Hacked security cameras are dangerous. Cybercriminals can taunt you, terrify your children, mess with the thermostat and make your house unlivable. But you don't have to put up with this. Here are a few ways to determine if hackers are spying on you and how to protect yourself.

Online translation is more powerful than ever. Just type what you want in one language and Google instantly translates it into another language for free.

But how do you know if the Google translation is really what you meant to say, especially for important notes? It's not smart to rely on Google Translate without taking one extra step:

• After you translate what you wanted to say into another language, save the text. Open a new tab in your browser, paste the text and translate the foreign language text back into English. You might need to change a few words to get the translation just right. 

🔍 Speaking of the tech giant, Google knows what you type, watch and say – unless you take these steps.

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Thanks to the magic of modern technology, we can zap away life's minor annoyances with the press of a button. There are so many valuable features that it's hard to remember them all. Here are tech life hacks that you'll use time and time again.

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Tech smarts and good judgment aren’t enough anymore. You need the right tool to have your back — on all your devices.

I trust TotalAV. It’s simple to install and use, and they’ve received the VB100 award for detecting more than 99% of malware samples for the last three years in a row.

You won’t find a lower price anywhere. You get a year of protection on five devices for just $19!

Are you planning a trip soon? If so, you can save big money on airfare if you know the best time to book. I have insider secrets to help you save money and other tips to make it the best trip possible.

Anyone who's used Airbnb has experienced this: You find the perfect rental at the ideal price. You go to check out, and the price skyrockets. What gives? It's those fees that aren't disclosed upfront: service, cleaning and taxes. Here are the top five cities with the highest and lowest fees on Airbnb.

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The Hubble Space Telescope has brought us some fantastic images of far-off galaxies, detailed images of planets and more. While being a marvel of human engineering, it has had its share of problems. So much so that it almost ruined the reputation of one of the most prestigious space organizations in the world.