Router security isn't the most exciting thing in the world, but when it comes to the safety of all the devices in your home, it's incredibly important. Kim shows you how to protect yourself and your family with just a few simple tweaks of your router’s settings, directly from the admin page. Don't worry, these are simple changes anyone can make.

Humans have launched innumerable satellites into orbit over several decades. They are used for many activities, from the mundane like watching TV to some of the most important functions like controlling economies. So what would happen if all satellites suddenly vanished?

You know you need unique, hard-to-crack passwords for your accounts, and remembering those complex strings of letters, numbers and characters is a real struggle. That's why it's so easy to let your browser do the work for you. But what if you need to see your actual password, not just the auto-filled asterisks? You can with one simple trick.

Have you ever dreamt about being able to see through walls? Scientists may have cracked the code to this superpower. So what will this technology be used for? It turns out X-ray vision will be used for much more important things than just trying to see through a wall.

We all use the same keyboard every day. That’s generally the same throughout the world as well. This has caused problems in some countries around the world. Most notably China. Some of its younger citizens are forgetting how to write in Chinese thanks to the keyboard, and the consequences might be vast.

The smart-tech revolution is in full swing, and Amazon Echo is at the heart of it. Nearly 80 million people are expected to own voice-activated speakers by 2021. Now it's time to see what Alexa can really do. Most people know how to select songs and search the internet for information. These skills are handy, but they're only the tip of the digital iceberg.

Are you tired of weeding through the videos that seem interesting but end up being a disappointment? Stop wasting hours of your life searching YouTube feeds and follow my channel instead! I'll show the videos you actually want to watch and keep you up to date with the latest technology and news — and, of course, incredibly cute videos!

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