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 …
Posted on May 13, 2021
How to quickly find a lost or stolen phone
What to do if your Apple device has been lost or stolen 1) Prepare now before your iPhone or iPad is lost. All newer Apple devices come with a feature called Activation Lock, a feature that’s designed to …
Posted on May 4, 2021
8 easy ways to extend your phone’s battery life
If your smartphone is a little older, you know what it’s like when your battery dies unexpectedly. It’s the side effect of having a powerful yet tiny computer in your pocket. But a draining battery is not usually …
Posted on April 29, 2021
Learn how to scan a QR code — and receive a special offer
You’ve probably seen QR codes before — those modern-looking barcodes used to redeem a coupon or concert ticket, make a payment, send a text message, save a contact or download an app. They’ve taken a long time to …
Posted on April 21, 2021
CREDO protects your data. But what about your friends on T-Mobile and AT&T?
Not all cell phone companies have their customers’ best interests in mind, especially when it comes to selling your sensitive data to the highest bidder. We were reminded about that recently when we learned T-Mobile is planning to …
Posted on April 15, 2021
How to take better photos with your smartphone
Spring is finally upon us, and we’re coming out of our winter hibernations. With the nicer weather come more opportunities to take great photos outside! But you say you don’t have a camera? Sure you do — it’s …
Posted on April 7, 2021
How to save your important voicemails on your phone
There are lots of reasons you might want to save voicemail messages from your phone. A sweet note from a distant relative. A doctor’s appointment reminder. Directions to a kid’s ball game. Or even switching carriers to CREDO …
Posted on March 31, 2021
How to Block Annoying Robocalls and Spam Calls on Your Phone
We hate robocalls and spam calls, and we know you do too. Scammers flood our phones about expired warranties, overdue taxes to the IRS or irregular activity on a credit card. They are persistent, annoying and dangerous. But …
Posted on March 24, 2021
Here’s how to securely erase your phone before selling or trading in
If you’re planning to sell, trade in or give away your current phone, there are a number of steps you should take to prepare your phone in order to protect your personal information and secure your data and …
Posted on March 17, 2021
Here’s why you need to start using a password manager — and how you can get started
We’re all guilty of it: You’re signing up for a new account online, and it’s time to create a new password, so you reuse the same one you always use, and it’s probably your birthday or dog’s name, …
