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Fall for a fake account on social media and you could get scammed. Once cybercriminals trick you into handing over personal information, they could use it to unlock your digital world — including your financial accounts. We'll show you how to spot fake Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts.

Take it from us writers: Distraction is everywhere, and a clean, distraction-free desktop is one of the biggest keys to success. If you like to write and want to steer clear of tempting time-wasters (hi, Twitter), you can’t go wrong with FocusWriter, a fullscreen writing app that only shows what you need most: Your mouse cursor and your content.

It's no secret that social media apps track your activity and use many permissions, such as camera and microphone access, by default. But which ones are the biggest offenders when it comes to privacy? Here are the five social media apps that track you the most, along with tips on what to do about it.

Can you lose weight by playing video games? Where the Nintendo Wii left off, virtual reality devices come in strong. Supernatural is making headlines as one of the most intuitive, fun ways to lose weight at home. Should you give it a try?

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