Heather Kelly is a San Francisco-based reporter covering the ways technology affects everyday life. https://www.washingtonpost.comTue, 25 Apr 2023 04:00:19 +00001hourly1https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/04/20/how-to-apply-facebook-settlement-money/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/04/20/how-to-apply-facebook-settlement-money/Heather KellyMon, 24 Apr 2023 19:30:47 +0000Millions of Facebook users can get money back as part of a class action settlement over alleged Cambridge Analytica privacy violations. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/04/24/driverless-cars-san-francisco/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/04/24/driverless-cars-san-francisco/Heather KellyMon, 24 Apr 2023 10:00:37 +0000In San Francisco, hundreds of self-driving cars are filling the streets, confusing and angering some residents while impressing bicyclists and tourists. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/04/20/tech-planet-impact/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/04/20/tech-planet-impact/Heather Kelly, Chris VelazcoThu, 20 Apr 2023 10:00:16 +0000How to buy and use technology responsibly when you care about the Earth.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/04/18/netflix-dvd-mail/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/04/18/netflix-dvd-mail/Heather KellyWed, 19 Apr 2023 00:40:16 +0000After 25-years, Netflix is ending its DVD subscription service. Many people still relied it on for hard to find titles and movies that didn't require an internet connection. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/10/29/twitter-alternatives/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/10/29/twitter-alternatives/Heather KellyWed, 05 Apr 2023 11:54:59 +0000The best alternatives to Twitter for people who don't want to stay on the Elon Musk-owned site.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/02/23/best-weather-apps/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/02/23/best-weather-apps/Dan Stillman, Heather KellyTue, 04 Apr 2023 15:19:22 +0000How to choose the best weather app for daily forecasts and extreme conditions. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/03/23/utah-law-social-media-minors/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/03/23/utah-law-social-media-minors/Naomi Nix, Cat Zakrzewski, Heather KellyFri, 24 Mar 2023 04:14:59 +0000Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed a bill into law Thursday that would impose sweeping restrictions that aim to curtal kid and teen use of social media apps such as Instagram and TikTok.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comHeather Kelly, Cristiano Lima, Emily Guskin, Scott ClementThu, 23 Mar 2023 13:15:42 +0000https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/02/22/twitter-2fa/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/02/22/twitter-2fa/Heather KellyThu, 23 Mar 2023 10:22:00 +0000Twitter is disabling text two-factor authentication in one month unless users pay a monthly fee. However, there are safer, no-cost alternatives. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/03/22/tiktok-ban-opinion-poll/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/03/22/tiktok-ban-opinion-poll/Heather Kelly, Cristiano Lima, Emily Guskin, Scott ClementWed, 22 Mar 2023 18:35:41 +0000As D.C. pushes for action against TikTok, a Washington Post poll found more Americans support a ban of the app and have concerns over the company's links to China.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/06/28/streaming-tv-tips/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/06/28/streaming-tv-tips/Heather KellyFri, 17 Mar 2023 00:26:10 +0000Find out if it's okay to share your streaming password, how to save money with bundles, and the trick to pausing subscriptions.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/03/16/facebook-avoid-hack/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/03/16/facebook-avoid-hack/Heather KellyThu, 16 Mar 2023 11:00:26 +0000If you think you're safe from hackers and scammers on Facebook, you're wrong. Here's how to protect yourself. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/03/09/tiktok-memes-kids/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/03/09/tiktok-memes-kids/Heather KellyThu, 09 Mar 2023 12:00:02 +0000TikTok memes are being picked up and spread by elementary-age children, despite never using the app themselves.https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/03/09/catholics-gay-priests-grindr-data-bishops/https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/03/09/catholics-gay-priests-grindr-data-bishops/Michelle Boorstein, Heather KellyThu, 09 Mar 2023 09:51:40 +0000The group used the data to find clerics who used Grindr and other dating and hookup apps and shared their work with bishops, a Post investigation has found.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/interactive/2022/phone-upgrade-quiz/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/interactive/2022/phone-upgrade-quiz/Heather Kelly, Chris Alcantara, Chris VelazcoTue, 07 Mar 2023 15:37:12 +0000Should you upgrade your smartphone? Take our quiz.