There are tons of malicious websites and apps hiding malware that you need to avoid. But how do you know a site is a cybersecurity threat without help? Don't worry. We've found a tool that analyzes suspicious websites and files before they can cause you harm. We'll show you how to use the site.

Wouldn’t it be nice to know how crowded an area is before going? You can with Google Maps. 

• Just open the app and navigate to your destination. 
• Zoom in or out until you see highlighted patches with a “busyness” indicator. It’ll say something like “Not busy,” “Busier than usual” or “As busy as it gets.”
• Tapping on the Busy area label will bring up a chart that shows how busy the area is at different times of day, along with a directory of nearby restaurants, shops and recreational places. 

🕒 This is a really smart way to find the best time to stop by a store you’ve been meaning to check out. The busy indicators work for restaurants, too. Check out more Google Maps tricks.

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Home security must be taken seriously, and you should stick with companies you can trust. A popular security cam manufacturer recently admitted to storing images and video feeds in the cloud without users' knowledge. Even worse, it was all unencrypted. Here's everything you need to know to protect your family and home without worry.

Over on my Instagram page, I share photos of my life. I keep my profile private, but I'll add you!

Losing everything on your devices is heartbreaking. Think about all you would miss.

Don’t leave it to chance! Take the time to back them up the right way. My pick is IDrive. It’s safe, fast and easy. You can back up all your devices — iPhone, Android, Mac, PC — to one account and access your stuff from anywhere.

When you use my name, Kim, at checkout, you get 90% off your first year. What a deal.

I'm hearing from more and more people who worry they're being watched. Some signs of stalking and spying are apparent, and others are sneakier. If you're worried someone is spying, take these steps.

Are you tired of getting calls from unknown numbers? How can you block the caller if you can't see where they're calling from? We've got a few methods to help you figure out who's on the other end.

Twitter is full of trolls and politics. Not my page, though. Come say hi and learn a thing or two.

Would you sit in a glass booth for days to win $500,000? The latest Mr. Beast video pits 100 people against each other, ages one through 100. It’s a great video watched by over 50 million people in one day, including me!