Innovative scammers are using artificial intelligence (AI) to separate you from your money. Even now the FBI and other agencies are warning citizens about the...
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Green Claims by Corporations Can Be Misleading
Automakers that trumpet their environmentally friendly vehicles—but cheat on emissions tests. Plastic packaging that features the word “recyclable”—even though most consumers can’t realistically recycle it....
You’ve Been Hacked…Now What?
Don’t panic if you’ve been hacked. Here are five steps to take immediately to control the damage and secure your accounts going forward… Step #1:...
How to Get Better Results from Customer Service Agents
If dealing with customer service on the phone has left you hopping mad, you’re not alone. According to the latest National Consumer Rage Survey, 63%...
Keep Your Passwords Safe
Quick—how many passwords do you have? Incredibly, the average person now has 192 unique passwords, so it makes sense to use a password-management tool instead...
Going Unsocial
Most mornings, when I open my eyes, I reach for my smartphone. I spend about a half-hour checking e-mail, scrolling through social media and looking...
The AI Tool Everyone Is Talking About
Launched in November 2022, ChatGPT already has more than 100 million users. How to get started… Go to Chat.OpenAI.com on a computer or mobile device....
What is AI… and How Will It Change Your Life?
If you are wondering what the future looks like, it’s called ChatGPT. Everyone is talking about the artificial intelligence (AI) program that generates text responses...
How to Overcome Loved Ones’ Fear of Home-Safety Tech
Technology that could help seniors live independently for longer is rapidly reaching the market—but its intended users often are less than enthused. Seniors’ resistance to...
Don’t Be Afraid to Buy Refurbished
Over the past several years, the public has grown increasingly comfortable with the idea of buying refurbished goods. The trend got a real boost during...
Is It Time for a Digital Wallet?
A digital wallet is a smartphone app that lets you make encrypted, contactless debit or credit card transactions without using your physical cards. Benefits: You...
Should You Keep Your Prime Membership?
Many of us signed up for Amazon Prime back when its offering was unique and less expensive. But now other platforms offer many of the...
