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Have an iPhone, iPad or Mac? How to watch free concerts this summer

The early stages of the pandemic meant no more attending live performances. This hit particularly hard for regular concertgoers. Many artists pleased fans with virtual performances that gave them their live music fix.

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True or false: The government can track your phone's location without a warrant

In many TV crime shows, there is a race against time to track criminals through technology. Using city-wide camera footage or triangulating a mobile phone’s signal, police never fail to make an arrest. Tap or click here for five ways you’re being tracked that you must stop immediately.

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New report: Half of every phishing attempt worldwide impersonates this brand

When you get an email from a well-known company, how sure are you that it is legitimate? Scammers are getting more clever with spoofing companies to send phishing attacks.

They hope you will click on a malicious link or attachment by impersonating actual companies. Unfortunately, one brand is used more than others worldwide as a lure.

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Have a Ring camera? Police can get your footage without permission in some situations

A smart doorbell is useful if you want to see who’s at the front door or what’s going on in the yard. A popular option is the Ring doorbell.

Since the doorbell is in a prime location to watch for unusual activity or potential crimes, Ring’s Neighbors app lets neighbors share videos and screenshots. Law enforcement has occasionally also used Ring footage during criminal investigations. Tap or click here to see how it works.

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10 Google autocompletes that will have you laughing or scratching your head

Most people stick with the default search engine built into their browsers. While this is not necessarily bad, you may want to branch out and see what else exists. Search engines each have their unique look, features and level of privacy.

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Vehicle security warning: Own one of these cars and you’re at risk

When a manufacturer releases a defective product, it can volunteer to recall it. If the risk is significant enough, the government will step in and enforce it. Either way, the consumer may not know about the recall until later.

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Traveling abroad? How to choose between a SIM card, eSIM and international plan

When connecting to Wi-Fi outside your home, you must be extra careful. Unsecure connections put you at risk of being spied on and having vital information stolen by cybercriminals. Tap or click here for our number one public network security rule.

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4 things you might have missed in NASA’s first Webb telescope image

NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope on April 24, 1990. Hubble has made more than a million observations, including detailed pictures of the birth and death of stars and galaxies billions of light years away.

On Dec. 25, 2021, NASA launched the James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful telescope ever built. It’s able to see further and more clearly than any other telescope. Tap or click here to track Webb’s journey across the stars.

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This rental scam could leave you out a lot of money with no place to live

Moving out of your home and into another can be stressful. There are so many aspects that can go wrong. But one of the problems you definitely don’t want to be faced with is paying for a place that doesn’t actually exist.

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Vehicle recall warning! Thousands of Fords, Nissans, Hyundais and Hondas at risk

Driving a vehicle that is part of a recall can be dangerous. In the last few weeks, almost half a million cars have been found to have severe defects that put you and other drivers at risk.

Fortunately, there are ways to discover if your car has been recalled. Tap or click here for five easy ways to find out.

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