How to Avoid Getting Your Digital Life Stolen, Erased and Screwed Up

Broken Lock

I’ve expressed my concern over the rapid spread of LCD backlit screens, which disrupt and dominate attention.

While lost attention and focus is one negative byproduct of more screens, security threats is another. Especially since so many distributed screens and devices connect online with our unique profiles and require deeply personal information, like social security numbers, usernames, passwords, credit card numbers and more.… Read the rest

LCD Backlit Screens Are Taking Over, Help Me

Poltergeist GirlDigital screens are taking over the world.

Specifically, LCD backlit screens are taking over the world.

In my home, we have an old Sony Dash Internet appliance in our kitchen, which we use to stream Flickr photos, Pandora and Netflix movies.

In our theater room, we have an old Android Droid smartphone we use as a streaming radio player, and a Roku television remote control.… Read the rest

Texting and Walking

Texting Walking Grand Central

I commute to, and work in, New York City.

It’s not the densest city in the world, but more than eight million people sure make it feel like that way.

And when that many pedestrians navigate crowded streets, train stations, subways, sidewalks, retail stores, restaurants, elevators, parks and paths, it’s important that they pay attention.… Read the rest