By Byron V. Acohido We’ve seen this movie before. Alphabet, Google’s parent company’s, $32 billion bid for Wiz isn’t just about security and privacy. It’s the latest round in Big Tech’s long-running game of business leapfrog—where each giant keeps lunging into the next guy’s home turf, trying to reshape the battlefield in its favor. Think … Read more
Image Source: 123rf.com I’ve been working on my credit score for a little while. About two years ago, I was laid off for a period of time and we wound up taking on some additional debt to get by. We got a personal loan to consolidate some of our payments, but we still wound up … Read more
One question I get a lot is “Would I start another blog in 2025?” In fact, I just had a friend ask me this question the other day. Yes, yes, I would start a blog right now, even if I was brand new. There would be no question about it. I am actually very excited… … Read more
A serious security vulnerability has been found in popular stalkerware apps, exposing the sensitive personal information and communications of millions of people. Stalkerware is a type of spyware, frequently used to spy on every message sent or received by a romantic partner, learn who they are speaking to on their phone, learn their location, or … Read more
Image Source: 123rf.com I’ve been self-employed (on a 1099) for a little more than 10 years now. Being your own boss comes with a lot of freedom and flexibility, but it also means taking responsibility for a lot of things a W2 employee might not. You have to take care of your own taxes, insurance, … Read more
