By some estimates, only 21% of Americans have a FICO score rated as "good." You already knowing paying your utility bills on time and having established lines of credit can improve your score. But there's another factor you may not realize can contribute, too. In fact, you may already be doing this and not even realize it.

I bet you already use your phone’s speech-to-text to dictate text messages or even emails, but did you know you can do the same in Google Docs? It’s free and it works surprisingly well.

Open a new document in Google Docs, then enable Voice Typing from the Tools menu. Then start dictating. Voice Typing recognizes commands like “comma,” “period,” and “new paragraph” as well.

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The internet is a riskier place than it's ever been. You might think you have nothing worth taking, but the truth is we're all prime targets for cybercriminals. Just think about all the sensitive information stored on your computer and phone. If a criminal can crack your defenses, they can find the keys to the castle. That's why you need antivirus protection you can trust.

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. 

If you’re a Chromebook fan, then you know the lightweight laptops that run Google’s Chrome OS are a bit different than a regular Windows or Mac notebook. They have their own set of secrets and tricks including Gmail, Google Drive and Google Calendar.

There are plenty of ways to keep your data safe from prying eyes online, but what about on your Mac computer? If others use your device at home or the office at times, there are bound to be files you want to keep private. We'll show you how to hide them and make them visible again.

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It's been over 50 years since we first landed on the moon. Since that time, space tourism has been talked about but never really became a reality. But with private companies getting into the space business, space tourism for citizens is becoming a reality. So how will this work, and who will be able to go?

Did you hear about the recent Waymo mishap? A few days ago near Phoenix, traffic cones stumped a Waymo One autonomous taxi. Instead of going around the cones during a turn, the car’s AI became confused and stalled. After Roadside Assistance was contacted, the Waymo car decided to try again … but then it stopped between lanes blocking traffic. 🚗

When help finally arrived, the car took off, before stopping and letting a Waymo driver take over. While reading this story, I couldn’t help but think of a young kid learning how to walk. First you start … then you stop … and then you need some help to start again! 👶

How safe are self-driving cars? To find out, I had a great conversation with Consumer Reports’ head of connected and automated vehicle testing. I learned some incredible stuff! Tap here to listen to this fun and informative podcast. 🎧