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Alina Bradford

http://www.alinabradford.com

Alina Bradford is a technology and internet safety and security expert for SafeWise.com and has contributed her insights to dozens of national publications, both in print and online. Her goal is to make safety and security gadgets less mystifying, one article at a time.

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The One Thing You Should Definitely Be Using AI Chatbot For

AI assistants, like ChatGPT, offer some surprisingly handy uses for just about everyone. Here are our favorites.

6 Common Crypto Scams to Watch Out For

If you trade cryptocurrency (or are thinking about it), you need to know about these...

What Is Wire Fraud? Top Tips for Safe Wire Transfers

Don't be a wire fraud victim. Learning the most common scams and their red flags...

8 Common Bank Scams to Watch Out For

Here are eight ways scam artists try to pilfer money from your bank account

What Is Artificial Intelligence, and How Does It Affect Your Daily Life?

The future is here. Find out how artificial intelligence affects everything from your job to...

Will Robots Take Your Job? How Artificial Intelligence Will Change the Future of Work

Artificial intelligence is already affecting nearly every workplace in the country. Here's how the future...

Are NFTs Bad for the Environment?

Want to get into NFTs but heard they may harm the planet? Find out if...

What Are NFTs, and How Do They Work?

According to a recent RD.com survey, most respondents (73%) don't know what "NFT" stands for....

Web3 Is the Future of the Internet—Here’s Why You Need to Know About It

Web3 is the newest version of the internet. Here's what that means, what to expect...

What Is Smishing, and How Do You Protect Yourself Against It?

Don't let the funny name confuse you. Smishing is a major scam that could cost...

How to Turn Off Autocorrect on Your iPhone

Follow these step-by-step instructions to make sure you never get caught in an awkward texting...

How to Lock Any App on Your iPhone

Looking to prevent prying eyes from seeing things they shouldn't—and avoid unwanted Apple Store charges?...

How to View (and Delete) Your iPhone’s Call History

This basic skill comes in very handy in certain circumstances. Follow these steps to delete...

3 Times You Shouldn’t “Accept Cookies” on a Site

Cookies are everywhere online, but should you allow them into your browsing life?

Google Home vs. Amazon Echo: Find the Best Smart Speaker for You

Choose wisely and you’ll make your life a whole lot easier.

6 Best Pet Cameras for Keeping Tabs on Your Furry Friends

Watch, talk to, and even play with your pet—no matter where you are.

What to Do When the Power Goes Out in Your Home

Power outages can put you and your home at risk. Here's what you need to...

80 of the Most Useful Excel Shortcuts

Excel at using Excel with these keyboard hotkeys that will save you minutes of time—and...

55 of the Most Useful Zoom Keyboard Shortcuts

Master the art of Zoom with these keyboard tricks. Trust us: You won’t know how...

The Most Useful Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts

Control everything on your computer faster and easier with these Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts.

What to Know About Signal, the Private Messaging App Even Cybersecurity Experts Use

Signal private messenger app is a favorite of government officials, tech giants, and cyber experts....

23 Window Keyboard Shortcuts: A Cheat Sheet

Once you know these Windows keyboard shortcuts, you'll be able to get all your tasks...

Encrypted Phones: What It Means and How It Works

Don't let the term "encrypted phone" intimidate you. It's a feature you probably already have...

How to Turn Off Google Assistant on Your Android Phone

Google Assistant is always listing on your Android phone. Here's how to stop it.

What to Do If Your iPhone Is Lost or Stolen

Don't panic if you can't find your phone. These tips will make sure all your...

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