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Have a Twitter account? Your personal info might be included in this leak

When sites and services get popular, they become enormous targets for cybercriminals. Obviously, that’s because there are more potential victims to exploit.

Even though Twitter is going through a rough patch, it still has millions of users globally. That made the Twitter data breach we reported in July frightening for users. In that breach, at least 5.4 million Twitter users had their data exposed. Tap or click here for more details.

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The world's tallest egg drop

Many of us did the classic egg drop science experiment in school. This is where you build a contraption to protect an egg from a steep drop. But what if you took that to the next level and created something to protect the egg if it fell from space? That’s precisely what one engineer tried. Did he succeed?

Handy site generates color palettes for websites, room redesigns and more

Where can you turn when you’re short on time and need to spruce something up? Presentations, graphic design projects, web and app development. These different media genuinely need the right color palette to come alive. Tap or click to learn to use a popular graphic design tool.

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Shopping for an outdoor security camera? 5 things to look for

In today’s world, you can never be too safe. There are many ways to secure your property, from locking your doors to keeping hackers out with antivirus software.

Take outdoor security cameras, for example. This popular technology helps you protect your home and loved ones from whatever may go bump in the night.

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What is Hive? How to use the popular new Twitter alternative

Elon Musk has a ton of plans for Twitter. Not only does he want to turn it into “an everything app,” but he also wants to incorporate paid subscriptions. Whenever there’s change, people leave the nest. This is why many social media users are searching for the top Twitter alternatives.

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That's not the FBI on the phone, but here's how scammers will scare you

There are plenty of scams in the wild that you need to know about. This time of year, holiday scammers are out in full force. Tap or click here for three of the most prominent holiday scams and ways to avoid them.

Those aren’t the only devious schemes to worry about. There’s a new ruse making the rounds where thieves pretend to be calling from the FBI. The thought of getting a call from an FBI agent is frightening enough, but this one adds scare tactics to rip you off.

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True or false: Someone can see if you looked at their Facebook profile

If you are a member of LinkedIn, you already know that you can see who has checked out your profile. The same goes in reverse. If you peek at the profile of a prospective new boss or client, chances are they will know about it. Tap or click here to see how to keep your searches private on LinkedIn.

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Free app to quickly remove your pics and posts on Facebook, Twitter and more

Kim couldn’t tell you how many messages and emails she has gotten over the years asking the same question: “How can I delete myself from the internet?” Sadly, you can’t. Not really. There’s just too much out there.

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Top 3 holiday scams you and your loved ones need to know about

‘Tis the season of lights, and you can already see the decorations going up everywhere. If you plan to buy decor online, be careful! Scammers are hitting the market with false ads and lousy merchandise. Tap or click here for holiday decoration scams to watch out for.

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How to spot hidden surveillance cameras in your Airbnb, VRBO, and vacation rentals

It’s happened to me. You check into a vacation rental, get settled in and spot surveillance cameras. Even when the cameras are technically allowed, it’s very alarming.

Prepared to be shocked. Cameras can hide in vents, lamps, power outlets and even unassuming objects like humidifiers and TV remote controls. You must see these cameras to believe they exist. Tap or click for 10 hidden cameras so sneaky you’d never know they were there.

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