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Keep your fur babies safe with a pet camera

Keep your fur babies safe with a pet camera

Leaving your beloved pets at home alone can be difficult.  If you lead a busy life like most people, your fur babies are left at home while you’re at work or school. Whether your new kitten is wreaking havoc on your curtains, or you just want to peek in on an older...

How to talk to your parents about senior scams

How to talk to your parents about senior scams

Have your parents ever told you about a “weird” phone call or email they received? Maybe they mentioned that the IRS called them about paying their taxes. Or maybe they got a call saying they won the lottery! Of course, you know that these are scams, but your parents...

How to spot a catfish scam

How to spot a catfish scam

Nearly half of single Americans on dating apps have lied on their dating profile. Maybe you’ve added a few inches to your height or used a picture from your prime, 10 years ago. These little white lies may feel relatively harmless. However, there are scammers on...

What to do after a password manager breach

What to do after a password manager breach

In August of 2022, the popular password manager LastPass suffered a security breach that left users at risk. The cybercriminals behind the attack stole users’ vault data and breached the company’s cloud storage service. While LastPass announced that no customer data...

Internet privacy: How to keep kids safe online

Internet privacy: How to keep kids safe online

We all know the internet can be a scary place. But while most adults know how to stay safe while browsing, kids don’t know about all the dangers hiding behind the click of a button. According to Safeatlast.co, 70% of kids encounter sexual or violent content online...

How do password managers work?

How do password managers work?

Did you know that people who don’t use a password manager are three times more likely to experience identity theft than those who properly use one? According to security.org, one in every five internet users in the U.S. trusts a password manager to keep their...

What is a good internet speed?

What is a good internet speed?

The average person spends about 8 hours actively online every day, not including passive activities like streaming music or TV in the background. However, not everyone spends that much time online. Some people prefer to spend their time outdoors instead of browsing...

How to stream music and the internet speed you’ll need to do it

How to stream music and the internet speed you’ll need to do it

The days of CD players and cassette tapes are over—although it seems vinyl is making a comeback. Now, most people stream their favorite tunes directly from the internet. On average, Americans stream about 75 minutes of music a day. Whether you use music to wind down,...

Tips for buying and setting up a prebuilt PC

Tips for buying and setting up a prebuilt PC

If you’re intimidated by purchasing your first PC, you’re not alone. Gaming PCs have a reputation for being complicated and difficult to set up. However, getting your hands on your dream PC isn’t as difficult as you might think. While some people prefer to build their...

Staying safe and avoiding scams on dating apps

Staying safe and avoiding scams on dating apps

In 2021, over 300 million people worldwide used dating apps to find love and connection, with about 20 million paying for premium features. Sadly, 24,000 Americans fell victim to a romance scam that year, losing a total of 1 billion dollars collectively to scammers....

6 VR accessories for immersive gaming

6 VR accessories for immersive gaming

Virtual reality is expected to become mainstream in the next 3 to 4 years. In fact, 80% of manufacturers believe it’s just a matter of time before VR hits the mainstream and becomes as common as a cellphone. Whether you already have a VR setup or are planning to...