How to better balance social media experience with privacy
Similar to Google monitoring online activity, social media platforms track likes, comments, and other actions to deliver personalized content and targeted advertisements. This can both add to the user experience and lead to questions about privacy. Whether you’re...
The pros and cons of Google monitoring online activity
Discover the pros and cons of how Google tracking shapes your online experience. Stay informed, explore privacy settings, and make empowered choices for a secure and personalized online journey.
AI-powered ChatGPT attracts attention, is free to try!
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been all the buzz ever since the introduction of the ChatGPT tool was made available free to the public late last year. While the full impact is hard to predict, AI is already changing things like the way we plan our travel or how we prepare our resume to apply for a job.
Beyond Google: Test search engines, then choose a favorite
Looking for a search engine that suits your needs? Whether you’re planning a family vacation, shopping for holiday gifts in advance, or searching for a new dinner recipe, search engines are essential. Check out some of the most popular search engines preferred by users to help you decide which one is best for you!
Managing email made easy in a few steps
While emails were exciting to receive in the past, today emails seem very overwhelming for people. Nobody wants to constantly deal with unwanted emails and potential personal information being shared. Here are a few simple ways to make managing email easy for you.
The trouble with compromised email accounts and how to keep yours secure
Phishing email scams are a common way for scammers to gain access to personal information, including email accounts, which can lead to compromised passwords and other sensitive data. The SLAM method can help identify phishing emails by examining the sender, links, attachments, and message for red flags.
The mysterious evolution of today’s 911 emergency system
Kitty Genovese’s murder case is credited as a driving factor of the 911 systems we have in place today.
Short-dial numbers reach universal connections quickly
Decades ago, a person could dial the last four digits of a phone number to call someone in their same three-digit exchange. Just last year all calls in South Dakota require dialing 10 digits.
How to stay safe in this social media world
Be aware of tactics scammers may use to defraud you, such as creating duplicate social media pages of your account. Keeping your social media accounts safe is important, so here are a few keys to help.
esports: Millions watch as others compete in online video gaming
Professional competitive gaming or esports (short for Electronic Sports) rivals the NBA, MLB, and YouTube for live viewership. Just one platform, Twitch, has more than 30 million daily users and over 9 million monthly broadcasters.