By Jason Stanley, Senior Tech Help · Last updated: October 22, 2026 · Facts checked against the official sources linked in this guide. The short answer: open a conversation in Messages, tap the + button, tap #images, tap Find images and type a word like...
No, a real IRS agent will not call you out of the blue demanding payment or threatening you. These calls are almost always scams designed to scare people into sending money. This guide is for seniors and beginners, and most people can learn to recognize a scam call in...
By Jason Stanley, Senior Tech Help · Last updated: October 22, 2026 · Facts checked against the official sources linked in this guide. The short answer: first check whether other devices in your home can get online (Apple). If none can, restart your modem and router...
By Jason Stanley, Senior Tech Help · Last updated: October 21, 2026 · Facts checked against the official sources linked in this guide. The short answer: on an iPhone, open Settings > Privacy & Security > Microphone to see every app that has asked for the...
By Jason Stanley, Senior Tech Help · Last updated: October 21, 2026 · Facts checked against the official sources linked in this guide. The short answer: an Echo is always listening for its wake word (“Alexa,” “Amazon,” “Computer,”...
Did your phone ring once and stop — and now you’re wondering if you should call back? That “one quick ring” can be a trick called the 1-ring scam. It’s designed to make you curious so you call back and get charged. This guide explains how the 1-ring scam works, why it...
