Car recalls can be anything from a minor annoyance to a severe issue that threatens your safety. We've put together a list of new recalls from a handful of manufacturers that vary in severity. Here's everything you need to know and what to do if you own any of the affected models.

Not much is worse than finding emails you didn't send in your outbox or getting kicked out of an account and the password has suddenly changed. Protecting your accounts is up to you, and I've got a simple way to make sure your Google account is free from criminals and snoops.

Do you use USB drives for external storage? Since they are so easy to lose, you're putting sensitive data at risk when using USB drives. But if you insist on utilizing them, you must take action to protect your information. Here are handy lanyards that can help keep track of your USB drives and finally stop losing them.

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The more we rely on our devices for work, school and our personal lives, the more we have to lose. Whether it’s bank accounts, personal data, photos, conversations — there’s just so much to preserve and protect. That’s why I recommend TotalAV’s industry-leading security suite. It’s easy to use and offers the best protection in the business. In fact, they’ve received the renowned VB100 award for detecting more than 99% of malware samples for the last three years in a row.

Not only do you get continuous protection from the latest threats, but their AI-driven service, WebShield, blocks dangerous websites automatically, stopping threats before they reach you. Plus, you can subscribe to data breach alerts and clear out old files with the Junk Cleaner.