One of the disconcerting things about using a virtual private network (VPN) is that it can be hard to tell when it's doing its job. The best VPNs all work in the background to keep your IP address ...

HOUSTON – If you turn on the faucet and nothing comes out, there’s a good chance your pipes are frozen. The good news? Frozen doesn’t automatically mean busted, cracked, or broken. There are a few ...

Fake medicines are a serious problem and can harm your health if taken without knowing their source. Today, many medicine packs come with a QR code that helps buyers confirm if the product is real.

Money might be waiting for you at the Ohio Department of Commerce's Division of Unclaimed Funds. The state holds more than $4 billion in dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks and utility deposits, ...

Knowing how to check if a car is stolen is vital before you purchase a used car from a private seller; otherwise, you could face the seizure of the vehicle without reimbursement by law enforcement.

You can run a report to check battery health in Windows 11. This report provides details on capacity, cycle counts, and more. If your battery is nearing the end of its life, it can be replaced. Have ...

PCWorld explains how to identify unauthorized access to your Google account by checking logged-in devices and linked third-party apps. Regular security audits are essential since hackers can exploit ...

Seeing a sudden infusion of cash in your bank account? If the deposit line reads "Lopez v. Apple," then for once, it's probably not a scam. Payments appearing as "Lopez Voice Assistant" have begun ...

It's officially time to let go. Windows 10 has been over as we know it for some time now, only for Windows 11 to have taken over. To finalize things even further, Microsoft ended support for the ...

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