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Locks and freezes are tools that help protect you against credit fraud.

The fastest way to open links in background tabs.

You never have to take your fingers off the keyboard.

Seamless roof systems are more durable, have longer warranties, and need less maintenance.

Experts predict the number of holiday travelers in 2024 will near a 20-year record.

Pensions may seem like a relic of the past, but some industries still offer these coveted retirement plans.

The Hot Rock does its job well-as long as you've got an outlet handy.

Your phone will know if it's been stolen, and act accordingly.

You might imagine you have a god-given right to go digging in your own backyard, but it's actually an easy way to get hurt-and get into trouble.

This high-protein food hack is a letdown. Try these options, instead.

With Ask Photos, you can treat the app like a chatbot.

With this app, you can safely keep your MacBook plugged in at all times.

Improve the biodiversity of your yard, provide shade, and help protect against erosion-all in a smaller space than you think you need.

The latest residential security systems deploy paintballs, pepper spray, and/or "disorienting fog."

AI Overviews are about to appear in your Google Searches.

The country star and national treasure has been sending books to kids for nearly 30 years.

This low-fuss roast is ready in 30 minutes.

Are you ready to play Angry Birds while stuck in the drive-thru?

Gemini is Google's answer to ChatGPT.

Nobody knows why, but iOS 17.5 appears to be restoring deleted files.

"Coming later this year" is code for iOS 18, right?

Set a timer in one place; see it everywhere.

If you have a brick house or chimney, the time will come when it needs to be repointed.

Get a peek into the future of Google's next-generation AI.

If you want more greenery in your space, some houseplants are incredibly easy to propagate.

Being a creator is easier with Google's new AI toolbox.

Use these methods to prevent critters from treating your garden as a buffet.

Android 15 brings some new changes to the ecosystem.

Back to the good old days of the ten blue links.

Tweak your iPhone at the speed of light.

You can get one of Spotify Premium's best features for free.

You don't want to wait until after an accident to find out what your policy does and doesn't cover.

The aughts were longer ago than you think-but oh, so fetch.

People on TikTok believe a lot of dumb crap. But it's cool.

These tools will make every aspect of gardening much easier, and won't cost you a dime.

You can find specific bots for specific jobs.

ChatGPT isn't the only viable chatbot on the market anymore.

For Google, it's all about Gemini-and, subsequently, AI.

More AI on your Android.

There are a few easy tricks to ensure you never make a rubbery meatball again.

You don't need a whole roller rink to get started-just lace up your skates and practice a few things at home.

The effects of identity theft can be immediately, catastrophically obvious-or you may be compromised for years without knowing it.

Want to grow delicious fruit without leaving the house? Here are your best options.

You can pin any window, make it transparent, or minimize it to the tray.

Prepare your precious seedlings for the cold, hard world.

This Swedish cookie has all the best parts of raspberry thumbprints and thick shortbread cookies.

Make the Windows 11 Start menu more useful, or just bring back the classic Start menu.

The lower the interest rate, the more affordable your refinanced mortgage payments will be each month.

Plus, the ruler is back and you can even annotate with emoji.

Find My Device helps you find your missing Android phone or tablet.