Buying a modem can seem like a complicated affair. You have to keep specs in mind, as well as your data plan coverage, budget and more. That's why many folks simply rent their setup from their ISP. That can cost you a lot of money over time, though. Here's our easy guide to buying your own modem. You'll save a lot of money over time!

Screenshots are common practice, but you often capture more than you need. Revealing too much of your screen in a single image can actually threaten your security. Instead, you can take a screenshot with precise cropping, so that you include only what you want.

On a Mac, press Command + Shift + 5, and a rectangle will emerge, which you can manipulate as much as you want.

On a Windows PC, go to Start, enter the Search Bar, and type Snipping Tool. This will give you a similar box that you can drag to any shape over your screen.

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You know what they say: the more, the merrier. This doesn't always apply to cybersecurity measures, though. Folks have asked Kim if they should install multiple antivirus programs onto their computers. They think that gives them more layers of protection. Here's what Kim has to say.

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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. 

Cutting the cord is all the rage these days, and you have quite a few options for going about it. You may think a streaming device is a requirement but is it? We'll lay out your options and give you some recommendations to get your stream on.

Turn your old TV into a smart TV with help from a few gadgets. Just plug them in, log in to your favorite streaming services, then sit back and relax. The best part? It'll cost you less than $30.

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Humans have utilized spider silk for millennia. It has been used by ancient Greeks to treat wounds and anglers as fishing lines. But, what makes it so strong, and how will it be used in the future of technology?