Download of the Day: AVG Free Antivirus (Windows Only)


Updated 07/14/08 1:37 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 15 comments

Download of the Day: AVG Free Antivirus (Windows Only)

This has happened to me way too many times to count. My antivirus program expires and renewing it gets pushed to the bottom of my to-do list. . . leaving my laptop open to spyware, viruses, and a slew of other nasty security threats. Rather than paying the $60 - $100 subscription fee to install a new antivirus program, AVG offers a free program that won't bog your computer down like McAfee or Read more

10 Bad Habits of Tech Users (and How to Break Them)


Updated 03/28/12 10:52 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Bad Tech Habits of Geeks

As we get overwhelmed with work, kids, school, extracurricular activities, and social events, it's easy to forget about the maintenance and health of our tech . . . and ourselves. Since Spring is the time to refresh your home, it's also the perfect time to refresh your habits where your tech is concerned. Are you guilty of these 10 bad habits? Find out what they are, and how to turn things around Read more

3 Ways to Protect Your Mobile Phone During Black Friday and Cyber Monday


Updated 11/24/11 2:40 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Mobile Phone Shopping Safety Tips

Mobile shopping is on the rise. In fact, nearly 60 million users will shop on their mobile phone for Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales this year. Just because you might be using your smartphone to shop for gifts this year doesn't mean you aren't at risk for hacking, viruses, malware, or identity theft (especially if you're an Android owner, just sayin'). Since we increasingly put more personal Read more

9 Tips to Make Your Computer Last and Run Fast


Updated 06/03/11 11:11 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

9 Tips to Make Your Computer Last and Run Fast

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Cute bathing suit vs. medical co-pay. Yummy organic blueberries vs. credit card late fees. Beachside mojitos vs. laptop repair. When it comes to certain expenses, it’s clear which we’d prefer. So, as a public service to help you fund all of your summer cocktails, we recommend taking a look at your Old Faithful–your Read more

3 Ways to Keep Cell Phone Hackers at Bay


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Smartphone Security Apps

We protect our house with keys and an alarm system, our banking with passwords and pin numbers, and our computers with spam and virus filters, so why do we leave our cell phones open and exposed? Celebrities like Scarlett Johansson, Prince William, and Blake Lively are just a few unlucky victims of cell phone hacking. Since we increasingly put more personal information on our phones, including Read more

Bear Grylls Dishes Up Cybersecurity Tips For the "Digital Wild"


Updated 09/19/11 9:53 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Bear Grylls Cybersecurity Tips

You may know Bear Grylls best as the ultimate adventurer on Man vs. Wild, but after his website was hacked recently, he turned his focus to the dangers of the "digital wild." I got a chance to speak with Bear last week, where we chatted about his own cybersecurity experiences along with some advice, tips, and tricks you should keep in mind while navigating your own "digital wild." According to Read more