Crooked apps and services, or fleeceware, are hitting users with recurring payments that can add up to thousands of dollars a year. These apps are available on Apple and Google's official stores, making it difficult to weed them out from the rest. We'll show you how to get out of this bind if you're caught.

Apple recently made a change with apps listed in its App Store. Now, if a developer wants to list an app there, they must provide "privacy labels" telling you what data will be collected before downloading it. Google has finally implemented this change for those with an iPhone who use Gmail. You won't believe how much data is being collected on you!

Sci-fi movies have always painted an exciting glimpse into the future where technology makes life a little easier. You don't have to look to the big screen anymore as some of those clever gadgets are a reality. Check out this list of tech items that will do all the work for you while you sit back and relax.

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There are tons of VPN providers out there. You’ve probably heard of a couple of them — and some of you may have even used a VPN before. But I like to do research on my sponsors and I can say with full confidence that ExpressVPN is the best one on the market. Here's why. 

First, ExpressVPN doesn’t log your data. Lots of really cheap or free VPNs make money by selling your data to ad companies. But ExpressVPN developed a technology called Trusted Server that makes it impossible for their servers to log any of your info. 

Second, it's all about speed. I've been using ExpressVPN for a while now, and my internet speeds are blazing fast. Even when I connect to servers thousands of miles away, I can still stream HD quality videos with zero lag. 

The last thing that really sets ExpressVPN apart from other VPNs is how easy it is to use. You just fire up the app and click one button to connect. Protect yourself with the VPN that I use and trust.

Going off the grid is usually all about cutting your ties with technology. Nowadays, people making their own communes are actually using modern tech to bring in new members. A new settlement in Tennessee called “The Garden” uses social media to attract new farmers. Their goal is to create a sustainable community that lives off the land, instead of contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. Anyone is welcome to join, from families to older folks to strangers from TikTok who want a tour.

If you want to see how this sustainable community of young people uses social media, check out one of their member’s TikTok accounts. You can also look at their official website. They’re always accepting members — and, of course, you can bring your phone and stream yourself planting crops.