How to make your vehicle a less tempting target for thieves. Tuning into the new recently, I watched the usual traffic, weather, and current event reports. Then, as if a new phenomenon emerged from a hidden abyss, a reporter discussed…
How old email accounts can rise from the dead. As we move through life, we may find that email account names outlive their usefulness. Email names such as “partymonster” or “superslacker” may be fine in high school, but entirely unsuitable…
The New Year is upon us. What will this year’s resolution be? Among whatever you may choose to accomplish in 2017, I encourage you to add one more item – read a new article on how to protect yourself from…
Time has a way of tinkering with memories. Though some people have a more detailed recollection capability than others, many still struggle to recall the precise details of past conversations. With that doubt comes the possibility that a memory can…
Your digital identity could be at risk The number of successful cyber attacks against major companies continues to grow each year. As nefarious individuals steal more consumer data for illegal purposes, the chances of these victims becoming victims of additional…
You’re sitting at an airport waiting for a flight when your significant other calls to ask for the password to an online account. There are people all around you and no place you can go to prevent others from overhearing…
A recent rash of phone calls from individuals claiming to be from various utility companies are sweeping the nation. These scoundrels attempt to fool their targets into believing that an immediate payment is necessary to prevent termination of services. If…
As holiday shopping ramps up this season, so does the opportunity for thieves to benefit from increased home deliveries. Thieves are driving through neighborhoods at this very moment, looking for packages left on porches by delivery companies. When criminals find…
For many, Thanksgiving is a chance to be with friends and family, some of whom may not be seen any other time of year. Delicious food, great conversation, and warm moments highlight many of the gatherings that create good cheer…
Is money the key the happiness? Maybe not, but it sure helps. Wealth is a means to an end. Many ends. For some, it’s an end to hunger. An end to pain. An end to uncertainty. For others, it’s an…
Before my recent trip to Holland, a friend told me about a smartphone app his son used to stay in contact with others while in Switzerland – for free. I didn’t think much of it at the time, assuming I…
