Sometimes, even the toughest security measures can fail. A newly discovered glitch in one popular smartphone brand is starting to make users nervous. The built-in fingerprint reader in some of these devices is failing to work properly, meaning anyone can unlock the phones to see what's inside. If you use this brand of smartphone, we'll tell you the best way to protect yourself.

A patron at one popular fast food chain discovered something unusual in his meal, prompting the company to pull as much as 2.3 million pounds of seasoned beef from thousands of its locations. The recall spans 20 U.S. states, but the dining establishment refused to admit its mistake. What did the customer find in his food and where was he eating? We'll tell you all about it.

Our inboxes are always full of messages. Subject lines usually make it easy for us to know which emails are junk and which are important, but what if the line is threatening? In the latest sextortion scam, all you have to do is open an email and malware can infect your computer. If you've recently opened a threatening email, it could already be too late.

This is one scavenger hunt no one wants to go on. Malicious adware apps downloaded from the Google Play Store may be hiding in your Android phone. Once they nestle into your phone’s programming, it becomes difficult to find the offenders. Soon your screen starts filled with annoying pop-up ads, leaving you scrambling to find the bad app. Fear not, we'll help you locate and erase those malicious apps.

If you could download a car, would you? We certainly would! A man from Colorado has always wanted a Lamborghini of his own. Now, with the help of 3D printing, his dream might just come true — and for thousands of dollars below asking price. Learn how one man with a plan is building a supercar in his own garage.

When you think about someone using your wireless network, you might think lagging video or slow performance. But what about criminals using your network in ways you don't even want to imagine? It's possible, and I'm sharing a trick to prevent it.

Are you sick of spending hundreds or thousands of dollars each month on channels you never watch? Ready to save money and still watch your can’t-miss shows, sports, news and movies? It’s time to cut the cord or ditch the satellite dish. You’re probably not sure where to start, and that’s where I come in. In “How to Get Free HDTV and Cut the Cable,” I’ll walk you through how to say goodbye to your expensive cable subscription and still watch the shows you love. I’ll teach you about the different service options and help you find the hardware you need.

There are lots of streaming service options out there. Which should you use? I'll help you find the one that includes all the channels you love to watch in one easy and handy comparison chart.

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