Tech Checklist to Prepare for Disasters and Power Failures

Tech Checklist to Prepare for Disasters and Power Failures

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...
Windows 11 Update Has New Security & Ease-of-Use Features

Windows 11 Update Has New Security & Ease-of-Use Features

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...
Ask Trish: The Pressure to Post

Ask Trish: The Pressure to Post

By Trisha Prabhu Hey Trish, Some of my friends post literally all the time. It makes me feel like I should too, especially because I’m not as active on social media. What’s the right amount of posting? Hi there, and thank you so much for this great question – one...
Ask Trish: Telling a Parent You’re Being Cyberbullied

Ask Trish: Telling a Parent You’re Being Cyberbullied

By Trisha Prabhu I’m scared to tell my parents I’m being cyberbullied. What should I do? Hi, and thank you so much for this incredibly important question. First and foremost, I want to start by saying how sorry I am that you’re experiencing cyberbullying. Online...
Ask Trish: All About Filters

Ask Trish: All About Filters

By Trisha Prabhu Trish, do u use filters? I know they’re controversial, what are your thoughts on them? Hi there! First and foremost, I want to thank you for your great question. Thus far, we haven’t touched on filters in much detail on Ask Trish, which is why I’m so...
Ask Trish: Follow Requests

Ask Trish: Follow Requests

By Trisha Prabhu Trish, I get follow requests from ppl I don’t know, or ppl at my school that I haven’t really talked to and I never know whether I should accept or not. How do u know who to accept? Hi there, and thank you so much for this important and super...