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October 15, 2019

Slash your energy bill - 6 common power drains costing you money

Ever hear of an "energy vampire?" As their name suggests, these devices don't fully shut down and continue to leech power long after you've turned them "off." This tech, which was designed to be convenient, is partially responsible for your high electric bills every month. We'll tell you the worst offenders and how to keep them from sucking up so much energy.

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Activate stealth mode: Keep your personal online information hidden with a VPN

Hackers have a ton of tools to get your personal information. They can use social media, emails, fraudulent websites and so much more to hack into your private data. Thankfully you can use your own set of tools to protect yourself. Try a VPN, or virtual private network. VPNs keep you protected from hackers and they're simple to set up. We'll show you how.

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