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Media Buzz April 8

Big-name anchors going independent, making money in the Substack era

Welcome to the Substack era – where big-name journalists and pundits go independent at unprecedented rates as our political terrain remains rough as ever.

Donald Trump January 21

Trump signs 'full and unconditional' pardon of Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht

President Donald Trump on Tuesday pardoned Ross Ulbricht, founder of the anonymous marketplace website Silk Road, which the president promised to do on Day 1.

Tech January 17

These mistakes could tank your credit score

Even small mistakes can negatively impact your credit score; here are some of the most common credit report errors and how you can fix them.

Tech January 2

Easy internet sleuth tricks you’ll wish you knew sooner

Here are some powerful online sleuthing tricks you can use to check the credibility of a website, see old pictures of places you've lived and even learn more about your neighbors.

Tech November 16

How to make your VPN faster

Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains how a VPN — virtual private network — works and how running it can slow down the operation of your device.

TECH October 22

The clever tech powering a wave of pig-butchering scams

Pig-butchering scams are all over social media platforms and are becoming more sophisticated by the day; here's how to spot the latest tricks so you don't become the next victim.

VIDEO September 3

Mountain lion caught on home surveillance camera in Southern California

The Smith family were in for a surprise when they found a large mountain lion on their home surveillance camera in the backyard. Credit: KTTV

VIDEO August 26

Missing Massachusetts man seen leaving South Carolina beach rental in Ring video before disappearance

Missing Massachusetts man Stanley Kotowski can be seen leaving his family's Hilton Head rental house on Friday, Aug. 16 – the day he disappeared.

TECH July 25

10 easy ways to help launch a successful online shop

Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson offers a tech guru's recommendations for how to launch a successful website for your business one step at at time.

POLITICS May 31

Biden's move to lift financial restrictions on notorious dictatorship triggers backlash

Rep. Carlos Gimenez led a slew of criticism against the Biden administration and specifically the Treasury Department after it adjusted regulations aimed at more freedom for Cuban businesses.

TECH May 3

Time-saving tricks using your keyboard

Rather than spending time searching for the right buttons, here are a variety of keyboard shortcuts to make your workflow easier, faster and with less clutter.

Browsers April 3, 2024

'Incognito mode' is not as private as it might seem. This is what private browsing actually does

Google's "incognito mode" does not save browsing history or cookies to your device, but that does not stop your ISP from logging your activities or conceal your IP address.

Artificial Intelligence December 20, 2023

Fake news sites, misinformation exploding thanks to new tech

The rise of artificial intelligence has also led to a proliferation of fake news across the internet, a problem hard to combat without infringing on free speech.

Artificial Intelligence October 26, 2023

Robots could create a more reliable Wikipedia: study

The use of AI to create or police online encyclopedias like Wikipedia could result in a more accurate and reliable product, according to a new study.

TECH September 29, 2023

How to see photos of your mail before it arrives

Kurt "The CyberGuy" Knutsson shares how you can keep up with any incoming mail through Informed Delivery with USPS and explains the steps to sign up.

Artificial Intelligence September 19, 2023

Pedophiles on dark web turning to AI program to generate sexual abuse content

The dark web has become a breeding ground for sex offenders who use open source artificial intelligence technology to generate and distribute child sexual abuse material.

Texas August 15, 2023

Vindictive ex-boyfriend owes Texas woman $1.2 billion after revenge-porn verdict

A Houston-area jury awarded a Texas woman a $1.2 billion settlement after she sued her ex-boyfriend, accusing him of posting intimate images of her on social media.

Google August 10, 2023

Google’s new feature removes personal information from search results

Google has introduced a new feature where personal information is removed from the search engine based on a request that you can make to remove personal data.

Law August 8, 2023

Rittenhouse's team forms group to fight for everyday people targeted by 'cancel culture'

The group that worked on behalf of Kyle Rittenhouse is forming the Themis Alliance, a nonprofit aimed at defending Americans who are facing "cancel culture" attacks.

Smartphones July 28, 2023

How to add safe browsers to your mobile device

By adding safe browsers to your mobile device, you can protect and prevent cyber security threats and explore other options outside of Safari and Chrome.

Smartphones June 10, 2023

How to add your favorite websites to your device's home screen

Instead of scrolling through your Safari or Google browser on your smartphone, you can create a shortcut to have access to your favorite website immediately.

TECH May 26, 2023

Was your private data being sold on this dark web marketplace?

Kurt "The CyberGuy" Knutsson warns about the dark web and explains how you can know whether your data has been stolen and what steps you should take afterwards.

Wifi May 8, 2023

Is your router in the right spot and is it time for an upgrade?

Is your router too old or do you just need to move it from your hallway to the kitchen? Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains when to adjust or replace your router.

TECH April 16, 2023

Three ways to make the most money selling your unwanted things online

Looking to sell something online? Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shows you how easy it to take photos and sell on eBay, Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace.

VIDEO April 16, 2023

Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains 3 ways to make the most money online selling your things

CyberGuy shows you how to sell your items online.

TECH March 12, 2023

Now you can add ChatGPT to your browser

Artificial intelligence is becoming more and more intelligent, Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shows you what ChatGPT is capable of and how it can help you.

TECH March 10, 2023

Stay alert: 'Sextortion' scams on the rise 8-fold, according to FTC

Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson alerts that romance scams are on the rise, according to the Federal Trade Commission, and how you can avoid becoming someone's next victim.

TECH February 12, 2023

I ticked off the creepy people search sites, and you can too

The opt-out process can change anytime — without warning. My team spent almost 48 hours opting out of every people search site again to get the information you need to do the same.

VIDEO February 5, 2023

Kurt 'CyberGuy' Knutsson explains how to spot a parking ticket scam

Don't fall prey to parking ticket scams. CyberGuy explains what the scam is and how to avoid it.

China January 20, 2023

Chinese Communist Party sweeps nation's internet for 'bad culture,' including 'vulgar' images of women

Chinese Communist Party officials are launching an extensive sweep of internet content available within the country, seeking to crack down on "bad culture."