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/02/15/search-tips/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/02/15/search-tips/Heather KellyWed, 15 Feb 2023 12:00:39 +0000Bing and Google are bringing chatty AI-powered search results to the masses soon, but you can get better results today with these tricks.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/01/30/iphone-security-keys/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/01/30/iphone-security-keys/Heather KellyThu, 09 Feb 2023 14:17:29 +0000Apple has added support for physical security keys and expanded encryption to the new iPhone iOS 16.3 update, but they’re not for everyone.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/02/02/dating-apps-pew/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/02/02/dating-apps-pew/Heather KellyMon, 06 Feb 2023 23:56:11 +0000What online dating is like now, who feels safe, and how likely you are to find love, according to a new Pew survey.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/01/12/kid-birth-date-share-tech/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/01/12/kid-birth-date-share-tech/Heather KellyThu, 12 Jan 2023 12:00:24 +0000A Disney Plus request for the birth dates of its youngest users could be a sign of what’s to come as tech focuses on age verification. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/08/31/tips-phone-disasters/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/08/31/tips-phone-disasters/Heather Kelly, Chris VelazcoMon, 09 Jan 2023 15:25:10 +0000Tech tips to stay in touch, find help and be safe during storms, from getting the right emergency alerts to making your smartphone battery last in a power outage.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/12/28/tech-tasks-prevent/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/12/28/tech-tasks-prevent/Heather KellyWed, 28 Dec 2022 20:02:16 +0000Every one of us will run into an unexpected tech issue in the new year. Here are a few things to make your life a little less stressful.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/12/19/last-minute-gifts/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/12/19/last-minute-gifts/Heather KellyMon, 19 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000Our favorite online gifts that show you actually care, from niche streaming memberships to online improve classes.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/12/17/how-to-join-mastodon/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/12/17/how-to-join-mastodon/Heather KellySat, 17 Dec 2022 12:00:02 +0000How to get started on social-media site Mastodon, whether you're leaving Twitter or just looking for people who have.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/12/14/tiktok-sexual-videos/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/12/14/tiktok-sexual-videos/Heather KellyWed, 14 Dec 2022 15:59:25 +0000Social media algorithms use sex and shock to hook new users. Escaping and understanding what the apps are really tracking takes time. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/04/26/twitter-musk-data-protect-2/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/04/26/twitter-musk-data-protect-2/Heather KellyThu, 01 Dec 2022 12:00:39 +0000From locking down privacy settings to finding a new social network, Twitter regulars have many options for protecting their personal information. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/10/06/online-shopping-how-to/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/10/06/online-shopping-how-to/Heather KellyMon, 28 Nov 2022 14:20:52 +0000It’s hard to tell what’s quality or a scam online. Use these research skills to avoid getting duped.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/11/18/download-tweets-twitter-shut-down/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/11/18/download-tweets-twitter-shut-down/Victoria Bisset, Heather Kelly, Pranshu VermaFri, 18 Nov 2022 15:39:45 +0000As hundreds of Twitter employees reportedly choose to leave Twitter following Musk's ultimatum, here's what you need to know about the platform's future.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/11/15/iphone-satellite-sos/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/11/15/iphone-satellite-sos/Heather Kelly, Chris VelazcoTue, 15 Nov 2022 13:00:00 +0000Apple's new Emergency SOS via satellite feature lets anyone with an iPhone 14 call for help when lost or hurt away from cell reception.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/11/12/boomers-screentime/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/11/12/boomers-screentime/Heather KellySat, 12 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000Even grandparents can struggle with screen time. Here's how to help them put down their phones and be more present.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/11/01/twitter-verification-blue-check-mark/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/11/01/twitter-verification-blue-check-mark/Heather Kelly, Gerrit De VynckThu, 10 Nov 2022 00:53:10 +0000Elon Musk wants to charge Twitter users for verification. Here's what that means for people who have the blue check mark, and those who want it.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/02/24/tips-avoid-misinformation-ukraine-2/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/02/24/tips-avoid-misinformation-ukraine-2/Heather KellyWed, 09 Nov 2022 12:00:17 +0000Breaking news moves fast online, and it can be difficult to tell what's real and what's purposefully misleading or fake. Here's how to sort through it all.