Now that you've looked up your name and seen what Google has to say about you, you probably want to hide or remove any private or unflattering information that shows up. To help you protect your privacy, here are four steps you can take to get your personal data off search engine results.

Want to sell old gadgets you have lying around? Outside of donating your equipment, you can recoup a few bucks on used devices in several ways, including eBay and websites like Gazelle. If it’s a mobile device, check your trade-in value at an ecoATM located throughout the country.

Regardless of where your devices end up, if you neglect to delete sensitive data permanently, you may hand over personal information by mistake. To help protect your digital life, you need to remove all data from the device.

Tap or click to learn how you can permanently erase sensitive data.

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Buying a new computer makes you feel like a kid on Christmas. But with so many options out there, how do you choose the right one? There are several features you'll want to consider when making a decision. We've compiled the three most important specs you'll need to look for.

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SimpliSafe is an award-winning home security system, so you know it’s engineered with the latest technology you want to keep your family safe. But what really sets SimpliSafe apart is its people: Highly trained security experts who are always there for you when you need them most. 

When you need them most, SimpliSafe is there 24/7 with experts trained to not only keep you safe but to make you feel safe. It’s one of the many reasons U.S. News recently called SimpliSafe “the best home security of 2021.”

Phone hacking is a huge issue you need to watch out for. That's why we collected some of the scariest methods hackers have to force access into your phone. From brute force attacks to Bluetooth tricks, here are seven ways people can hack into your phone — and how you can prevent them.

Your webcam has probably gotten plenty of use during the rise of virtual conferences and meetups, but it's capable of doing so much more. From home security to party enhancers, your webcam has many uses beyond video calls. We'll show you eight ways to get more out of this versatile piece of tech.

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A bicycle is seemingly one of the most basic contraptions. You pedal to move and turn the handlebars in the direction you want to travel. Well, it turns out riding a bike takes some natural intuition that you would never think about. This bike shows how our brains automatically know something about bike riding that you wouldn't have imagined.