By Jason Stanley, Senior Tech Help · Last updated: October 21, 2026 · Facts checked against the official sources linked in this guide. The short answer: real tech companies don’t call, email or text you out of the blue to say your computer has a problem, and...
To reduce mobile data usage, first connect your phone to **Wi‑Fi** whenever possible, then turn off **Background App Refresh** (iPhone) or **Background data** (Android) for apps you do not use often. Open your phone’s **Settings**, tap **Cellular** or **Mobile data**,...
By Jason Stanley, Senior Tech Help · Last updated: October 20, 2026 · Facts and prices checked against the official sources linked in this guide. The short answer: open your usual grocery store’s app or website (or a delivery service such as Instacart), create...
By Jason Stanley, Senior Tech Help · Last updated: October 22, 2026 · Facts checked against the official sources linked in this guide. The short answer: run a speed test and compare it with your plan, then restart the modem and router (FCC, Microsoft). If it’s...
By Jason Stanley, Senior Tech Help · Last updated: October 21, 2026 · Facts checked against the official sources linked in this guide. The short answer: make every password long (CISA says at least 16 characters), random and unique, meaning a different one for every...
