The Team Helping You Take Control of Your Tech

The Team Helping You Take Control of Your TechTop of Mind with Julie Rose • Season 1, Episode 1719, Segment 2

Oct 28, 2021 • 15m

Heather Kelly used a Bluetooth tracker to get her stolen car back. But she says you’ll want to be careful if you try catching a thief on your own. Kelly is a member of the Washington Post’s new “Help Desk” of tech reporters who advise readers about their tech situations. Kelly’s specialties include privacy, safety, and generally how to take back some of the control we’ve handed to Big Tech. (Segment produced by Sam Faulconer)

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