Surveillance tech is all the rage these days, and few of these products are more popular than video doorbells. They're easy to set up and use, but you shouldn't skip essential security steps. Here are the settings you need to change to make your video doorbell as secure as possible.

The moon has long been a place of great curiosity and during the Cold War, it finally became the target of exploration. During this period, there was a debate about testing nuclear weapons on the moon. While this never came to fruition, we are still curious as to what exactly would happen. Would the moon be destroyed? Would it move closer or farther from Earth?

Have you ever wondered how the concept of time came about? There is actually astrological reasoning behind it. A year is how long it takes Earth to travel around the sun, a month is based on moon cycles, and a day is how long it takes Earth to rotate on its axis. But what about a week? Why is it seven days?

The smart-tech revolution is in full swing, and Amazon Echo is at the heart of it. Nearly 80 million people are expected to own voice-activated speakers by 2021. Now it's time to see what Alexa can really do. Most people know how to select songs and search the internet for information. These skills are handy, but they're only the tip of the digital iceberg.

One of the best parts of getting a new phone is how fresh, shiny and new it is — inside and out. The screen is scratch-free, your storage is blissfully empty and it runs like a dream. But before long, it loses its luster. Even if your phone is relatively new, it probably still needs a good cleaning. Over just a short period of time, things like cookies, location services and ad networks could start causing problems behind the scenes. They could even pose privacy and security risks.

Superconductors are used in some of our most advanced technologies: Fusion reactors, particle accelerators and quantum computers, to name a few. Typically, superconductors can only work at an insanely low temperature; scientists, however, recently developed one that can work at room temperature, and this could lead to a technological revolution.

Are you tired of weeding through the videos that seem interesting but end up being a disappointment? Stop wasting hours of your life searching YouTube feeds and follow my channel instead! I'll show the videos you actually want to watch and keep you up to date with the latest technology and news — and, of course, incredibly cute videos!

Smart home devices are fundamentally changing the way we live. That Jetsons lifestyle we've all been dreaming about is finally coming true. Prices of smart home gadgets you need are finally affordable. In my eBook, "How to Make Your Home a Smart Home on a Budget," you'll learn how to start your own smart home — from choosing a smart assistant to smart bulbs, thermostats, entertainment and much, much more. And the best part is you won't be breaking the bank.

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