Your Wi-Fi Info Is in Google and Microsoft's Databases: Should You Care?

March 3, 2022

Did You Know?

The pattern of stripes on a tiger are as unique as our fingerprints and every tiger has a slightly different pattern.

Did you know that Google, Microsoft, and even Apple have big databases of nearly all the Wi-Fi networks in the world? It’s true, and your information is in those databases. You can take action—but should you even care? Read More »

Emoji have become a big part of how we communicate. While the right emoji can convey a lot of emotion and expression, they’re not always perfect. Bitmoji is one way you can infuse a little more personality in your emoji. Read More »

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus 15.6″ Gaming Laptop is an absolute beast, and it’s our favorite budget gaming laptop on the market. Normally, it sells for $2,199.99, but right now Best Buy has it for $1,899.99, which is $300 off. Read More »

Apparently, Samsung’s Game Optimizing Service might be throttling the performance of Android apps on your Samsung smartphone. That means you might not be getting the performance you’re paying for. Read More »

Using Microsoft Excel’s AutoFit feature, you can ensure that your content in your cells is always fully visible (without being cut off). Here’s how to use this option for specific rows and columns, and for your entire worksheets. Read More »

Beat Saber is one of the most beloved games in the virtual reality world and it’s on the verge of getting a few big content drops. It’s getting a free sound pack and entirely new game mechanics. Read More »

The way we work has changed drastically in the last several years, and as a result, so has the way teammates connect. Today, your business needs a hybrid communication solution for your in-office employees, remote workers, and everyone in between. RingCentral offers a robust communication platform with voice, text, conferencing, web meetings, and fax capabilities — everything you need to keep your business connected and thriving — in a single package.
Learn more and get a free quote here!

Shopping for an HDMI cable is tricky, with many devices relying on certain specs to work properly. To help you find the perfect one, we’ve highlighted some of the best cables available for a wide range of users. Read More »

If you’ve cut the cord, you know watching sports is one of the hardest things to accomplish. If you love soccer, HBO Max is about to make your day, as it announced that it is bringing US soccer to the streaming service starting in 2023. Read More »

Like any other operating system, you can copy and paste files and directories (folders) in a Linux distribution using the desktop interface. But you can save time by copying those files in the Terminal. Here’s how. Read More »

The weather is getting warmer, and you might be looking for some outdoor activities to celebrate. Well, there’s an astronomical event coming that might do the trick. Read More »

With people staying at home more over the last few years, gardening has really boomed. If you’re planning a spring garden, you might see packs of “heirloom seeds” at the store and online, but what exactly are they? Read More »

With its grand, inquisitive take on space exploration, Star Trek has been a staple of TV for 50-plus years. The sci-fi franchise spans multiple shows, with various starship crews exploring the galaxy. Here’s how to stream every Star Trek series. Read More »

You may have seen people posting screenshots of their PayPal balances with incredible amounts reflected. While the screenshots are really of the PayPal page, the amount has been faked! These balances are used for scams, but anyone can make them. Read More »

More than any other comic book superhero, Batman has been adapted extensively into other media, from TV to animation to video games to podcasts, and he’s been starring in movies for 50-plus years. Here’s how to stream every live-action Batman movie. Read More »

Most of us have seen the dreaded “No Internet” error message on Google Chrome. You can actually turn this screen into a fun, dino-themed endless runner game and, even better, hack the hidden Easter egg to where your dinosaur becomes invincible. Here’s how. Read More »

The idea behind a conventional surround sound setup is simple: the speakers surround you, and thus, so does the sound. But a new generation of soundbars, the all-in-one devices that sit below your TV and house multiple drivers in a horizontal layout, also claim to have surround sound capabilities. How can that be possible if the only speaker is directly in front of you? Read More »

Wyze offers one of the most affordable options for home security with 24/7 monitoring at $5 per month. However, that price is about to double. Thankfully, you can lock in the lower subscription price if you sign up soon. Read More »

Microsoft is releasing new Windows Updates to the Dev channel all of the time. More often than not, they add some exciting features to the OS, but today’s has loftier goals, as Microsoft is trying to reduce the carbon emissions used by Windows updates in Windows 11. Read More »

If you’ve downloaded a file through a browser like Safari or Chrome on your Mac, you might be confused about where the file ended up. Luckily, there’s a typical place to look first, and we’ll help you find it. Read More »

Spotify keeps your music listening history so you can quickly go back to a previously played music track. If you’d like to access this list, here’s how to do that on mobile, desktop, and the web. Read More »

If there’s one thing the entire tech world tends to get excited about, it’s a new Apple event. When Apple speaks, we all can’t help but listen. The company is ready to announce some new goodies on March 8, 2022, at 1 pm ET and we’re ready to watch. Read More »

Welcome to the first week of March! To celebrate, we’ve found some pretty stellar deals on Alienware’s X15 R1 gaming laptop, a very affordable Hisense 4K television powered by Android TV, and a smorgasbord of Otterbox cases and accessories. Read on for details! Read More »

Windows Hello allows you to use facial recognition to log in to your Windows 11 PC. Not all webcams are compatible though! Find out what you need, and how to set it up, here. Read More »