Let’s sort out the big social platforms: who uses them, what they’re best for, who owns them, how their feeds work, whether you can see only people you follow, and what the worst complaints are.
A Friendly Guide to the Big Social Media Platforms
Is Google AI Looking at Your Gmail, Docs, and Everything Else?
Google has been adding AI features to Gmail, Google Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar, Chat, Meet, Search, Android, and Gemini. Some of those features are handy. Some are creepy-feeling. Some are both at the same time, which is pretty much the official motto of modern technology.
When You’re Gone: The 2026 Guide to Your Digital Legacy, Facebook Memories, Passwords & Online Accounts
Most people have a will. Some people have life insurance. Many have folders full of paperwork. But millions of people have something just as valuable and rarely planned for: Their digital life.
Should You Ban Social Media?
If you’re wrestling with the question of whether to ban social media entirely — or allow it with supervision — you’re not alone.
Keeping Kids Safe Online (Without Losing Your Mind) Part 2
This week, we’re looking at the privacy settings that actually matter — the ones that determine who can find your child, message them, track them, tag them, or see more than they should.
Keeping Kids Safe Online (Without Losing Your Mind)
You’re navigating Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Roblox, Fortnite, group chats, private messages, disappearing messages, livestreams, and a whole digital universe that didn’t exist when most of us were teenagers.
Connecting with Far-Away Family for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving isn’t always about who’s at the table — it’s also about who’s missing from it. Whether it’s a college kid stuck on campus, a grandparent in another state, or family serving overseas, you can still make them part of the day — no teleportation required. With a little tech (and a lot of heart), you can pull everyone together for a Thanksgiving that feels full, even if the seats aren’t.
🎃 Unlucky 13 Tech Terrors Lurking in the Dark
Halloween is supposed to be about jump scares, haunted houses, and kids dressed like skeletons raiding your candy stash. But while you’re busy carving pumpkins, there are much scarier things creeping around your Wi-Fi, stalking your smartphone, and rattling their chains inside your PC. These aren’t your everyday witches and goblins—they’re real-life tech terrors that can ruin your week, your wallet, and in some cases, your entire digital life.
What to do if your Facebook account is hacked
Has someone else gained access to your Facebook account? It happened to a relative of mine the other day, so I decided to give you a quick tutorial on what to do if someone takes control of your account.
The Dangers of Online Sextortion Scams Aimed at Kids
Sextortion is a particularly insidious type of scam that targets kids and teens, using fear and shame to manipulate them into complying with a scammer’s demands. This scam often begins on social media platforms, gaming sites, or messaging apps, where scammers pose as someone the child’s age. After gaining the child’s trust, they persuade the child to share explicit photos or videos.