Many scammers claim to be from the IRS or another government body in an effort to steal your personal information. While many are done online, such as through text, email or social media, some come through regular mail or even visits to your front door. Thankfully, the IRS keeps a running list of known tax […]

Pop-up blockers are generally safe to use and can prevent you from seeing advertisements — but they can also prevent some pages from loading properly, especially if the site is trying to load a pop-up that you actually want to see. This is often the case if you click a link and nothing happens, though […]

Some homes just aren’t very well made for Wi-Fi networks, leading to poor signal strength. A powerline adapter’s range is as long as your electrical circuit, and its signal strength doesn’t lessen with distance. This makes it an ideal choice for large homes, or homes with thick walls that normally interfere with Wi-Fi signals. It’s […]

For the greatest level of security, you should set your web browser security as high as possible. This may prevent some web pages from loading or functioning correctly. To overcome this, it is recommended to maintain the highest security setting and only enable features when necessary. If you decide that a website is trustworthy, you […]

There are plenty of instances when sensational but false news spreads as if it’s real, even if it isn’t. If you’re ever suspicious of information, you have a few ways to check. You can look at a well-known and reputable fact-check site such as FactCheck.org. If you can’t find it there, there’s a simple rule […]

When choosing which third-party applications to enable, it’s important to be cautious. Stay away from applications that seem suspicious and take the time to modify your settings to ensure that they are only able to access the bare minimum of information required. Doing so can help protect your data from potential malicious activity.