A Newton, Massachusetts, man got a lesson in how important a small security step is when he had pricey Taylor Swift concert tickets, a present for his daughter, taken from his email.
Kids are getting back into their September routines — a good time for parents to re-establish their rules when it comes to devices. If you’re not sure how to stay on top of what your kids are doing and how much time they’re spending on them, an internet safety expert has some advice on “how can we be better...
“Underconsumption core” is a new trend that’s all about embracing simplicity and minimalism — but with a twist. The trend is resonating most with Gen Z and Millennials, who are becoming increasingly aware of the environmental impact of overconsumption.
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If you’re a college student, or the parent of one, and you get a call about an unpaid tuition bill, hang up the phone! It’s likely a scam. It’s the start of the fall semester and it can be a hectic time for college students and their parents. But you don’t want to let your guard down, because scammers...
School is just starting for many. But we have some homework for parents to protect themselves and their home Wi-Fi networks. NCB10 consumer investigative reporter Leslie Gaydos is here with a warning and the step you can take to secure your home network....
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There are so many college discounts offered — on electronics and software, entertainment, food and dining, retail shopping, memberships and subscriptions. And they could add up to thousands of dollars in savings before graduation.
A MetroWest woman was locked out of her email account, and after weeks of trying to get back in she reached out to our NBC10 Boston Responds team as a last resort. Our viewer Alice, a senior citizen who did not want to appear on camera, said she’s a was locked out of her AOL email account. She had...
This Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 10-11, are Massachusetts’ sales tax holiday, in which many things you can buy — but not everything — are tax-free.