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comHeather KellyFri, 28 Oct 2022 20:28:41 +0000https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/01/19/twitter-privacy-settings/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/01/19/twitter-privacy-settings/Heather KellyFri, 28 Oct 2022 15:30:17 +0000Your tweets may be public, but you can still have more privacy on the social media service.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comHeather KellyFri, 28 Oct 2022 13:45:29 +0000https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/04/26/twitter-musk-data-protect/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/04/26/twitter-musk-data-protect/Heather Kelly, Pranshu VermaFri, 28 Oct 2022 01:54:37 +0000From locking down privacy settings to finding a new social network, Twitter regulars have many options for protecting their personal information. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/10/19/iphone-flashlight-accident/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/10/19/iphone-flashlight-accident/Heather KellyThu, 20 Oct 2022 00:31:01 +0000People keep turning on their iPhone flashlights, leaving embarrassing lights blazing out of their back pockets. What can we do to fix it?https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/10/13/what-age-kid-first-phone/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/10/13/what-age-kid-first-phone/Heather KellyThu, 13 Oct 2022 13:02:31 +0000Here's what to consider about the best age for giving a child their first phone. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/10/13/guide-child-phone/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/10/13/guide-child-phone/Heather KellyThu, 13 Oct 2022 11:00:47 +0000Children are getting smartphones younger than ever. We'll go over what age is appropriate, how to use parental controls, and everything else you need to know. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/10/10/parent-senior-phone/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/10/10/parent-senior-phone/Heather KellyMon, 10 Oct 2022 11:00:54 +0000Clean up and optimize your parent’s smartphone with 20 minutes and this checklist.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/09/28/amazon-kindle-scribe-halo-rise/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/09/28/amazon-kindle-scribe-halo-rise/Geoffrey A. Fowler, Heather Kelly, Chris VelazcoWed, 28 Sep 2022 19:20:13 +0000Amazon's annual fall product launch event centered on making its disparate products work better together — and making surveillance sound helpful.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/03/11/online-safety-domestic-abuse/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/03/11/online-safety-domestic-abuse/Heather KellyTue, 27 Sep 2022 13:11:40 +0000Ways to protect your digital life when dealing with domestic violence or stalking, including using Apple's new iOS 16 Safety Check feature. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/09/22/books-banned-libraries/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/09/22/books-banned-libraries/Heather KellyThu, 22 Sep 2022 19:24:28 +0000Books are being banned across U.S. school libraries in record numbers, led largely by conservative lawmakers and activists.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/09/21/ios16-tips-lock-screen/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/09/21/ios16-tips-lock-screen/Heather KellyWed, 21 Sep 2022 11:00:54 +0000Change your clock font, get the cool widgets and 8 other tricks you can try on your iPhone with iOS 16.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comHeather Kelly, Rachel LermanFri, 16 Sep 2022 00:31:47 +0000https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/interactive/2022/amazon-prime-value/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/interactive/2022/amazon-prime-value/Heather Kelly, Rachel LermanThu, 15 Sep 2022 17:54:02 +0000If you're paying for Amazon Prime, or considering signing up, use this quiz to find out how much that $139 a year actually gets you and if there are better deals.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/07/11/apple-ios-16-ipados-16-first-look-impressions-hands-on/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/07/11/apple-ios-16-ipados-16-first-look-impressions-hands-on/Chris Velazco, Heather KellyMon, 12 Sep 2022 18:32:38 +0000Apple users can now update to a new software, iOS 16. We round up all the key highlights and tell you the most interesting features you may want to try out. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/09/07/iphone-14-release-apple-event/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/09/07/iphone-14-release-apple-event/Chris Velazco, Tatum Hunter, Geoffrey A. Fowler, Heather KellyWed, 07 Sep 2022 23:17:56 +0000All you need to know about Apple’s latest product announcements including iPhones, Apple Watches and AirPods. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/09/06/scams-online-guide/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/09/06/scams-online-guide/Heather KellyTue, 06 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0000The ultimate guide to not falling for scams from red flags to conversations you should have with loved ones. