A full list of what we have written so far, organized by subject.
Subscriptions
Streaming, renewals and canceling.
- 6 Ways to Track Subscription Renewal Dates
- A Timeline for Rotating Streaming Services Through the Year
- Canceling Online Subscriptions: What the Law Requires
- Getting Started With Your Phone’s App Store Subscriptions
- How Dark Patterns Work in Subscription Sign-Ups
- The Streaming Subscription Audit: Are You Paying for Too Much?
Online Life
VPNs, AI chatbots, scams and old accounts.
- Clean Up Old Online Accounts Before They Leak
- Do You Need a VPN? An Honest Look
- How Tech Support Scams Work, and How to Shut Them Down
- What Happens to What You Tell AI Chatbots
- What Happens to Your Online Accounts When You Die
Cloud and Backup
Storage plans and keeping files safe.
- A First-Timer’s Guide to Testing Your Backups
- A Timeline for Setting Up Your First Cloud Backup
- How End-to-End Encryption Works in Cloud Storage
- How Much Cloud Storage Do You Actually Need?
- NAS or External Hard Drive for Home Backups?
Connected Home
Smart TVs, cameras and smart devices.
- Getting Rid of a Smart Device? Wipe Your Data First
- Home Security Cameras Without the Privacy Problems
- Smart Speakers, Plugs and Thermostats: A Privacy Checkup
- What Your Smart TV Knows About You
Streaming Services
Bundles, ad tiers and what the plans include.
- 7 Ways to Share Streaming Accounts the Right Way
- Ad-Supported or Ad-Free? How Streaming Tiers Differ
- Before You Cut the Cord: A Checklist
- Buying a Streaming Bundle? What to Compare First
Security Tools
Password managers, antivirus and identity monitoring.
- 7 Ways to Share Passwords Safely With Family
- Five Antivirus Myths Worth Unlearning
- Identity Monitoring: What Those Services Actually Do
- What to Check Before You Install a Password Manager
Home Networking
Routers, mesh systems and connecting devices.