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Free tool from Microsoft to recover deleted data

If you've ever deleted important files from your computer by mistake, you know how frustrating it is. Losing an important document with the fear of never getting it back can bring on some serious panic. Thankfully, Microsoft has a new tool that will help you recover deleted data. Even better, it's free to use.

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750K hybrids recalled: Dangerous flaw can cause cars to stall

Product recalls are serious business that you need to know about. Alerts are constantly being sent to warn us about things like dangerous foods that pose an E. coli risk to a faulty piece of technology that could endanger your life. Now, a flaw has been found in a popular vehicle that could cause it to stall while driving.

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Cybercriminals have a new target: Your YouTube account

Account hackers are turning their attention to a different and more valuable type of platform: YouTube. Across the Dark Web, posters on hacker forums are selling ready-to-use accounts that come pre-loaded with followers to monetize — and if you're not careful, your account could become one of them. Here's what you can do to keep your account locked down.

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18 forbidden places that you’re barred from visiting

One day we will all be able to travel again and when that day comes people all over the world will want to go to new places and explore. But, there are some locations in the world that you just can’t visit. Whether it's an island covered in deadly snakes or secret government facilities, these locations are strictly off-limits.

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Mirror, mirror: Vanity isn’t only for humans

When you capture an animal on the loose, you usually have to trick it or trap it. This is because wild animals aren’t used to being handled, and will often run at the sight of a human approaching. But a recent incident with a mountain lion in San Francisco is causing some animal control agents to rethink their approach.

The creature had apparently been wandering around the city for some time, but it was only when he stopped to look at his reflection in a window that gave agents an opening. Once he caught a glance at his beautiful self, the lion sat mesmerized and refused to budge. This gave animal control plenty of time to safely capture the mountain lion and usher him back to the wilderness. They didn’t even need to use sedatives! Maybe he’s just born with it.

No, the lion wasn’t wearing makeup. But if he was, it might have been even easier to catch him.

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