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/09/02/howto-tv-services/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/09/02/howto-tv-services/Heather KellyFri, 02 Sep 2022 11:00:42 +0000A guide to navigating all of the confusing ways you can watch TV and specifically for finding the cheapest option for your viewing needs. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/01/14/smartphone-autocorrect/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/01/14/smartphone-autocorrect/Heather KellyThu, 18 Aug 2022 13:36:18 +0000Here are ways to deal with perplexing auto corrections when you text on your smartphone.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/06/26/abortion-online-privacy/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/06/26/abortion-online-privacy/Heather Kelly, Tatum Hunter, Danielle AbrilFri, 12 Aug 2022 19:08:38 +0000Simple privacy precautions anyone can take when researching or arranging an abortion in the United States.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/08/10/teens-social-pew/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/08/10/teens-social-pew/Heather KellyWed, 10 Aug 2022 14:00:00 +0000A Pew Research poll looks at how teens are spending their time online and how they’re accessing the internet.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/08/05/online-party-invites/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/08/05/online-party-invites/Heather KellyFri, 05 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0000Here are the best ways to tackle digital party invites from email to text.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/07/13/scam-fraud-fatigue/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/07/13/scam-fraud-fatigue/Heather KellyWed, 13 Jul 2022 11:00:24 +0000Relentless waves of sophisticated phone and online scams are impacting people’s mental health.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/02/11/emergency-alerts-smartphones/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/02/11/emergency-alerts-smartphones/Heather KellyThu, 07 Jul 2022 13:37:47 +0000Alerts on your phone are a great way to stay safe in natural disasters, shootings and more fast moving situations.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/05/07/period-tracking-privacy/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/05/07/period-tracking-privacy/Tatum Hunter, Heather KellyFri, 24 Jun 2022 18:30:06 +0000Period-tracking apps have been criticized for bad privacy practices. Here's how to track your cycle without sharing data with companies, employers, insurers or the government. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/06/24/delete-yourself-online/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/06/24/delete-yourself-online/Heather KellyFri, 24 Jun 2022 18:00:51 +0000You will never be able to fully delete all traces of yourself but you can minimize it.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/06/22/streaming-password-sharing/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/06/22/streaming-password-sharing/Heather KellyWed, 22 Jun 2022 11:00:48 +0000Netflix's crackdown on passwords hits a nerve for longtime streamers, and muddles the future of fragmented TV.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/06/07/education-apps-screening/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/06/07/education-apps-screening/Heather KellyTue, 07 Jun 2022 10:45:42 +0000Make sure the apps students are using to learn aren’t learning too much about them. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/06/06/wwdc-2022-iphone-ios-ipad-headset/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/06/06/wwdc-2022-iphone-ios-ipad-headset/Chris Velazco, Geoffrey A. Fowler, Tatum Hunter, Heather KellyMon, 06 Jun 2022 22:00:17 +0000The Worldwide Developers Conference offers an annual peek at new Apple software.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/06/02/pandemic-remote-teens-learning/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/06/02/pandemic-remote-teens-learning/Heather KellyThu, 02 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0000A Pew Research Center study looks at how teens and their parents have handled virtual learning and going back to class.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/06/01/phones-school-safety/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/06/01/phones-school-safety/Heather KellyWed, 01 Jun 2022 11:00:47 +0000In the wake of the mass shooting at an elementary school in Texas, should kids be allowed to bring smartphones into the classroom for safety?https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/03/29/tech-tips-news-anxiety/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/03/29/tech-tips-news-anxiety/Heather KellyWed, 25 May 2022 17:55:44 +0000Your phone is a portal to constant terrible news. Here’s how to rein it in.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/05/20/legacy-contacts/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/05/20/legacy-contacts/Heather KellyFri, 20 May 2022 11:00:46 +0000How to set up legacy contacts for all your online accounts.