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Hackers are seriously targeting electric vehicles (EVs) now. Kim Komando wrote about the risks along with ways to protect your ride.

Do you prefer a fresh start when you open your browser or to see all the tabs you last had open? You can customize things based on what you like.

First, open Chrome, click the three vertical dots at the top right, then click Settings. A new tab will open. Choose On startup from the left-hand menu. From there, you’ll have three choices:

• Open the New Tab page opens up Chrome to a blank tab.
• Continue where you left off opens the tabs you last had open.
• Open a specific page or set of pages opens any sites you’d like to open when you start your browser.

🖱️ Use Firefox, Edge or Safari? Get startup customization steps for each browser here.

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If you've ever been hacked, you likely didn't realize something was wrong until the damage had been done. Don't just wait around. You can take a proactive step to ensure there aren't any strange devices lurking around in your accounts. I'll show you how.

You need the right tools to do it. A virtual private network, or VPN, is a great place to start. A VPN encrypts your data and hides your IP address, giving you an extra layer of protection from snoops, advertisers and Big Tech companies looking to profit off you.

Some VPNs slow your connection or, worse, track your internet activity and compromise your security. Not ExpressVPN.

ExpressVPN’s servers run on RAM, or volatile memory, that’s cleared each time the server is reset — meaning they don’t save your data. You can connect in just one click from a Windows PC, Mac, iPhone, Android, iPad, you name it.

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When you think about eye strain, your computer or phone might be what comes to mind. But your TV can impact your eyes, too. Luckily, it's not hard to give your eyes a break by considering where your TV is and adjusting a few settings.

If you have highly sensitive files on your computer, you should encrypt them to protect your privacy. This protects you from hackers stealing your private information and exposing your secrets on the Dark Web. Here are three ways to get the job done.

Who doesn't love a great steak? The perfectly cooked meat that melts in your mouth is incredible. But you won't believe how one steakhouse is changing the game by using a 3D printer to create plant-based meats. You have to see it to believe it.