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What hackers can do with just your phone number

Your phone number is easy to find and can be used by hackers and scammers to unlock your personal data. Cyber experts tell us how criminals can target you, and what you can do about it.
12 password mistakes that hackers hope you’ll make
Science/Technology

12 password mistakes that hackers hope you’ll make

Passwords are supposed to keep us safe, but they can be an open door for hackers to attack our finances and identity. Here’s how you can protect yourself.
What is your social media profile really saying about you?
Culture, Science/Technology

What is your social media profile really saying about you?

Whether Snapchat, LinkedIn, Facebook, or Twitter is your social media of choice, it's easy to come off conceited, angry, or just plain shallow. Here's how to stay in line.
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Money, Science/Technology

14 signs someone just stole your identity

Millions of people fall victim to identity theft every year. Watch out for these signs, they might mean that you're one of them.
18 hidden voice memos features you never knew about
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18 hidden voice memos features you never knew about

Take a deeper dive into your iPhone Voice Memos app.
Do wireless earbuds harm your brain? A brain cancer doctor sounds off
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Do wireless earbuds harm your brain? A brain cancer doctor sounds off

How did we live before hands-free? If you're an in-ear headphone devotee, medical experts offer one clever rule so you can help your brain stay healthy for the long term.
30 amazing facts about your brain that will blow your mind
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30 amazing facts about your brain that will blow your mind

Here are some fascinating facts about your grey matter.
Have a Healthier Relationship With Your Phone
Science/Technology

Have a healthier relationship with your phone

Looking for ways to help you put your phone down and regain all that lost time? Here are some dos and don’ts.
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How to embrace digital minimalism
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How to embrace digital minimalism

With a never-ending stream of apps and new social media sites, it can be easy to lose control of your digital life. Here's how to declutter.
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Home Tips,Science/Technology, Science/Technology

13 mistakes that shorten your laptop’s life

A laptop is a big investment, so you want to keep it in good shape for as long as possible. Start by avoiding these no-nos that tech experts see all too often.
How to quit social media (and why you might consider it)
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How to quit social media (and why you might consider it)

Concerned you might be addicted to social media? Here's expert advice on how to unplug.
Science/Technology

15 things you’re doing to your iPhone that apple experts wouldn’t

These very common mistakes can cause some very big problems. Avoid them to keep your iPhone running smoothly for as long as possible.
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Here’s how to charge your phone faster

You're ready to start your day and oh no! Dead phone battery. Fortunately, there's help. Here's how to charge your phone faster, or at least make sure you don’t lose any more power.
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Science/Technology

8 ordinary things you don’t realise are messing with your brain

You probably don't notice, but these ordinary experiences can throw your mental muscles for a loop.
15 things that could happen if social media disappeared
Culture, Science/Technology

15 things that could happen if social media disappeared

It could change society – for better and for worse.
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