As the guy in my family who writes for WIRED, I often act as tech support. When relatives want to know what phone to buy or why the Wi-Fi sucks in the back room, they ask me. I recently discovered ...

It’s not unusual for contractors to inflate their costs. Getting multiple quotes could help you avoid being ripped off. Make sure you’re doing apples-to-apples comparisons. Are you ahead, or behind on ...

Rip offs come in many flavors. Often they are financial, but they can also be related to any behavior someone wants you to engage in that, in truth, isn't in your best interest. Below I offer five ...