Posted on February 17, 2022
Upgrade your video calls: How to use your smartphone as a webcam
Video calls aren’t going away anytime soon, especially with more remote and hybrid work schedules, along with uncertainty about the pandemic. Yet, brand new HD webcams can cost a pretty penny, so how can you upgrade your webcam …
Posted on January 20, 2022
How to use your smartphone as a tool for good
Your smartphone is great for staying connected with your friends and family, playing games, browsing social media and watching funny cat videos. But it can also be a tool to make positive social progress in our world. Whether …
Posted on October 21, 2021
How to enable parental controls for child-friendly use on iPhone and Android
With many kids back to school in-person, a lot of parents and caretakers have purchased new smartphones to stay in touch while their children are away. But now they may be in a quandary, especially with dangerous TikTok …
Posted on September 30, 2021
How to transfer your data to a new smartphone
It’s one of the most common questions we get: How do I transfer all the data and information from my old smartphone to my brand new or gently used phone? The good news is that moving your information …
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 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 25, 2021
How history is taught matters: Results of our survey with Zinn Education Project
How history is taught matters, especially Black history. That’s why, as our country continues to wrestle with issues of racial justice and civil rights, we recently reached out to CREDO members to answer a short survey in collaboration …
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 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 …
