Cybercrime is more sophisticated than ever before and scammers are especially creative. They're constantly putting new spins on old tricks — or creating new ideas out of thin air. It would be impressive if it didn't destroy so many lives. Here are a few scams I found in my inbox and how you can avoid them.

Stop scrolling through your texts, looking for important messages. You can pin them for easy access later! On an Android phone, you can pin any message in a text thread. On an iPhone, you can pin a link or image. 

• Open a text conversation, then press down on the message and tap the pin icon (iPhone) or star icon (Android).
• Later, open the message thread, then tap your contact’s photo or initials. Look for Pinned messages. Tap it and you’ll see everything you’ve marked to save.

You can also pin an entire conversation so you don’t have to swipe down your inbox to find it. Just hold down on a thread and tap Pin. Now you’ll see it at the top of your message inbox. Handy!

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Protecting your devices in the digital world today is about more than just basic defense. As hackers and cybercriminals get more sophisticated, you need to make sure your security can stay ahead of them.

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Remember how quick and responsive your PC was when you first got it? Over time, junk files, hidden applications and out-of-date drivers build up to make your computer slower and slower.

CCleaner is the easy-to-use solution, with millions of downloads worldwide making it the No. 1 tool for optimizing your PC. The most powerful version, CCleaner Professional, not only detects and removes junk but also temporarily freezes apps until you need them and updates software drivers to make your PC faster. Plus, you can choose to clean your online browsing activity automatically for extra privacy.

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If you've used the same email address for years, chances are your inbox is a total mess. If you're tired of endless searches for important messages, it's time to clean things up. Don't worry. I am here to help. Here are pro tips to organize your inbox and stop wasting time scrolling through messages.

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!

Get Apple tips, tricks and updates to your inbox twice a week. Coming up soon: How to hide files and folders on your Mac. Handy!

Back in 2019, a marathon runner named Ediud Kipchoge accomplished something no one had ever done before: He ran a marathon in under 2 hours. He did this wearing brand new shoes designed by Nike. His incredible feat was immediately called into question with critics claiming that these high-tech shoes gave him an advantage. But they're just shoes, right? How much impact can they really have? Turns out — a lot.