Consumer Tech Update

It's hard to pick the superior smartphone. Sure, Apple's popular iPhones outsell Galaxy's goodies. But there are a few more factors to keep in mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You've got to hear this amazing story about a niche gaming website that suddenly exploded with millions of users around the world. Why did it skyrocket to stardom? Find out in today's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After years of speculation, Google has finally admitted just how much personal data it collects from your iPhone. Here’s a hint: everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Millions of older Americans simply don’t have the computer skills to schedule an appointment for the Covid vaccine. As soon as an appointment appears, it’s gone in one to three seconds. But help is on the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You need a different password for every online account. But remembering them is impossible — unless you use a password manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As COVID-19 vaccinations roll out across the country, cybercriminals want their shot at stealing your money. If you aren't careful, these two scams could drain your bank account. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A killer storm hit Texas, and now millions of people are going without water, heat and power. Would a home generator make a difference? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Severe snow, sleet and ice storms are pounding across the central and southern states. Although millions of people are going without power, social media is lighting up.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here’s something for you to think about the next time you check your email. An invisible spy beacon is probably reporting back to the email’s sender with intimate details. Even your location could be compromised. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you buy something on Amazon, you probably check the product’s reviews before adding it to your cart. That’s a bad idea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Add another lost device to the long list of bygone tech. We no longer use folding maps, Walkman music players or Polaroid cameras. Now, the good old Piggy Bank has been dethroned. Meet its shiny new replacement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve made the decision to have a home theater, what’s best: a large flat-screen TV or a projector? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ring Doorbell is a great product. But now its engineers have managed to come up with the absolute worst idea ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoins are incredibly valuable, but they come at a huge cost. Who pays the most? Mother Earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How often do you charge your smartphone? You may be making a common mistake that could shorten your battery life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You won't believe the mistake a Texan attorney made this week. He hopped into a Zoom call, but the folks in court couldn't see his face. Instead, they saw something shocking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you have an Apple Watch and an iPhone, I've got some good news. You may have everything you need to tell if you're infected with COVID-19 — well before the official test results roll in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the past 20 years, I've gotten a ton of questions. Here's one of the most common queries: "Should I turn off my computer when I'm done? Or should I leave it on all the time?" Here's the secret I swear by. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know what they say about the best-laid plans of mice and men. They often go awry. We're seeing that now with vaccine rollouts. Slow internet connections are throwing wrenches into COVID-fighting plans. Here's the full story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine this. You sit down to file your taxes. Then, you get a notification from the IRS saying you can't file another return. Do this to make sure it doesn't happen to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices