Whenever you hand out your phone number, whether to a person or an online form, you are exposing yourself to spam, scams and more. For the most part, you don't have to use your actual phone number. Some apps and tricks let you keep your real number private. We'll show you how.

You don’t need Adobe Acrobat to sign a digital document. It’s easy to create a virtual signature you can use on a Mac with just the Preview app:

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Your home isn't the only thing you need to protect from the upcoming winter storms. Don't forget about important documents. If the worst happens, you need to be prepared. Set aside some time to do this soon while you're thinking about it. Your future self will thank you.

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SimpliSafe is an award-winning home security system, so you know it’s engineered with the latest technology you want to keep your family safe. But what really sets SimpliSafe apart is its people: Highly trained security experts who are always there for you when you need them most.

When you need them most, SimpliSafe is there 24/7 with experts trained to not only keep you safe but to make you feel safe. It’s one of the many reasons U.S. News recently called SimpliSafe “the best home security of 2021.”

Imagine if you lost your phone or someone with bad intentions was to get their hands on it. Not only would you be out of an expensive device but think of all the sensitive information it holds. From banking apps to private emails, it would be a disaster! That's why it's a good idea to lock things down with individual passcodes.

Your email account is at greater risk for phishing attacks than ever, with scams increasing more than 30% recently. If you're worried yours has already been compromised, here are five ways to confirm you're in trouble and how to protect your accounts.

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You have probably seen videos online of dancing robots. Boston Dynamics built them, and the videos are prepared in a lab under controlled conditions. So, what are these robots being used for in the real world? Well, the answer might surprise you.