Revised September 29, 2023 from a previous version Whether it’s hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, impending fires or even massive hacking attacks, it’s important to make sure that your tech is ready and able to operate even in the event of a power...
by Larry Magid Ever since I got my first Apple II in 1980, I’ve marveled how computers and now phones and even some cars get better over time. Both Apple and Microsoft typically provide major updates on an annual basis, and this week, Microsoft started offering an...
What is encryption and why is it controversial Many of today’s messaging apps, are encrypted, which means that no one, other than the intended person, can view your messages. Even the company behind the app can’t access your messages, so they can’t turn them...
Snapchat is launching Family Center, a tool that allows teens to opt-in so that their parents have insight into how they’re using the popular chat app and who they’re interacting with. It’s opt-in on both ends, which means that the teens must agree. Snapchat’s Family...
By Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News I’ve been a Gmail user since it was launched in beta in 2004 and have received well over a million emails during those 18 years. I’ve only read a fraction of them and the overwhelming majority of...
