Tech Horror Stories: Ransomware, Smart Home Hacks & Data Breaches

A therapy breach worse than fiction. Smart homes that spy on you. A ransomware attack that crippled hospitals. Dom Bettinelli and Thomas Sanjurjo unpack chilling tech horror stories—and how to defend yourself. The post Tech Horror Stories: Ransomware, Smart Home Hacks & Data Breaches appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Email isn’t safe—and we’re still doing it wrong. Dom Bettinelli and Pat Scott expose major email pitfalls and practical solutions: from aliases to phishing threats, tools to backups. Can better habits save us from inbox overload? The post Email Hygiene Isn’t Over — Round 2 of Tips, Tricks, and Time-Saving Tools appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Tired of muddy audio and tinny Bluetooth speakers? This episode unpacks how to actually enjoy your digital music—whether you’re using lossless formats, wired headphones, or portable gear. Dom Bettinelli and Tom Grelinger get into real-world setups, sound quality tips, and gear that makes a difference. Want better sound without going full audiophile? Start here. The post Get the Most from Your Digital Music appeared first on StarQuest Media.

How much are you paying just to watch one show? Dom Bettinelli and Joanne Mercier unpack rising streaming costs, the push toward ads, bundling’s cable-like return, and why younger viewers are ditching it all for YouTube. The post Streaming Overload: Ads, Price Hikes & the Return of Bundles appeared first on StarQuest Media.

An AI “actress” is courting Hollywood talent agencies—but is this art or just mimicry? Dom Bettinelli and Thomas Sanjurjo unpack SAG-AFTRA’s response, the threat to human creativity, and why performance needs soul. The post AI Actors: Where’s the Human Soul? appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Inbox clutter, spam traps, and email hygiene—Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Andrew Kinstetter, and Pat Scott unpack smarter habits for digital sanity. Plus, the Pope rejects an AI “avatar Pope.” Should faith ever be left to algorithms? The post Control Your InBox with Email Hygiene appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Is buying used tech safe—or a scam waiting to happen? Dom Bettinelli, Thomas Sanjurho & Fr. Joseph Sund weigh in on selling, trading, and recycling devices, plus Vatican drone art, AI Bible films, and AI “Jesus” chatbots. The post Buying & Selling Used Tech Safely appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Apple’s latest event sparks debate—are incremental updates enough? Dom Bettinelli and Joanne Mercier tackle the iPhone 17 lineup, Apple Watch health tools, AirPods with live translation, and the ultra-thin iPhone Air. The post Walking on Air: Apple’s New Thin iPhone appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Apple’s latest event sparks debate—are incremental updates enough? Dom Bettinelli and Joanne Mercier tackle the iPhone 17 lineup, Apple Watch health tools, AirPods with live translation, and the ultra-thin iPhone Air. The post Walking on Air appeared first on StarQuest Media.

How safe is school tech? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Joseph Sund, and Thomas Sanjurjo tackle cyberbullying, cell phone bans, privacy leaks, and whether opting out of edtech is possible—or harmful. Can handwritten notes beat screens? The post School Tech Safety: Cell Phone Bans, Cyberbullying & Privacy appeared first on StarQuest Media.