Online security is an ever-present issue. Anytime you're using the internet, you are exposed to cyberattacks. While keeping your devices updated and maintaining strong passwords are important defenses, you can do more with a little help. We will show you seven tools and services that bolster your online privacy.

Your browser doesn’t just store your passwords and favorite sites. There are also browser cookies, the trackers that follow you around the web and power the ads and content you see. Plus, your internet history, cache, and download history could be clogging things up.

A free program called CCleaner helps you sort out the cookies and archives you don’t really need. When you download the app, you can focus on a specific browser you would like to clean up. CCleaner analyzes its backlog of information and lists the data that seems unnecessary.

Tap or click here to get the details and links you need for CCleaner.

You can delete cookies from your phone, too. Tap or click here for the step-by-step instructions whether you’re using iOS or Android.

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Home improvement projects are going up. As the world opens up, more people want to renovate their houses, painting the outsides or replacing the materials within. Here are three easy (and affordable) ways to raise your home's resale value.

We keep track of the biggest threats to your online safety and security so you don't have to. Get Kim's alerts to see the news that impacts you — and what you can do about it.

If you have 30 free minutes, you never have to worry about a break-in at home ever again. That is how quick and easy it is to set up a new security system from SimpliSafe. 

It’s the kind of thing that’s so easy you can do it during a Netflix binge, watching the game — or listening to a certain radio show. With SimpliSafe, you don’t just get an arsenal of cameras and sensors; you get the best professional monitors in the business, too. With fast, free shipping, by this time next week, you and your whole family can go to bed knowing you’re protected. 

Texting is usually the easiest and quickest way to contact someone. Let's say you're sitting at your PC and don't have access to your phone. Perhaps it's in another room, or you are at work and can't open it. You can send texts to anyone right from your PC. We'll show you five ways to accomplish this neat trick.

Getting into shape shouldn't be expensive or hard. Thankfully, there are plenty of resources online that can help you get back on track to a healthier lifestyle. From free apps with celebrity trainers to running for charities, you'll be fit in no time.

Get Apple tips, tricks and updates to your inbox twice a week. Coming up soon: How to hide files and folders on your Mac. Handy!

This week, News Director Ben reviews a headband that’s supposed to be a solution for people who like to fall asleep listening to music. The SleepPhones Effortless headband has tiny speakers and connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth, but a finicky charging system might make you question the price tag.

Ever wonder how good your hearing is? 👂

The average human is capable of hearing frequencies between 20Hz to 20,000Hz. The higher you hear, the better your hearing ability. And the older we get, the harder it is to hear high-frequency sounds. 

Take this simple, accurate quiz to see how you stack up. (The quiz starts at 2:15, by the way. 😉)