Screen Time That Doesn't End in Tears
How to set actual screen time limits on your kid's tablet or phone without daily battles — using the tools you already have.
Family Digital Housekeeping: Passwords, Backups, and Old Devices
Give your family's digital life a one-afternoon refresh: turn on two-factor authentication, get everyone on a password manager, back up what you can't replace, and wipe old devices before they leave the house.
Best Wi-Fi Routers for Families
What to look for in a home router, and Ben's top picks for families in 2026.
"Grandma, It's Me — I Need Money": How Voice-Clone AI Scams Work and How to Protect Your Family
A grandparent's phone rings and it's their grandchild's voice, panicked, asking for money. It sounds exactly like them — but it isn't them. It's a computer. Here's how voice-clone scams work and the one simple fix that stops them.
Your Business Is Being Targeted Right Now — The 4 Scams That Actually Get Small Businesses
When you picture a cyberattack, you think of a bank heist. The reality is much more boring — and much more effective. Here are the four scams that actually get small businesses, the numbers behind them, and the fix for each.
Small Business Technology Roadmap: What to Upgrade When You're Ready to Grow
What to upgrade when you hire, expand, or go online — a plain-language technology roadmap in the order that matters.
What to Do When Your IT Guy Leaves or Retires (And How to Avoid That Crisis Altogether)
The person who 'knew where the passwords were' is leaving. Here's how to avoid the crisis — and what to do if you're already in it.
The One-Person IT Department: How a Small Business Can Compete on Technology Without a Full-Time Hire
You don't need to hire a full-time IT person. Most small businesses need a part-time strategic resource instead.
How to Tell If Your Business Is Ready for AI (And What to Actually Do If You Are)
You probably already have AI tools you're not using. Here's how to find them before you buy anything new.
The Hidden Cost of Downtime: What an IT Failure Actually Costs Your Business
What a tech outage really costs — and a simple framework for calculating your true hourly downtime cost before the next one.
Your Email Is Costing You Clients (And You Probably Don't Even Know It)
A personal Gmail address quietly undermines your credibility. Here's why switching to professional domain email is a fast, cheap fix.
AI for Everyone: A Plain-Language Guide
I explain what AI is, how it works, and its current capabilities and limitations.
Why Most Small Businesses Don't Need an MSP — They Need a Technology Partner
An honest look at what IT support options exist for businesses under 10 people, and why the standard model often misses the mark.
Why a Smart Watch Should Be Your Child's First Device
A parent's case for making a smart watch your child's first connected device — calls, GPS, and control without the distractions of a phone.
Minecraft Server Mod Guide for Parents
An essential guide for any parent who has been tasked with setting up Minecraft on a server — from Forge installs to mod folders, with screenshots.
Using DNS to Protect Against Inappropriate Sites
A step-by-step guide to setting up DNS-based content filtering on your home router — no per-device software required.