We often tell you about scams making the rounds or the latest schemes that criminals use to rip you off. It is a serious problem, not just in the U.S. but globally. And don’t think that the pandemic has slowed things down either. We've got a list from the FBI of the top scams you need to watch for.

We always urge you to create the strongest possible passwords for services and websites. And for good reason. Hackers are incredibly gifted at cracking passwords at super-fast speeds. How long do you think it would take a hacker to crack yours? This tool will show you.

Could you imagine making it through the pandemic without the help of technology? It's allowed many of us to work from home, keep in touch with family and friends and so much more. But those seemingly never-ending video calls can be rough. Try this new tool to sneak away from any video chat without guilt.

The security system that keeps the bad guys out of your home is capable of a lot more than you realize. All it takes is a little creativity. We have three out-of-the-box ways to get more out of your security system — and a great recommendation if locking down your home is still on your to-do list.

I think you'll like this a lot. I've known Michael Harrison over 20 years. I sat down with him to talk about radio, technology, business, politics and much more. Enjoy!

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I don’t trust Big Tech and you shouldn’t, either. You’ve heard me say for years that free email services like Gmail or Yahoo aren’t really free. There’s a big price to pay — your privacy. These free email sites scan, analyze and save details of every email you send and receive, giving Big Tech a very intimate and detailed profile of you so they can easily sell your data to the highest bidder.

That’s why I use StartMail. With StartMail, I can send encrypted emails with one click, even if the recipient doesn’t use encryption. And StartMail never scans or analyzes your emails. Best of all, when you delete an email, it’s gone — forever.

Don’t trust Big Tech with your data and privacy.

Virtual travel assistant App in the Air is giving away an entire year's worth of flights directly through its app. The company plants a tree for every flight booked to help offset that carbon output of yours. To enter, download the app and answer a few questions. Here’s the link for Apple; download here for Android. You can also drop a video or photo to social media on how you want to make up for lost time with your travel. Just tag @appintheair. Entries close March 31. Good luck!