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/05/01/online-harassment-checklist/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/05/01/online-harassment-checklist/Danielle Abril, Heather KellySun, 01 May 2022 12:00:48 +0000Here is the Help Desk's checklist for what to do when you're being harassed online. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/04/28/snap-pixy-drone/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/04/28/snap-pixy-drone/Heather Kelly, Chris VelazcoThu, 28 Apr 2022 19:46:40 +0000Snap's new drone is the latest attempt by a social media company to make camera-filled hardware.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/12/20/tech-support-checklist/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/12/20/tech-support-checklist/Heather KellyTue, 19 Apr 2022 13:21:57 +0000Everything tech-savvy relatives should do for their more analog family members while visiting over the holidays.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/04/15/automatic-editing-videos/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/04/15/automatic-editing-videos/Heather KellySat, 16 Apr 2022 13:00:09 +0000Editing old videos can be a chore but new technology can automate much of it.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/03/21/free-digital-subscriptions/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/03/21/free-digital-subscriptions/Heather KellyTue, 12 Apr 2022 17:38:46 +0000From Netflix to Spotify, monthly subscription fees can be harder to handle with inflation. We find the best free alternatives and some tricks to help you save money.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/04/06/wallet-to-smartphone/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/04/06/wallet-to-smartphone/Heather KellyWed, 06 Apr 2022 11:00:33 +0000Here are some of the basic tools we can use to slim down our wallets and let our phones do more of the heavy lifting.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/03/08/apple-event-march/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/03/08/apple-event-march/Chris Velazco, Heather Kelly, Tatum HunterMon, 14 Mar 2022 22:36:16 +0000Apple announced a new low-cost iPhone and more powerful iPad Air in a livestream on Tuesday.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/03/10/russian-oligarch-yacht-tracking/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/03/10/russian-oligarch-yacht-tracking/Rachel Lerman, Heather KellyFri, 11 Mar 2022 00:06:47 +0000People are using data online to track Russian oligarchs’ private jets and superyachts.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comRachel Lerman, Heather KellyThu, 10 Mar 2022 13:57:08 +0000https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/02/24/tips-avoid-misinformation-ukraine/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/02/24/tips-avoid-misinformation-ukraine/Heather KellySat, 26 Feb 2022 22:00:51 +0000Breaking news moves fast online, and it can be difficult to tell what's real and what's purposefully misleading or fake. Here's how to sort through it all.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/02/26/protecting-identity-socialmedia/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/02/26/protecting-identity-socialmedia/Heather KellySat, 26 Feb 2022 21:57:28 +0000From hiding your location to using encrypted chats, here’s how to stay safe online in a high-risk area.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comHeather KellySat, 26 Feb 2022 21:05:49 +0000https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comHeather KellyFri, 25 Feb 2022 12:00:33 +0000https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/02/23/trump-truth-social-safety/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/02/23/trump-truth-social-safety/Heather KellyWed, 23 Feb 2022 12:00:28 +0000Take these precautions when joining any new social media service.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/02/16/uber-scores-passengers/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/02/16/uber-scores-passengers/Heather KellyWed, 16 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000Your Uber drivers have been rating you for years. A new option in the app lets you see how many 1 star ratings you've received.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/01/31/imessage-apple-extract/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/01/31/imessage-apple-extract/Heather KellyMon, 31 Jan 2022 12:00:21 +0000Save and back up your most cherished chats before they're gone.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/01/27/questions-personal-tech-privacy/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/01/27/questions-personal-tech-privacy/Heather Kelly, Chris Velazco, Tatum Hunter, Danielle AbrilTue, 25 Jan 2022 22:29:03 +0000The Post’s Help Desk team will answer your questions on Thursday at 3 p.m. Eastern.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/01/24/tiktok-privacy-settings/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/01/24/tiktok-privacy-settings/Heather KellyMon, 24 Jan 2022 12:00:39 +0000The social media app is all about your personal data, likes and habits. Here’s how to limit what it gathers.