Phones and Computers

Ten minutes now gives you a map, a remote lock, and a real shot at recovering a lost phone or…

Maya Iyer Aug 2, 2026 5 min read

Extensions can read every page you open, including your bank. Here are the common habits that hand that access to…

Maya Iyer Jul 27, 2026 5 min read

Most updates quietly fix security holes, and the gap between a fix being released and you installing it is exactly…

Maya Iyer Jul 25, 2026 5 min read

From odd pop-ups to battery drain, these are the eight signs your phone or computer may be infected, plus what…

Maya Iyer Jul 24, 2026 5 min read

Set your phone, computer, apps, and browser to update themselves once, and security fixes install on their own from then…

Maya Iyer Jul 22, 2026 5 min read

Back up, sign out, then erase in the right order so your photos, logins, and files leave with you, not…

Maya Iyer Jul 21, 2026 5 min read

Automatic cloud backup plus one external drive protects your photos and files from theft, spills, ransomware, and plain bad luck.

Maya Iyer Jul 19, 2026 5 min read

A clear, ordered walkthrough to scan, remove threats, and secure your accounts afterward, with no tech support phone call ever…

Maya Iyer Jul 18, 2026 5 min read

An aging phone or laptop can run fine and still be unsafe. Here is how to tell when careful use…

Maya Iyer Jul 16, 2026 5 min read

A strong lock and hidden previews turn a lost phone from a disaster into a minor annoyance, and setup takes…

Maya Iyer Jul 15, 2026 5 min read

Public Wi-Fi is far safer than it used to be, but three real risks remain. Here are the simple habits…

Maya Iyer Jul 13, 2026 5 min read

Both systems ship with real, built-in protection. Here is what each one guards against by default and the handful of…

Maya Iyer Jul 12, 2026 5 min read

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