daily life has moved almost entirely online. This means we’re all relying on video platforms to connect teachers to students and work teams to each other, not to mention providing spaces for social gatherings and events. These virtual...

7 tips to prevent smart speaker hacking

7 tips to prevent smart speaker hacking

The prevalence of smart home devices have made our lives exponentially easier. Gone are the days when you had to use a handheld timer to remind you to take the cookies out of the oven, or the times you had to turn the radio dial to find another genre of music. Today,...

How to host a virtual Halloween party

How to host a virtual Halloween party

Fall is in the air... Pumpkin spice lattes are back in season, and the days are getting shorter. You might already be thinking about Halloween — and wondering how to celebrate this year as you social distance and shelter at home. Our favorite spooky holiday might look...