Hacked security cameras are dangerous. Cybercriminals can taunt you, terrify your children, turn up the thermostat and make your house unlivable. But you don't have to put up with this. Here are a few ways to find out if hackers are spying on you — and some ways to protect yourself.

Dottie from Boston, Massachusetts loves to go on long walks with her partner. Unfortunately, that means she sometimes loses her phone while enjoying the scenery. She asked me for the best app for tracking down her lost Android.

I suggested Google Find My Device. By installing this app on a trusted person’s phone, you can use Google Maps to find your way back to your lost Android. You can even secure the device to make sure strangers aren’t sneaking through your secrets.

Even better, you can add a message for anyone who finds your phone, letting them know where to find you. In a worst-case scenario, you can even erase the device. (Hopefully, you’ll find it before you start considering that, though.)

Download the app here for Android.

I didn't forget about you, iPhone owners. Here's how to find your lost device.

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Dealing with printer problems is something we've all had to face at least once. Instead of junking your device or calling an expensive IT person for help, try these basic troubleshooting steps.

Choosing new tech is stressful. That's why our genius IT team built a smart tool to help you out. Try our laptop selector quiz and find the perfect model for the next time you're ready to upgrade.

Big Tech is supposed to safely handle our personal online data, but now they’re getting into the political game. I don’t want to be any part of that, and neither should you. That’s why I trust and use ExpressVPN.

These Big Tech companies match your internet activity to your identity or location by using your public IP address, but with ExpressVPN, no one can see your IP address — no one.

Does it take forever for your iPhone to load a website? Are your apps running at turtle-like speed? Before you drop a small fortune on a new device, check out these techniques for improving your phone's speed, memory and performance.

Your smartphone battery's performance and lifespan are dependent on many factors, and charging habits make a significant impact. Do you leave your phone charging overnight? Do you let it drain close to zero? How often are you charging it up to 100%? We'll show you the good and the bad when it comes to maintaining your smartphone battery's health.

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When you think of liquid, you probably think of something like water that sloshes and flows. But not all liquids move the same — and some don’t even look like liquids. Let's go back to science class with a study that solved a decades-old mystery.