Have you ever had a conversation about a product and later saw ads for that exact item on Facebook? Some believe that's because Facebook is always listening through your device to provide targeted ads. With its history of terrible privacy practices, would you put it past the social media giant? To be safe, here's how to block Facebook from listening.

Do you send a lot of emails with the same basic information? You can easily create a template in Gmail to save yourself valuable time.

Go into Settings (the cog icon) > See all settings > Advanced link. Scroll down to the section marked Templates and click the circle marked Enable.

Now you can create up to 50 unique templates. To create a template, click Compose, then write your email, including the subject line. Click the three dots at the bottom right-hand corner, then Templates. Choose Save draft as template.

To insert a template you’ve created, start a new email draft. Again, click the three-dot menu > Templates > and insert one of your templates.

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Let's bust a cybersecurity myth: Antivirus software and firewalls do the exact same thing. They're often lumped together, but they aren't the same thing — and the difference is important if you truly care about protecting yourself online. Find out which one is vital to keeping you safe.

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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.

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Virtual assistants can do so much, but there's always more to learn. Alexa can live in your phone, tablet, or Echo speaker and add more convenience and fun to your daily grind. We gathered some commands and tips to help you get the most out of Alexa.

Cookies are small pieces of data that track your online activity. They aren't just lurking in your computer, though. Your smartphone's browser uses cookies, too, and they're cataloging more than you think. Kim shows you how to wipe them out.

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Microwave ovens have been around since about the 1950s. Back then, they were enormous boxes made specifically for industrial kitchens. If you've heard how microwaves were invented, you might know the tale of a scientist and a chocolate bar. It turns out there is much more to the story that will truly surprise you.

Want to go on a trip to the beautiful lands of Scandinavia, but can't afford the ticket? Developer Asobo Studios has your back. ✈️ As we gear up for this month’s launch of Microsoft Flight Simulator on Xbox Series consoles, you can look forward to some cool new features. Namely, you’ll be able to explore the lush, green lands of Norway, Finland, Denmark and more. See these gorgeous virtual vistas for yourself!