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04/13/2017

I think this is a great read & reminder to all of us. It certainly was for me. Savor the everyday moments of life.

Faced with a terminal cancer diagnosis, this is what I've learned. I love being a mother more than anything. It is my reason to live.

08/11/2016

Do you have a "smart lock" at home? If so, researchers at DefCon showed that your front door could be wide open.

Twelve out of 16 Bluetooth smart locks examined could be unlocked by a remote attacker, a researcher said at the DEF CON hacker conference.

08/10/2016

The "Internet of Things" is here and isn't going away. Making sure you secure your home must be a priority!

White hat hackers have made the first proof of concept for malware that locks a smart thermostat and demands a ransom.

03/14/2016

If you are wondering about the details of the why the Apple v FBI fight is so important, I would recommend reading this article. It is one of the best articles I’ve read concerning this important privacy issue.

The iPhone Crisis reignited a conflict that should have been settled in the 90s. The loser is our national security.

12/30/2015

When you fly, always make sure you shred your boarding pass after your flight, and NEVER post a pic of it online. It contains a LOT of personal info in the barcode; enough so that someone could hack into your account.
Read more in this article!

Posting a picture of a boarding pass to Facebook can seem smug, especially when no one else is going on holiday – but it could come back to bite you in a completely different way. Brian Krebs, an...

12/29/2015

Do you want to know more about the world of private investigators? The real world types, not the ridiculous TV or movie versions? Then check out Pursuit Magazine's Top 10 Stories of 2015. There is some great writing there, and you will gain a little insight into our world.
And yes, you might find an article from us on that list!
http://pursuitmag.com/top-pursuit-stories-2015/

Our favorite stories from the past year, chosen by a secret and complicated algorithm even we cannot fully understand.

12/25/2015

Our family wishes you and yours a very Merry Christmas!

12/22/2015

12 Days of Christmas Tips- Day 12: Holiday Tipping

Who should be including in my holiday tipping, and how much should I tip? For those of us in the Dallas - Ft. Worth area, we address that question.

12/21/2015

12 Days of Christmas Tips- Day 11: Christmas Photo Tips

Here are a couple of Christmas photo tips to help you get better results from your Christmas photos.

12/18/2015

12 Days of Christmas Tips- Day 10: Don't Drink and Drive... and Do Not Talk to the Police!

When you are pulled over when driving, or questioned by any law enforcement officer, do not talk to the police. Use the 5th Amendment... innocent or not!

12/17/2015

According to SMU seismologist, all the earthquakes in the Dallas metro are are NOT natural.

Scientists presented new evidence this week suggesting that all five North Texas earthquake sequences, including those in Dallas, have been triggered by humans. Until now, researchers have not commented…

12/17/2015

12 Days of Christmas Tips - Day 8: Have a Safe Christmas Party

A little planning can help assure that you have a safe Christmas party as well as a fun one!