How to tell if someone is using your Wi-Fi and kick them off

Do you need a new router or is someone outside of your household using your Wi-Fi without you knowing? There are lots of possible reasons behind a slow internet connection (and solutions), but if you think someone is stealing your Wi-Fi, you’ll need to know how to confirm if that’s happening and how to stop … Read more

Is ChatGPT safe? Here are the risks to consider

Rolf van Root / Unsplash For those who have seen ChatGPT in action, you know just how amazing this generative AI tool can be. And if you haven’t seen ChatGPT do its thing, prepare to have your mind blown!  There’s no doubting the power and performance of OpenAI’s famous chatbot, but is ChatGPT actually safe … Read more

How to get verified on Instagram Threads in 2024

Like Twitter and Instagram, Instagram Threads allows users to become verified to confirm their identities and access some exclusive features. Similar to Twitter’s verification process, you’ll need to pay a monthly fee to be verified on Threads, so keep that price in mind as you get your verified Threads account set up. So, without further … Read more

How to check your Mac for viruses and malware

Thanks to several rigorous security measures Apple integrates into its computers, Macs are generally considered among the safest systems. However, there’s always an opportunity for malware and malicious threat actors to gain access to your Mac. Relying on the built-in security features protecting your system may be well and good, but it can be useful … Read more

How to find archived emails in Gmail, return them to inbox

If you’re looking to clean up your Gmail inbox, but you don’t want to delete anything permanently, then choosing the archive option is your best bet. Whenever you archive an email, it is removed from your inbox folder while still remaining accessible. Here’s how to access any emails you have archived previously, as well as … Read more

What Are Mouse Jigglers, and Can They Keep Statuses Active?

It makes sense that mouse jigglers have gained prominence alongside the recent rise in jobs becoming remote positions. If more workers are working from home and away from employers’ direct supervision, employers are going to try to find new ways to supervise their remote employees. And those employees are going to push back against being … Read more

How to Change a Signature in Outlook on Desktop and Web

By using signatures in Microsoft Outlook, you can make sure that your emails are always closed properly. But sometimes you may want to update it. Maybe you had a name change or you’d like to include a holiday-related closing. You can easily change or add a new signature in Outlook on Windows, Mac, or the … Read more

Reddit in $60M deal with Google to boost AI tools, report claims

Google has struck a deal worth $60 million that will allow it to use Reddit content to train its generative-AI models, Reuters reported on Thursday, citing three people familiar with the matter. The claim follows a Bloomberg report earlier in the week that said Reddit had inked such a deal, though at the time the … Read more

How to stop spam texts on iPhone and Android phones

Everyone from legitimate marketers to outright scammers wants to get your attention these days. With a mobile phone in nearly every pocket, many of these have turned to SMS text messages as a way to extend their reach. After all, it’s a fast means of communication that’s much more likely to be noticed than traditional … Read more