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This cheap tool can help you spot whether a used car has been in an accident

You should know everything about a vehicle before buying it, but sellers don’t make it easy to understand all the necessary information. In fact, some could be trying to hide details so you don’t get the car for a lower price.

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Will we live on Mars someday?

Humans have long looked up in space and thought about how we could live among the stars one day. Right now, life on Mars would require a ton of equipment and shelter to protect us from the harsh environment. But what if we could make Mars more like Earth? How would we even do that? The answer is lasers!

Check your car: Over 273K Subarus, Teslas, Kias and Porsches recalled

Thousands of vehicles on the road have open recalls. Whenever manufacturers blow the whistle, you should check your car for safety. While some recalls fix minor annoyances, others address life-threatening tech issues.

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In search of the darkest thing on Earth

What does it mean for something to be the color black? Simply put, it’s when light cannot be reflected by an object. You might be surprised to learn that scientists have been searching for ways to create the blackest black in the world. It turns out super black paints can change the science world.

9 simple ways to protect your home from burglars

You might not have a criminal mind, but think how a crook finds the perfect houses to target. An empty home in a neighborhood where people keep to themselves, no cameras or alarms, and dark or dimly lit structures, right?

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Roku just released over a dozen new channels - Here's how to find them

Christmas is still a couple of weeks away, but Roku users just got an early present. You’ll get 13 new Roku channels to stream this holiday season. This tip will break down all the details, from where to watch to what’s available.

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Don't fall for this Christmas delivery scam!

Scammers are always on the prowl for their next victim, but there are certain times in the year when they increase activity. Black Friday and Thanksgiving are well behind us, but now criminals are looking toward Christmas.

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Goblin mode? Here's what Oxford's word of the year means

Have you been feeling a little down in the dumps recently? It might be all the negativity circulating on social media. Did you know you have some control over what you see? Tap or click here to find out how to filter certain words from your Facebook feed.

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Amazon scam: Don't fall for this fake text! It'll cost you

Scammers have no morals. That’s why they are out in full force around the holidays. Tap or click here for the top three scams to watch for this holiday season.

But there’s a new scheme to rip you off that you must be aware of. It’s based on online shopping, which millions of people are doing now.

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Scam alert! 5 most dangerous software program names to Google

Search engines can be portals for scammers to slip malware into your devices. Some searches are more dangerous than others. Cybercriminals use popular software searches as avenues to infect your devices.

To be clear, these apps and services aren’t dangerous, but searching for them is. That’s because scammers often impersonate them. Cybercriminals love to leech off the credibility of well-regarded companies, so if you type one of these terms into Google Search, you might find scams at the top of your search results.

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