Jamey Tucker
Reporter
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Jamey Tucker has worked in television news for stations across the South for over 25 years. A graduate of Carson Newman University Jamey has worked as a news anchor and reporter in Huntsville, Alabama; Memphis, Tennessee; and Nashville, Tennessee. Jamey is one of the first reporters in the country covering the consumer technology beat.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2022 at 6:06 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
If you don’t know what you can watch, you won’t know what you want to watch. Netflix has secret codes that can help you find what you want to spend the evening watching.
Updated: Oct. 5, 2022 at 6:01 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
One study found at least 13 people have been killed since 2020 when buyers and sellers connected on Marketplace. When it comes to buying items on Facebook Marketplace, the risks are often scams.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 6:02 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Two of the most popular websites people are using to sell unneeded items are Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace. Both sites are safe to use if you know how to spot scams and how to avoid them.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 6:07 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
With many cell towers down or inoperable, it is extremely difficult for people who need help and people who want to help. Rescue departments and volunteers have turned to a smartphone app as a solution.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 6:06 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
You may have an emergency kit somewhere for when you need it, but did you include any technology gadgets?
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 6:03 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Free Amazon Prime shipping, for many shoppers, doesn’t add up to the $139 a year they pay. To check the math, we compared prices using a Prime account and a non-Prime Amazon account.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 5:58 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
We’re only two months from Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, but Amazon isn’t waiting around for the holiday rush.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 6:01 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
We’ve talked to quite a few people who say they subscribe to all of the streaming services. Did you know there are ways to watch totally free TV and movies?
Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 6:00 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Anyone can take a great picture with their phone, but have you ever wondered why your friends’ photos often look better than yours?
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 6:03 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Whether you put it out there or not, everyone has a digital footprint. Google is rolling out an option where you can request to have some of that information removed.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2022 at 6:23 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Remember that great iPhone 6 or the Samsung Galaxy 4? Even if they’re cracked, old smartphones have some great uses.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 6:03 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
If you’re currently looking at your device and thinking of upgrading, you should know that depending on where you go, the difference in what you can get for the older device can be hundreds of dollars.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 6:31 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
We all know how frustrating it is to leave something at home or at the office that is needed right away. Here's a solution that only serious computer users know about.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 6:28 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
When Apple released iOS 16, one of the most exciting new features is the ability to customize the iPhone lock and home screens.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2022 at 6:27 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Emoji is a worldwide language. Unicode 15 brings 20 brand-new Emojis to the language.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 6:05 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Ten years ago it was simple to call 911 for help, but it’s more difficult today because most homes do not have a landline phone. Here are a few ways a child can use a locked smartphone to call for help.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 6:02 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
The iPhone’s iOS 16 is available now and if you’re wondering what it’s like, look no further. iOS 16 allows users to customize the lock screen with new images, fonts, and widgets.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 5:57 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Apple has released iOS 16 for most newer iPhones, and if you’re thinking about downloading it right away, you should know a few things.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 6:18 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Have you ever noticed how everyone’s iPhone screen looks the same? If you crave a distraction-less screen, the Not Boring app is the answer.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2022 at 6:00 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Apple is making it easier for people at risk of domestic assaults to cut ties with a former partner or spouse. Coming in iOS 16 is Apple’s new tool called Safety Check.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2022 at 5:09 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
If you’re happy with the phone you have, you should be able to hold on to it for another year or more. You can make an old iPhone seem new by taking a few simple steps in settings.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 6:04 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
The Affordable Connectivity Program is a long-term replacement for the Broadband Benefits Program that went into effect as a direct response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Who qualifies? Millions of people.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 5:06 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
If you are ever in a scary situation, your smartphone can be the difference between life and death. We have an SOS feature on smartphones that may save someone's life.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2022 at 5:58 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Many fans choose to record a game they’ll miss to watch it later. We found ways to block seeing scores on your phone until you’re ready to read articles and watch highlights.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 6:02 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Football season is here again and lots of people will spend hours on the couch watching games. But, you may need to make a few tweaks to your TV settings.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 6:04 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
A warning from the FBI, cyber-attacks are setting records both in the number of complaints and the amount of money being lost by victims.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 6:01 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
It’s finally football season, and that means it’s also tailgate party season. Whether you’re attending a tailgate party at the game or in your backyard, there are tech gadgets to up your pre-game game.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 6:00 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
College freshmen are on campus, high school seniors are in class, and parents are either paying college tuition are getting ready for it. Here's an app that can help pay for education.
Updated: Aug. 26, 2022 at 6:13 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Even if you don’t have a student loan, you’ve probably gotten a phone call from a scammer. The Federal Trade Commission warns consumers about similar scams and how they work.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 at 6:07 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Remember that smartphone app you downloaded a year ago that added a princess filter to your photos, or maybe it was a free game, or possibly a restaurant’s app that gave you a free appetizer when you visited? Is that app still on your phone?
Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 at 6:05 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Former MoviePass subscribers received an email announcing it is coming back under new management on Labor Day weekend.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 6:00 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Many people have over two dozen subscriptions, and some they may not even remember. It’s costing them a small fortune.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 6:10 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
The FCC is asking Americans to download its smartphone app “Speed Test” to test and report their internet speeds to the commission.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 6:00 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
The internet may be faster across the street. What gives? Your neighbor may get faster internet speeds than you if they use a different internet provider.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 at 6:14 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
It might seem strange for some college students to take notes in a notebook since many use laptops and tablets to take notes for later. What’s the best way to take down those notes?
Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 6:04 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Do you have a virtual private network? Everyone should use a VPN and for other reasons too. Every device that connects to the internet has an IP address.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 6:00 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Parents need some off-to-college gadgets too, for their peace of mind. If students leave home for the first time, their parents may worry about their safety and security.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 6:05 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Like most people, we browse the internet primarily with the Google Chrome app on our phone and iPad. It’s the most popular browser in the world but sometimes we wonder “is there something else I’d like better?”
Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 6:14 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
The FBI is warning teenagers and their parents that scammers are targeting young boys by posing as girls and offering to exchange nude photos.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 6:03 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
A new feature iPhone users have been asking for is coming in iOS 16 this fall, but it could cause problems for people going through child custody issues.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 6:03 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Facebook accounts are hacked every day. Scammers hope you’re not paying attention because there are two common mistakes that help the bad guys clone or hack someone’s account and annoy all of your friends.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 5:58 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
The next time you hop on an airplane, go to a concert or go out in a public crowd, you may want to change a setting on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac computer. Here's why.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 5:59 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
You can search Google for math answers, but a smartphone app can make things easier, as well as help students learn how to solve the problems.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 6:02 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Not long after Apple introduced the iPad, the company began talking about how the tablet could someday replace a laptop computer. Here are several reasons you might choose an iPad over a laptop.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 6:07 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
College students might feel like they’re prepared for classroom lectures and homework, but it never hurts to have all of the tools for organization and quiet at their hands.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 6:06 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Most college campuses have free internet and some have free Wi-Fi, but think for a second about how many students are on those networks at any time. If your school allows it, consider getting your own Wi-Fi router.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 5:00 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
College students will head off to college soon. Here are a few tech gadgets that may not have come to mind, but most college students or anyone moving out on their own can use.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 5:01 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
Who doesn’t want to become a little smarter? If raising your IQ isn’t enough, being able to start a conversation with someone should be a good reason.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 5:59 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
There are some good if not great times to buy certain things. So when is a good time to buy a new smartphone?
Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 7:12 PM EDT
|By Jamey Tucker
You can earn money from even the tiniest piece of real estate, even with interest rates going up by temporarily renting out your space using smartphone apps.
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