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December 30, 2019

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Smart home gadget leads to intruder scare When you hear a bump in the night, you don't generally assume all is well. One couple heard some noises in their home and didn't hesitate to call the police. What authorities discovered might have left the couple a little shamefaced, but at least everything was alright. Tap or click to see what happened. â	Kimâs top 10 security tips of 2019 This year was a milestone in terms of cybersecurity. Significant dangers have changed the digital landscape, and the researchers who discover these threats have found new ways to combat them. But hackers are clever, and the fight rages on. Tap or click to see Kim's picks. â

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Major chat app wonât work on these phones in 2020

Older phones across the globe are about to lose access to one of the most popular apps ever made. If you use this app every day to connect with friends and family, it might be time to upgrade your phone.

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Parents: Should kids be taught to be polite to Alexa?

Amazonâs Alexa-powered Echo smart spreaker was among the companyâs bestsellers this past Christmas. Parents are asking if they should teach their children to say âthank youâ and âpleaseâ when dealing with Alexa. What do you think?

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Your boss is probably tracking what you do online

Do you receive phone calls from family or friends while you're at the office? Ever surf the web on the job? You better think twice because chances are, during working hours all of your activities â personal or not â are being monitored. Whether it be your email, phone calls or online behavior, your employer could be keeping a very close eye on you.

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Hurricane Cat: A warm reunion after two years

Hurricane Irma was a catastrophic storm that wreaked havoc across the Carribean. And pet owners in the state of Florida know all too well how heartbreaking it can be when an animal companion is lost in one of these nightmare storms. But todayâs story is a happy one, and it shows that a little patience and faith can pay off in spades. Eva, a âhighly domesticatedâ cat discovered by the Hillsborough County Sheriffâs Office, had apparently become lost two years ago during Hurricane Irma. After a vet checked her microchip, the Sheriff's Office was able to track down Evaâs loving family. Thankfully, Eva knew her way around town and was able to stay relatively close to home during her missing years. And now, sheâs living in luxury once again. Howâs that for some pawsitive news?

Cats can handle all kinds of disasters. But one dreaded item can defeat them.

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