Aaron Drapkin

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Lead and Senior Writer at Tech.co

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Top 5 Simplest CRM Systems Designed for Beginners (2025)

2 months ago | tech.co | Aaron Drapkin

If you need a super simple CRM system for your team, our in-depth research provides an insightful look at which options are easiest to use.
Smartsheet Pricing 2025: Annual, Monthly, and Hidden Costs

Jan 27, 2025 | tech.co | Aaron Drapkin |James Macey

Smartsheet recently discontinued its free plan, but it's still pretty affordable. Check out our full pricing breakdown here.
Apple’s $95M Siri Privacy Settlement: Can You Claim?

Jan 3, 2025 | tech.co | Aaron Drapkin

Apple has just settled a proposed $95 million lawsuit brought by plaintiffs who claimed that the firm’s voice activation system, Siri — which you’ll probably recognize from your iPhone — was recording conversations without permission from users and passing the information on to third parties. The Apple settlement lawsuit, which was first brought before the courts in 2019, led Apple to internally review its Siri processes and roll out a raft of new permission prompts for users.
How to Spot and Avoid Common Crypto Scams: A 2024 Guide

Dec 12, 2024 | tech.co | Aaron Drapkin

Crypto scams are schemes where fraudsters trick you into giving up your cryptocurrency or personal information or encouraging you to invest in fake crypto projects for their own financial gain. Since cryptocurrency is still a new market, scammers are busy exploiting new and experienced investors alike. Thankfully, crypto scams can be easily avoided if you have the right information.
How Much Does Grok Cost in 2024?

Dec 12, 2024 | tech.co | Aaron Drapkin

Grok, the brainchild of Elon Musk’s xAI, is a bit of an oddball in the generative AI world thanks to its irreverent personality and real-time access to X’s social media data. Unlike its more strait-laced AI cousins that have heavy guardrails on the content you can generate, Grok isn’t afraid to crack jokes or offer snarky commentary on current events. Maybe you’re wondering if Grok’s pricing aligns with your budget or how Grok stacks up against ChatGPT.
How To Delete Your Snapchat Account

Dec 4, 2024 | tech.co | Aaron Drapkin

Snapchat is a popular platform for sharing photos with friends, communicating with classmates, or staying in touch with family. But eventually, whether you decide to move to another social media platform or want to reduce your digital footprint, you may want to delete your account. Unfortunately, it may not be immediately obvious how to delete your Snapchat account. To clear up confusion, we’ve compiled this guide on deleting your Snapchat account and properly backing up your data beforehand.
What are Romance Scams, and How do You Spot Them?

Dec 4, 2024 | tech.co | Aaron Drapkin

A romance scam occurs when a criminal creates a profile online and pretends to build a romantic relationship with a victim in order to exploit them for financial gain. In many cases, these accounts are completely fake, although there are some high-profile examples of romance scams that have involved scammers using their real identities.
How to Get Paid to Watch Netflix in 2024

Dec 3, 2024 | tech.co | Aaron Drapkin

If Netflix hires you as a “tagger,” you’ll get paid to enjoy movies and TV shows for up to 20 hours per week. Sounds good? In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about Netflix tagger jobs, including qualifications, expected pay range, and how to go about getting one. Verifying Get the latest tech news, straight to your inbox Stay informed on the top business tech stories with Tech.co's weekly highlights reel.
7 Common Telegram Scams and How To Spot Them

Dec 3, 2024 | tech.co | Aaron Drapkin

Telegram scammers are only getting smarter, and filtering out potential fraudsters from your legitimate contact list isn’t easy. Questions relating to Telegram’s safety have swirled around the internet for years now, and it’s crucial you know how to spot the most common Telegram scams. For each one, we address how it starts, what the scammers want, and how to avoid them.
Key Things to Know Before Your Call

Nov 29, 2024 | tech.co | Aaron Drapkin

If you’re a newbie to the world of work, have only faced in-person interviews, or are simply looking for your next opportunity, it’s quite likely that a video interview is coming your way. But while video interviews may be convenient, they’re a double-edged sword. One minute you’re sitting comfortably at home and the next, you’re nervously adjusting your camera angle, hoping your WiFi doesn’t decide to take a vacation mid-call.