Smishing is a serious threat you'll find on your phone. Luckily, we put together some strategies for recognizing and avoiding these malicious text messages. In this cybersecurity tip, you'll learn how to spot them and how to defend yourself.

Things are different in a traditional office. People stop by to chat, the intercom buzzes you, and you have a chance to look up from your screen. Not when you’re working at home. You spend eight hours a day (probably more) staring at digital screens. 

That’s why you need to know about the 20-20-20 rule. 

• Every 20 minutes, look away from the monitor at something that is 20 feet away for a full 20 seconds. It helps with eye strain and dry eyes. Set a timer using an alarm app.

🌒 Here’s another option: Most operating systems offer Dark Mode. This helps ease strain when you spend a lot of time staring at screens. Here’s how to switch your Google homepage to Dark Mode.

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When it comes to feeding your dog, don't fall for high prices and marketing ploys. Look for high-quality foods with a protein-rich ingredient list. Here are a few tips to help you maximize your dog's health and happiness.

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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, but 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.

Want to quit social media? You may feel stuck if you have years of photos and videos stored on your account. You don't want to leave all those memories behind. Well, guess what? You don't have to! Here's an easy way to import all your photos and videos from Facebook.

Thinking of buying online courses? Want to learn a new language or send email newsletters? Think twice before reaching for your wallet. We found a few free alternatives that work just as well as the services you were about to buy. Here are 15 things you didn't know you could get for free!

Choosing new tech is stressful. That's why our genius IT team built a smart tool to help you out. Try our laptop selector quiz and find the perfect model for the next time you're ready to upgrade.

Here's a fun fact for your next holiday get together: The Catholic church is a leading force in space exploration. How? The church funds a massive space telescope in the middle of the Arizona desert. Researchers have used it to make countless discoveries and better understand the universe. But why is it in Arizona?