Your webcam has probably gotten plenty of use during the rise of virtual conferences and meetups, but it's capable of doing so much more. From home security to party enhancers, your webcam has many uses beyond video calls. We'll show you eight ways to get more out of this versatile piece of tech.

It’s almost impossible not to run into cybersecurity issues like malware, viruses or phishing sites at some point online. Instead of using one computer for all your web activities, setting up a separate device for online banking will help keep your most sensitive data secure.

Use this machine for one thing and one thing only: Accessing your financial accounts. No email, no downloads, no browsing.

We recommend picking up a Chromebook. These inexpensive laptops use Google’s Chrome OS, which is essentially a glorified web browser. You won’t be able to download games or run Photoshop on a Chromebook, but you can easily do all your online banking on one without running into trouble. In fact, it’s good that Chromebooks are relatively limited for this purpose.

Tap or click here to see Kim’s guide to setting up a financial Chromebook.

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Now's the best time to set up a security system in your home. You have a lot of options, from outdoor cameras to motion detectors that let you know when burglars are on the prowl. Worried about setting it up in your home? Don't be. You can just hire pros. Here's all you need to know about hiring people to set up security in your home.

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The more we rely on our devices for work, school and our personal lives, the more we have to lose. Whether it’s bank accounts, personal data, photos, conversations — there’s just so much to preserve and protect. That’s why I recommend TotalAV’s industry-leading security suite. It’s easy to use and offers the best protection in the business. In fact, they’ve received the renowned VB100 award for detecting more than 99% of malware samples for the last three years in a row.

Not only do you get continuous protection from the latest threats, their AI driven service, WebShield, blocks dangerous websites automatically, stopping threats before they reach you. Plus you can subscribe to data breach alerts and clear out old files with the Junk Cleaner.

Apple's recent versions of iOS have one standout feature you have to use: A simple indicator that shows you exactly which app is accessing your camera or microphone. I'll show you how it works. Don't worry, Android users — I've got you covered too.

Ring, ring, ring ... and nothing. What happens when you make a call but no one picks up? You won't get any official notice if someone blocks your number — but you can make an educated guess. We'll walk you through the signs to look for.

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After more than a decade of planning, the James Webb telescope finally launched late last year. And since it just reached its destination, we shouldn't have to wait too much longer to see the most incredible photos ever taken of galaxies outside our own.