Posted on July 28, 2021
7 ways to conserve energy and save money this summer
It’s hot out — and with climate change upon us, it’s bound to get even hotter. This summer’s surge in heat may also mean big and unexpected surges to your monthly energy bills. According to Energy Star, heating …
Posted on July 14, 2021
Start using two-factor authentication right now to protect yourself from hackers
Here at CREDO, protecting your privacy is a core value of our company. Your personal data isn’t for sale, and we work to protect your data from government intrusion. But your personal data is at risk in other …
Posted on July 7, 2021
How to get the most out of your smartphone in the great outdoors this summer
We use our smartphones all the time. But when we’re camping or hiking, the last thing we want to do is stare at a screen. It’s time to enjoy the great outdoors! Yet, our smartphones can be extremely …
Posted on July 6, 2021
How journalist Judd Legum holds corporations like AT&T accountable
If you’ve followed CREDO’s story for any amount of time, you know that we aspire to be an ethical company that exists to make the world a better place, from our commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility to …
Posted on July 1, 2021
The Top 5 Phone Tips of 2021 So Far: Blocking robocalls, scanning documents, extending your phone’s battery & more
Are you still getting annoying spam and robocalls on your phone? Having trouble securely keeping track of all your passwords? Or is your phone’s battery dying a lot sooner than it should? We’ve got you covered. Today, we …
Posted on June 24, 2021
Your phone apps are tracking you. Here’s how to stop them.
Have you ever searched for something on your phone, like a new shirt, plane ticket or computer, then get the sinking feeling you’re being followed online with ads for the same product for the next few days? You’re …
Posted on June 10, 2021
How to safely sanitize your phone and keep it germ-free
Let’s face it: Our phones are filthy. We touch contaminated surfaces then touch our devices. We speak right into our phones, transferring germs from our mouth. We have our phones when we eat and — let’s be honest …
Posted on June 3, 2021
9 ways to reduce your mobile data usage and save money
Over the last year, we’ve been using the Internet more than ever before. In fact, at-home data usage surged during the pandemic as many people transitioned to remote work and learning and spent more time streaming entertainment from …
Posted on May 27, 2021
6 tips for a safe and healthy travel season
Memorial Day weekend is upon us, and that usually means summer travel is just around the corner. This year, as more people steadily become vaccinated, pandemic protocols loosened and cabin fever has worn out its welcome, more than …
Posted on May 19, 2021
How to protect yourself (and your money) from phishing, vishing and smishing scams
If you’ve received a strange email, call or text recently that made you think twice, you may have been hit with a social engineering scam. Hackers and scammers are always looking for new ways to steal our personal …