The Great Cutoff: October 25th By October 25th, your Nest thermostat will stop taking your calls. Literally. No phone control, no Google Home commands, no smartwatch taps, no sweet-talking it from Alexa. If you’re still rocking a Gen 1 or...

Pop quiz:When’s the last time you opened your network closet? You know the one.That dusty little room (or shelf, or box) where “the internet stuff” lives.Chances are, there’s a blinking box in there quietly doing its job. Maybe it’s labeled...

You ever feel like your computer is giving you side-eye? Like it knows something you don’t? Maybe it’s just tired. Or maybe… you’re being watched. If you feel like cyber attacks are happening more often, you’re not wrong. They’re not...

Let’s be honest. When you open an Incognito tab in Chrome, you feel like a secret agent. No history, no cookies, no digital trail. It’s the “clean getaway” button of the internet. Or at least, it was supposed to be....

Weak passwords are the low-hanging fruit of cybersecurity. And guess who’s hungry? Cybercriminals. With plenty of time. And zero chill. If a hacker cracks just one of your logins, they’re not politely peeking around. They’re going full Ocean’s Eleven… snooping...

Thinking of upgrading to Windows 11? Smart move. It’s faster, more secure, and way better looking than its predecessor. But before you click “Update,” here’s a reality check: your device needs to be ready. Windows 11 is free to upgrade…...

Well, it finally happened. 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy, and now everything—including your DNA data—is effectively on the clearance rack. Despite their reassurances that “your data is safe,” the company is literally auctioning off its assets. Do you trust a...

You’ve heard it a million times: don’t believe everything you see online. This includes… drumroll… online advertising. Or, as we call it, Malvertising. Those ads look official but come with a side of malware instead. I remember seeing a legit-looking...

Picture this: You’re watching the news, and they say a burglar is hitting houses in your neighborhood. Would you leave your front door unlocked? Or maybe even put up a sign that says, “Come on in! The WiFi password is...