While QR codes have become a convenient way to access digital content and make payments, they can also pose security risks. Learn tips to protect yourself from scammers who use these black-and-white squares for malicious purposes, including some real-world examples of QR code fraud.

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Your home's photos and floor plans from real estate listings could be exposing more than just memories to potential criminals. Learn the steps to remove these details from popular real estate websites and protect your privacy. A few steps today can help secure your property from those who could use this information for malicious purposes.

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As tax season reaches its climax, reports indicate that some Windows users who attempted to file received malware. While the malicious code has been removed, the company's silence about the incident and potential data breaches leaves taxpayers with concerns about the security of their tax information.

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We all have some "useless" junk sitting around our homes. However, that junk could be valuable to someone else, and it could net you some cash. If you're interested in selling some of that junk, here are five apps you can use to turn your junk into cash.

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Master digital scheduling with six essential Google Calendar features. From customizing views to setting notifications and sharing capabilities, these power tips will help you take control of your daily planning and boost your productivity. Whether you're managing multiple calendars or trying to coordinate schedules, these tips will help you streamline your calendar.

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Tracking devices like AirTags can be help find lost items, but they've also helped enable stalking and harassment. Learn how to detect if someone is secretly tracking you with these devices, including actions both iPhone and Android users should take to protect their privacy.

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Amazon's latest attempt to combat low-quality products introduces a new warning label for frequently returned items. While positioned as a consumer protection measure, this move is probably also aimed at reducing costs amid recent layoffs and elevated return rates. This new system marks a shift from Amazon's traditional reliance on customer ratings and reviews.

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Both Apple and Microsoft released critical security updates this week. Multiple vulnerabilities could allow attackers to take control of devices, and a separate issue nicknamed "Acropalypse" could expose previously cropped portions of your images.

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From a robot that delivers toilet paper to a toaster that burns your selfie onto bread, the world of tech has produced some truly bizarre innovations. Take a journey through six of the strangest gadgets ever created. These strange inventions remind us that even in the serious world of technology, there's always room for outlandish ideas.

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Losing your precious memories and important files can be devastating, but it doesn't have to be permanent. Learn four essential principles for protecting your digital memories and important files. Review automated solutions that take the hassle out of protecting your important files.

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