How to Recognize and Avoid Dark Patterns in UX/UI (User Experience / User Interface) Have you ever felt tricked into signing up for something, subscribing to emails you didn’t want, or struggling to cancel a service? That’s not an oversight or bad design. That’s intentional design tricks at work. These […]
What Happens When You Click Agree? | Understand Terms and Conditions
What Happens When You Click “Agree?” Understand Terms and Conditions We’ve all done it: mindlessly clicking “I Agree” on a Terms and Conditions (T&Cs) page just to get to the good stuff. But do you really know what you’re agreeing to? This article will break down what’s hiding in those […]
How to Troubleshoot Basic Tech Issues Before Asking for Help
How to Troubleshoot Basic Tech Issues Before Asking for Help Nothing is more frustrating than a tech issue when you need your device to just work. But before you call tech support or panic, many common problems can be fixed in a few minutes if you know what to do. […]
How to Tell the Difference Between a Website, an App, and a Platform
The Difference Between a Website, an Application (App), and a Platform Many people use the terms “website,” “app,” and “platform” interchangeably, but they aren’t the same thing. Understanding these differences helps you navigate technology better, know where your data is going, and avoid tech confusion. This post will explain the difference […]
How to Tell If a Website Is Legitimate Before Entering Your Info
How to Tell If a Website Is Legitimate Before Entering Your Info Fake websites are everywhere. This teaches you how to tell if a website is legitimate, spot phishing sites, determine if its a scam e-commerce store, and figure out fake customer support pages. This is important because with just […]
The Dark Side of Free Services | What You’re Actually Paying With
The Dark Side of Free Services | What You’re Actually Paying With Ever wonder why services like Google, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok are free? Because you’re not the customer, you’re the product. This article will explain the dark side of free services. You’ll learn how “free” services make money by […]
How to Build an Online Presence You Actually Own
How to Build an Online Presence You Actually Own Social media platforms can ban, restrict, or delete your account at any time, and you have no control over it. If you rely only on social media for your brand, business, or identity, you’re taking a huge risk. The solution? Own your […]