Macs now more attacked than Windows PCs
If you're a Mac user, you probably believe you're less at risk online than Windows users. Hate to break it to you, but that "common knowledge" just isn't true anymore. If you have a Mac, don't miss th...
13 Helmi 20201min
More confirmation social media harms teens
I've been warning for years that social media is truly harmful to kids and teens. Yes, popular platforms are full of predators that should have been banned for good long ago. But there's another dange...
12 Helmi 20201min
Why peer-to-peer car renting is one of the worst ideas - ever
Sharing is caring, right? Well, not always. Peer-to-peer car rental apps allow you to rent your car to a perfect stranger or the other way and around. And honestly, that's a terrible idea. I'll tell y...
10 Helmi 20202min
Even though you're not a terrorist, homeland security is tracking you
It's no secret apps profit from your data. You sign up for an account and details like your usage and location are compiled and sold. You know greedy advertisers are snapping up that info, but there's...
10 Helmi 20201min
How old should your child be to own a smartphone?
There are countless decisions to make as a parent, and today's technology adds even more choices. One of the biggest? When your child should get his or her first smartphone. The choice is up to you, b...
7 Helmi 20202min
The long, slow, torturous death of BlackBerry
We've all got iPhones and Androids now, but before that, the BlackBerry reigned supreme — at least in some circles. Now the iconic brand is out of the phone game, again. Is it gone for good this time?...
6 Helmi 20201min
How NOT to run an election
When it comes to software development and deployment, rushing is never the right answer. Just ask the company that created the tech behind the embarrassing Iowa caucus. What's the solution? I have a n...
5 Helmi 20202min
How the coronavirus infected the internet
Where there's fear and uncertainty, there are criminals waiting to pounce. If you're glued to your phone or computer reading about the coronavirus outbreak, be wary of news coming from anyone you don'...
4 Helmi 20201min
