Stephen Bach

Every once in a while, I come across a website that just makes me stop and wonder — how can this actually be free? I’m not talking about the kind of “free” that comes with strings attached: no five-step registration, no sneaky ads, no “give us your social security number.” I mean sites that are genuinely useful, no nonsense and don’t make you jump through hoops. I’ve been working on computers and dealing with tech headaches right here in Marblehead for over 20 years now.…

I know I've written about AI before, but things are changing SO quickly, it's time for an update. The Docs use AI every day, mostly for marketing, advertising and social media (and some fun). It saves many hours and produces some pretty great stuff, even short video commercials for the business. So, let's jump in: Stephen Bach COURTESY PHOTO There’s a small moment happening more and more these days. You might notice it when your phone finishes your sentence before you do. Or when you…

Over the past few years writing for the Marblehead Current, I’ve noticed something interesting: The biggest tech stories aren’t usually about the technology itself. They’re about what technology quietly learns about us. And lately, the lesson seems to be this: The internet remembers more about you than you think. Your “anonymous” account probably isn’t. 
Many people assume that if they create a second account with a different name, they’re invisible online. But new research suggests otherwise. A recent study found that artificial intelligence can link…

We hear tech terms like Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth and “the cloud” every day, but many people still don’t know exactly what they mean. And that’s okay — no one is born understanding this stuff. (Especially those of us born before the 1960s!) The good news is, once you strip away the jargon, most of it is pretty simple. Here’s a quick guide to a few common terms that pop up in everyday tech conversations, explained in plain English. Let’s start with Wi‑Fi. It’s what lets your…