Miss Manners | A Little White Lie Among Friends

The phrase, "when someone tells you who they are, believe them" does not exist in cyberspace, where hackers run amok. Unfortunately, it's all too easy for criminals to pretend to be someone they're not, and this is what's happening with a new fake Microsoft email going around. If you've received a notification from Microsoft that threatens to expose your private data, it's probably a scameven if it's coming from a Microsoft account.

How long do you fritter away on social media every day? If you're not sure, your Android phone is about to give you the cold, hard truth. In a silent update, Google has added new screen time reminders that will let you know how long you've been on a specific app.

Over the years, my sound library has grown to huge proportions, and it includes everything from sound effects to music samples and everything in between. This was all possible thanks to a few key sound repositories that keep on giving today.

Today's routers are loaded with features that make them easier for everyday consumers to use. However, some of these features are vulnerable to hackers, so I always turn off these router settings for better security.

Black Friday is right around the corner, and though online shopping crowds might be less daunting than the in-person mobs, cyber-retailers aren't immune from items going out of stock. While most will flock to Amazon on Friday, November 29th, you can skirt the masses at these alternative retailers for impressive tech deals.

AI is an excellent tool for generating ideas, but I wouldnt trust it to create personalized long-form content for me. From personal experience, even some of the best tools have their limitations in these areas.