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Learn how to boot into Safe Mode on Windows 8 with our easy-to-follow guide. Safe Mode is a diagnostic startup mode that allows you to troubleshoot and fix various issues with your Windows 8 system.

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Here are 10 signs your smartphone might be hacked, and what you should do about it. If your phone’s battery suddenly dies quicker than usual, it might not just be age. Malware and spyware often run ...

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Your privacy could be at risk and your iPhone could be resold by criminals if you fall for this new iPhone scam.

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When it comes to cybersecurity, are we our own worst enemies? This past week showed us that you can patch software—but you ...

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

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Your smartphone holds your entire life, making it a prime target for hackers and spies. Here's how to protect it.

The overamp room at Project Weber/RENEW provides a space for individuals to come down from the effects of speed or cocaine. The room is used every day. “Everything in here is kind of like a sensory ...