Internet Scams
What Is SIM Swapping, and Why Is It a Nightmare for Your Online Security?
The best thing you can do to shore up your online security is to set up two-factor authentication on every service that allows it. However, there is a new form of scam going around that attempts to make an end-run around 2FA and make a fool out of all password …
SEC Chairman Warns Crypto Scams Are on the Rise
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s chairman, Gary Gensler, has no special fondness for cryptocurrency. In recent remarks, he attested that crypto amounts to little more than a chance for scammers and fraudsters to transfer money from honest people into their own pockets. In recent remarks at the Aspen Security Forum, …
Social Media Coupon Scams Spreading–Don’t Get Tricked
A proliferation of coupon scams has popped up on social media, especially Facebook. Here’s how to avoid getting tricked by these convincing fakes. Too Good to Be True? The Better Business Bureau issued a warning recently for consumers. They found a huge number of coupon scams on Facebook, including offers …
Huge News Announced at Microsoft’s Massive Surface Event
As recently as a decade ago, Microsoft wasn’t known for its hardware. However, the 2012 release of the Microsoft Surface hybrid tablet changed that, solidifying Microsoft as a true competitor in the hardware space. Now, Microsoft wants everyone to know that Apple isn’t the only big name when it comes …
Smartphones
Apple Event Reveals Juicy Details About iPhone 13
The iPhone 13 has been fully unveiled thanks to Apple’s annual event. The newest flagship phone from the Cupertino-based tech giant is a doozy. Let’s take a look at some of the most exciting features coming to the world’s most popular smartphone this fall. Four Sizes As expected, the iPhone …
iPhone 13 Launch Has Investors Excited About Apple
Apple’s stock is up ahead of a September 14 press event that will also serve as the launch event for the iPhone 13. Apple is hoping that it’s lucky number 13 for the company, which has managed to see growth year after year in the crowded smartphone space. This is …
Google Unveils New Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro Smartphones
The newest smartphone entry in Google’s popular Pixel line is a radical departure from their older designs. Google’s always struggled in the hardware space (does anyone remember the Stadia?), but the Pixel has so far managed to stay profitable enough to make it through five iterations. This sixth iteration, due …
Cloud Computing
Starry Internet: Sort of Like 5G, but for Your Home
Do you hate your local internet service provider? Many people can’t stand the one or two ISPs that are available for their area. If you don’t like your ISP, whether it’s due to the quality of the service they provide or the cost, you often can’t do anything about it. …
Is Cloud Gaming the Future, Or Is It Doomed to Fail?
One of the biggest shifts in the world of entertainment over the past decade has been the slow death of physical media. Where once you needed a veritable library of VHS tapes and cassettes, or eventually Blu-Rays and CDs, now everyone just streams their entertainment. If you want to watch …
Why is Cloud Computing Such a Big Deal?
The future of the internet and computing seems to be moving more than ever toward decentralized, cloud-based information exchange enabled by high-speed internet. This can be seen in a basic form with the way that the internet has essentially replaced most forms of physical media. For instance, when was the …