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Find out what crimes have taken place in your neighborhood
No matter how nice a neighborhood appears to be, you should never assume that it’s a crime-free zone. Whether you’re working with a realtor to find a new home, or just planning to travel to an unfamiliar location, it’s good to know if the area is safe. Here’s an easy way to find out.
Looking for a good side gig? The Census is hiring
As far as temporary jobs go, a big one is coming up that doesn’t happen all that often. And this employer has a lot of positions to fill.
Every 10 years, the Census Bureau hires thousands of temporary workers across the country to get an accurate count of the population and housing. It’s called the Decennial Census and the information collected is important for a number of reasons.
4 chilling lessons from a tech hotline scam
Some people think they’re immune to cybercriminals. “I’m not even on their radar,” they think. “What are the chances that I’ll get targeted? It’s not like I’m famous or have zillions of dollars.”
Well, let me tell you a cautionary tale: A gentleman named Bob recently called my national radio and television show. He owns a Homeland Security consulting company, so he’s about as knowledgeable about online precautions as a person can be. For work, Bob was using a Yahoo Small Business account, and he needed to upgrade his service.
4 types of spy cameras that could be watching you right now
Once seen only in James Bond movies, tiny spy cameras have gone mainstream. Anyone can visit Amazon or the websites of electronic surveillance retailers and find an assortment of hidden cameras that come in a wide range of prices and devices. We’ll show you four devices that are most likely hiding cameras. And as a bonus, we’ll also show you some wacky items being used to house hidden cameras.
Text claw and extra eyelids: Is this really how we'll look in the future?
If it isn’t clear by now, we humans sure love our technology. And while the wide range of connected devices in our on-demand world can certainly make life more convenient than it’s ever been, the technological goodness we increasingly enjoy can also come with negative side effects.
Medical nightmare: electronic health devices can be hacked with deadly results
Imagine if you had a critical medical device implanted only to find out it has a major cybersecurity flaw that could put your life at risk? This frightening scenario isn’t the latest Hollywood horror flick. It’s actually real and thousands of Americans are impacted. The FDA is recalling several medical devices that are vulnerable to hackers.
5 Fire TV Stick tricks you’ll use time and time again
The Amazon Fire Stick is one of the best-selling streaming devices on the market today. It has the capability to stream Netflix, Hulu, HBO and more. But that little device can do so much more. Sit back, settle in and enjoy these tips and tricks that will make you smile.
5 things you didn't know the Walmart app could do
Do you take advantage of all the apps that are installed on your device? Many people forget about apps a couple of days after downloading, never to use them again. You won’t do that with the Walmart app, though. It’s sneaky good and packed with tons of helpful features.
5 sneaky eBay scams to watch out for
Anywhere money is exchanged online is vulnerable to scammers, and eBay has had its share of crooks who try to trick you on both sides of the transaction — buying and selling. You can still enjoy the whole online auction experience but be aware of these five types of eBay scams.
Federal government's computer systems are out of date and waiting to be breached
A report accuses eight agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, the State Department, the Social Security Administration and the Department of Education, of failing to protect themselves — and your information — from a malicious hacker attack. The details are mind-blowing.