After working in the technology space for over 30 years, I wanted to create a site for the everyday tech user. The site was designed to provide helpful tips on how to remain safe while browsing online and how to create an overall safer in-home technology environment.
Cloud Cameras
Why Cloud-Based Cameras Are Not Private
Smart home security cameras promise safety, convenience, and peace of mind. But cloud-based cameras — the kind that upload your footage to remote servers — come with serious privacy tradeoffs.
If your security system depends on the cloud, it’s important to understand what that really means.
- Your Footage Leaves Your Home
Cloud-based cameras automatically upload video to external servers.
That means:
Your recordings are stored outside your house
Password Manager
What Is a Password Manager? (And How to Use Bitwarden)
In today’s digital world, you probably have dozens—if not hundreds—of online accounts. Remembering strong, unique passwords for each one is nearly impossible without help. That’s where a password manager comes in.
🔐 What Is a Password Manager? A password manager is a secure application that:
Stores your passwords in an encrypted vault
Generates strong, unique passwords
Automatically fills in login forms
Email Mistakes
Why Using Your Real Email Address to Sign Up Online Is a Bad Idea (And What to Do Instead)
We’ve all done it — you want to download a PDF, try a new app, or get a discount code, and the site asks for your email address. It feels harmless.
It’s usually not.
Here’s why using your primary email for everything online is risky — and how to sign up safely without sacrificing convenience.