The Google Calendar Setting That Could Put You at Risk
A vulnerability that allowed a malicious invite to influence Gemini’s responses was patched. The bigger issue was not. (Techlicious)… Read the rest
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WhatsApp Embroiled in Privacy Controversy – What to Use Instead
The allegations give me pause and make me wonder about the security of direct messages on Meta-owned Instagram. Fortunately, you have solid alternatives. (Techlicious)… Read the rest
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Spotify’s Prompted Playlist Puts You in Charge of the Algorithm
The feature builds on Spotify’s existing AI Playlist tool, but provides much finer control over what ends up in your queue. (Techlicious, co-author)
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Windows 11 Updates Keep Breaking PCs. Here’s How to Stay Safe
Opps, they did it again. Microsoft released an update to Windows 11 last week that caused significant problems for some users, such as failed shutdowns, login problems, and systems getting stuck during restarts. (Techlicious)… Read the rest
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When Cell Networks Go Down, These 6 Steps Keep You Connected
It’s a further reminder that constant connectivity is not a given. Luckily, we have six tips to help you prepare for future wireless outages. (Techlicious)
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Gemini Wants to Use Your Data to Help You. Should You Let It?
The goal is to better understand you and everything you do, in order to personalize responses to your queries. (Techlicious)
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Alexa.com Is Here. Should You Actually Use It Instead of ChatGPT?
Amazon is making a serious push to be your personal AI assistant across every device you use. At CES 2026, the company announced Alexa.com, bringing its AI assistant directly to web browsers. (Techlicious, coauthor)… Read the rest
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That Handy Free Browser Extension You Installed Could Be Spying on You
Unlike traditional malware, malicious extensions don’t have to sneak onto your computer. You install them yourself. (Techlicious)… Read the rest
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How to Stop an iPhone from Auto-Connecting to ‘Known’ Wi-Fi Networks
Recently, I looked down and saw that my phone was also connected to the cafe’s Wi-Fi network. I didn’t set this up, but Apple did it silently for me. (Techlicious)… Read the rest
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How to Avoid Getting Locked Out of Your Digital Life
Passwords are forgotten, phones get lost. But there are steps you can take to ensure you never lose access to your email, apps, cloud storage and more (Read on the Wall Street Journal)… Read the rest