Protecting yourself from cybercriminals might sound difficult, but it doesn't have to be. It's not rocket science, and there's a lot you can do to keep yourself safer online. The best part? It only takes a few minutes. In this DIY Security tip, Kim has five simple ways to safeguard your digital life.

You chat with a friend about something, then find ads for it everywhere you go on the web. Coincidence? The jury is out, but many believe their phones routinely collect voice data and use it for marketing purposes. In this Komando DIY, we'll show you how to stop the spying for good on an iPhone or Android.

We’ve definitely come a long way since the days when people believed the Earth was flat (well, mostly) or there were dragons living in caves. But that doesn’t mean we know everything. The scientific community is always researching and reporting their findings to keep us up to date with the latest discoveries — even if it means proving past findings were wrong. Scientists aren’t perfect, after all.

Humankind has explored some of the farthest reaches of our solar system. We’ve sent satellites to Jupiter, Saturn and even Pluto, but one place we haven’t researched much is our own Sun. That big ball of gas has been a technical nightmare for astronautical engineers to travel to, but that is all going to change soon with this new NASA mission.

The idea of the “flying saucer” has been around since the early 1950s. We were always told they were just figments of our imagination, a simple sci-fi trope. Well, we were being lied to because it turns out they are totally real. While they never truly flew, these engineering marvels did kind of … hovor.

Not sure how to hide someone's Facebook posts without unfriending them? How about if you posted something embarrassing and want it gone? Navigating apps like Twitter or Instagram can be difficult but Kim can help. She's here to answer all your questions to ensure you don't look foolish online.

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