Websites use all kinds of methods to determine who is a human or a bot. But cybercriminals are also using the same techniques to fool humans into thinking a website is safe. Here's what to look out for and why the scam technique has increased by 50 times.

When the power goes out, having a portable generator nearby can be a lifesaver. You wouldn't think that there is a possibility of losing a finger simply by moving the unit. But there is a real danger of that happening in certain models. We'll tell you which generators to avoid and what to do if you own one.

Going back to school can feel like a drag for most people, but buying all your school supplies can be really fun when you're shopping for new tech. Check out this array of laptops, wireless accessories, tablets, printers and more.

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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, 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. 

Dollar stores are having their day! 💸 They’re making up nearly half of all new store openings this year, according to CNN. To be more specific, 45% of 3,500 retail openings this year are either Family Dollar, Dollar Tree or Dollar General, the report found.

That’s good news for anyone who likes saving money. You can look forward to more stores that let you do just that! Speaking of which, if you like auction websites, here are fun places for great finds online.