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December 21, 2019

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AI is making it easier to kill you

Using the facial recognition software on your phone makes it easier for you to access your device. Amazonâs AI helps you find the things you want before you even know you want it. Facebook shows you what's going on with the people you care about without you having to ask. All these things use AI and this technology will soon be used for much more sinister things. It might be used to kill you.

Tap or click here to learn how this can happen. â

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Worst passwords of 2019 â are you using one?

One of your best lines of defense against cybercriminals is online account credentials. Strong passwords are key in the battle against hackers. The problem is not everyone takes security as seriously as they should. Would you believe some people are still using "123456" as a password? It's true. In fact, there are a lot of horrible passwords out there. Here are the worst 50 of 2019.

Tap or click to see the worst passwords to use. â

Kim answers your questions

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Help me fix my weak Wi-Fi

Q: The Wi-Fi in my house is so spotty. My son games on a computer upstairs, we have a PlayStation and two TVs downstairs, and all of us have a smartphone and laptop. I'm sick of having to move around to get a stronger signal. What can I do to improve the strength of Wi-Fi in my home?

A: If you have a larger home, multiple floors or perpetually spotty Wi-Fi, you need a mesh router system like eero. Hereâs what it does: eero blankets your whole home with fast, reliable Wi-Fi, eliminating poor coverage, dead spots and buffering. Get a consistent, strong signal wherever you need it. And now is the best time to upgrade your home: select eero systems are 25% off through Dec. 22.

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Who's watching me online?

Q: I'm sick of worrying about who can see my internet activity and what that means for my privacy. What should I do?

A: You can browse in incognito mode, block third-party cookies, change your social media settings and use a search engine like DuckDuckGo. Those things help, but really, you need a VPN. It encrypts your data, keeps your online activity private and hides your location from prying eyes. All that without sacrificing speed. Thatâs why I love it!

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What's the best way to back up my computer?

Q: A relative recently had a house fire and lost everything. I realized how important it is to back up all my precious photos and videos. I'd be so sad to lose them if something happened to my computer. What's the best way to do this?

A: Go with a cloud-based backup service. I'm sure you've heard me talk about backing up your computer with IDrive for years, and that's because it's the easiest, most affordable option to keep every document, photo and video safe. For less than $7 for your first year, you get 5 terabytes of cloud space.

You really canât beat that price. Just a few bucks for all that peace of mind. Get your exclusive discount at IDrive.com and use promo code Kim at checkout.

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