Numerous people are coming forward about being stalked by Apple AirTags. It's a surprise to many people since Bluetooth trackers were designed to help keep from losing things. But you should never underestimate criminals. They're also using these gadgets to steal cars. Here's how to protect yourself.

You spent at least a hundred bucks on a pair of Apple AirPods … and then you lose one. If this happens when you’re out and about, there’s a good chance you’ll need to pony up $70 for a replacement.

What about at home? I lose mine more often than I’d like to admit. Luckily, AirPods are easy to find with this simple trick:

• Open the Find My app on your iPhone and tap the devices tab. If your wayward AirPod still has power and is within Bluetooth range, it should show up on the list with the location.
• Tap on Play Sound and start listening for the AirPods to make a noise. It’ll get louder over a two-minute period. Once you’ve found the missing one, just tap Stop.
• If both AirPods are inside the charging case, they won’t play a sound. That’s when you’ll have to rely on the mapped location that shows up in your app.

🎵 Get more out of your tiny sound system: 9 clever Apple AirPods tricks.

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We've all had that sinking feeling: You turn on the car and the check engine light comes on. "Oh no! How much is this going to cost me?" Or worse, you break down and your vehicle is out of commission. Those repairs can cost thousands of dollars! That's why you need a vehicle protection plan.

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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.

You just landed at your summer vacation destination and — womp, womp — your cell reception is terrible. It's time to disconnect, but what if you need to make a call? Good news if you have your laptop and a decent Wi-Fi connection: You can make calls through your computer. It's easy, and I'll showy you how.

Did you know your phone has a built-in level? What about a camera feature that almost ensures you'll get the perfect photo every time? Yep, they're hidden right there in your iPhone or Android, no extra downloads or in-app purchases required. I'll show you how to get even more out of your smartphone.

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New York City is surrounded by water, with the Hudson and East rivers flanking Manhattan. Those rivers are mostly salt water and undrinkable. Then the question is: How do the millions of people who live there get fresh water? The answer is, well, complicated, to say the least.