You know that strong, unique passwords are critical for protecting against hacks. But how much thought have you given to usernames? Are you still using one from 20 years ago that contains your name and birth year? Look through your usernames and check for these mistakes, which can risk account and device security.

To save your eyes from strain while you watch YouTube videos, try switching your theme to Dark: 

• Tap your profile picture/icon and go to Settings > Appearance.
• Here, you can choose from displaying YouTube with a Dark or Light theme, or you can allow YouTube to adjust the theme to your device’s default. 

Here’s a nice bonus: Dark mode may make it easier to spot problems with your monitor. That’s right — learn more about dead pixels and how to fix them here.

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We're all vulnerable and can be caught off guard and make silly mistakes online. We put together this list of 12 things you should never do online, along with do-it-yourself security advice from Kim and her team, as reminders that we have to be vigilant with every click we make online.

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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.

Technology is constantly evolving, and cybercriminals have endless tools to access your devices and accounts. While it's impossible to be 100% safe all the time, you can take some steps to avoid becoming one of the countless victims of cybercrime. Stay ahead of crooks with these vital steps.

Alexa? .. Alexa. Alexa! Do you know the frustration of trying to get your smart assistant — Alexa, Siri or Google Assistant — to actually hear you? It's beyond frustrating. Luckily, there's quite a bit you can do to get your AI pal to listen to your requests and get them down the first time. First off, stop yelling!

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Artificial intelligence doesn't just power our smart assistants and high-tech gadgets. It has all kinds of applications, including the creation of beautiful, original art. This is a fascinating look at how this technology works, and we're sure AI's creativity will blow you away.