Too many people ignore securing devices like their home routers. But keeping its default password is a terrible idea that could land you behind bars. We'll explain how this frightening scenario could play out and tell you how to update your password.

A new form of malware has been discovered targeting Apple Mac machines. If yours gets infected with the malware, it will allow creepers to take screenshots of everything you're doing. We've got all the disturbing details and a simple way for you to fix the flaw.

We're heading into summer, and you know what that means. Yep, it's time to refresh things around your house. Clear up space and design your home with these smart devices, space-saving decor, multifunctional devices and more.

May is National Military Appreciation Month, a special time to honor the service and sacrifice of the brave men and women who protect us. We thank you for your service — and T-Mobile is right there with us, starting with an exclusive rate for military families: 50% off family lines.

The internet is full of junk. We find the good stuff for you, from helpful tools to get stuff done to the best apps and websites out there.

I don’t trust Big Tech and you shouldn’t, either. You’ve heard me say for years that free email services like Gmail or Yahoo aren’t really free. There’s a big price to pay — your privacy. These free email sites scan, analyze and save details of every email you send and receive, giving Big Tech a very intimate and detailed profile of you so they can easily sell your data to the highest bidder.

That’s why I use StartMail. With StartMail, I can send encrypted emails with one click, even if the recipient doesn’t use encryption. And StartMail never scans or analyzes your emails. Best of all, when you delete an email, it’s gone — forever.

Did you know you can take a trip down memory lane with Google Photos? Open a map inside the app and click around to see the photos you took at any given location during a trip. Here’s how to use it:

• Just open Google Photos (if you have the latest version) and tap the search icon.
• Select Your Map to see yourself move around different places. You can also scroll through the days below the map to see yourself move around it.

If this isn’t to your liking, we’ve got a tip to help you. Here’s a how-to on removing all that pesky location tracking.