Mom,

A little site for the things you ask me about. I wrote out the real answers so they're here when you need them.

— Ben
Phone & Computer

Is my phone hacked?

the short answer

Almost certainly not. What you're seeing is probably just ads or notifications — which are annoying, but not dangerous.

Everyday

Am I texting Ben too much?

the short answer

No. I built this site so you'd have somewhere to ask, and I'm happy to help you work through this.

The Car

Ben's car is still running — the AC is on!

the short answer

It's off. Ben's VW ID4 pre-cools the cabin on a schedule from the battery. The car is parked, locked, and not running.

Travel

Will I make my flight connection?

the short answer

Probably yes — about 93% of the time for tight connections. And if you don't, the airline automatically rebooks you.

Phone & Computer

Is this text or email a scam?

the short answer

If it's asking you to click a link, pay something, or share a code — assume it's a scam. Real banks, Amazon, and the IRS don't text you like that.

Travel

Where is Ben going? When?

the short answer

Ben is currently in Oakland Park, FL. His next trip is to Orlando on May 15.

Everyday

Did I just do something wrong?

the short answer

Almost certainly not. And even if you did, it's probably easy to fix.

Everyday

What about something not listed here?

the short answer

Type it in the box below and I'll send it straight to Google. The first few results usually have the answer.

Not here?

Ask anything.

Type your question and I'll send it to Google for you.