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/01/10/email-spam-stop/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/01/10/email-spam-stop/Heather KellyMon, 10 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000Email spam never really went away and it's filling our inboxes more than usual. Here's how to get it under control.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/12/23/nft-holiday-gift/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/12/23/nft-holiday-gift/Heather KellyThu, 23 Dec 2021 13:00:23 +0000This year’s hot, unwrappable holiday gift is complicated, controversial and perfect for some.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/12/21/ces-covid/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/12/21/ces-covid/Heather Kelly, Chris VelazcoThu, 23 Dec 2021 02:39:04 +0000The large in-person tech conference is in limbo over coronavirus worries.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comHeather Kelly, Chris VelazcoWed, 22 Dec 2021 15:29:04 +0000https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/12/22/tech-trust-survey/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/12/22/tech-trust-survey/Heather Kelly, Emily GuskinWed, 22 Dec 2021 11:45:37 +0000Pulled between not trusting some tech companies and still wanting to use their products, people look to government regulation.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/12/15/ios-privacy-report/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/12/15/ios-privacy-report/Heather KellyWed, 15 Dec 2021 23:17:58 +0000Apple’s latest privacy feature in iOS 15.2 adds transparency but little explanation about what you can do about data sharing.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/11/26/ios-privacy-settings/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/11/26/ios-privacy-settings/Heather KellyTue, 14 Dec 2021 23:55:41 +0000How to make your iPhone and iPad as private as possible.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/12/03/facebook-hack-prevent/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/12/03/facebook-hack-prevent/Heather KellyFri, 03 Dec 2021 13:00:40 +0000It's easier to prevent hackers from getting your Facebook account than it is to recover it. Start with these easy security steps.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/interactive/2021/privacy-settings-guide/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/interactive/2021/privacy-settings-guide/Heather Kelly, Geoffrey A. FowlerWed, 01 Dec 2021 16:14:34 +0000From Facebook to Venmo, staying on top of your privacy starts with these key settings.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/11/24/holiday-online-shopping/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/11/24/holiday-online-shopping/Heather KellyWed, 24 Nov 2021 13:00:13 +0000Inflation and supply chain issues mean your best bet is to shop early, shop online and don’t panic this holiday season.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/11/19/seniors-smart-home-privacy/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/11/19/seniors-smart-home-privacy/Heather KellyFri, 19 Nov 2021 17:00:49 +0000Smart home technology can help people age in place longer, but the price can be a senior's privacy.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/11/15/icloud-storage-full/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/11/15/icloud-storage-full/Heather KellyMon, 15 Nov 2021 12:00:39 +0000iPhones are known for their cameras, but what happens when you run out of space for all your photos?https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/11/11/tips-shopping-inflation/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/11/11/tips-shopping-inflation/Heather KellyThu, 11 Nov 2021 12:00:40 +0000Worried about inflation? Use online tools for everything from gas comparisons to digital coupons.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/10/12/leave-facebook-alternatives/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/10/12/leave-facebook-alternatives/Heather Kelly, Tatum HunterWed, 10 Nov 2021 21:58:42 +0000If you want to leave Facebook and all its products, here are some places you can go next.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/11/09/search-engine-you/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/11/09/search-engine-you/Heather KellyTue, 09 Nov 2021 13:00:17 +0000Google dominates the search market, but smaller search engines are focusing on its biggest weak spot to try to lure people away.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/11/04/keep-texts-private/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/11/04/keep-texts-private/Heather KellyThu, 04 Nov 2021 12:00:59 +0000Elizabeth Holmes is the latest figure to have private texts messages made public in court. Here’s how you can try to protect your own chats.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/10/27/adam-mosseri-facebook-papers/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/10/27/adam-mosseri-facebook-papers/Rachel Lerman, Heather KellyWed, 27 Oct 2021 23:36:29 +0000Mosseri said he thinks an app for kids and better age verification is doable.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/10/28/airtags-theft/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/10/28/airtags-theft/Heather KellyWed, 27 Oct 2021 11:35:08 +0000AirTags and other Bluetooth trackers can find stolen cars, bikes and bags. But what happens when you find the person who took them?