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Plus, Kia and Hyundai’s important update to stop car theft. How mail trucks are mapping cell networks all over the nation. And rent your extra space out for some extra cash.

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True or false: Extreme cold is as bad for your phone battery as heat

We all know that high temperatures can cause your smartphone to run slowly and even damage it permanently in some cases. Tap or click here to see why your iPhone struggles in hot weather – and how to fix it. But does cold weather also impact your phone’s battery?

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Can you freeze your body and come back to life?

James Bedford was the first person cryogenically frozen after his death, way back in 1967. His hope was that someday advanced technology would enable him to be thawed and brought back to life. Was his optimism well founded? Will we ever achieve the capability to revive cryogenically frozen individuals?

Nearly 500K older Nissans recalled for a dangerous airbag issue

Nissan is recalling over 400,000 vehicles that are potentially fitted with a dangerous airbag system. This is the second high-profile recall that involves Nissan vehicles in six months, as the company pulled more than 200,000 Titan and Frontier trucks from the roads last year.

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Delete these apps to keep your phone fast and safe

It’s a fact: your devices work better when running lean. An excess of useless apps and files consumes storage space and slows everything from opening programs to browsing the web.

When was the last time you gave your computer a good going-over? You probably have stuff on that hard drive you completely forgot about or never use. One of the simplest ways to boost a PC or Mac is by clearing out some space and removing the files you don’t need to store locally. Tap or click here to speed up your computer in three steps.

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Anti-theft software patch available for 8 million Hyundai and Kia models

Viral TikTok videos have shown vulnerabilities in millions of Hyundai and Kia vehicles that have led to many thefts. Several models were sold missing critical anti-theft software. That made it easy for thieves to steal those cars without needing a key. A software patch is finally rolling out to help stop auto thefts.

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See this in a URL? Don't click!

Platforms such as Wix and Squarespace are hugely popular, as you can quickly design a website in a few clicks with no technical knowledge. Did you know that Google offers a free website creator? It’s not well known but is gaining popularity. It’s called Google Sites. The problem is criminals are using the platform to create spoofed sites, trying to rip you off.

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Why we're losing so many satellites

A ton of new satellites were launched into orbit in 2022. Unfortunately, many of them were damaged by things outside of our control. Now scientists are left wondering, how do we protect satellites from harm and what’s responsible for the damage in the first place?

Browser crashed? Here's how to get your tabs back

Have you ever lost important tabs while working on something urgent? We’ve been there. Instead of trying to piece your session back together one window at a time, we’ve got solutions that can be used on whichever major browser you prefer.

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Buying new smart home tech? Take this step to keep creeps out

Whenever you buy a new smart device, the first thing to do is change the default password. Without this critical step, hackers could break into your doorbells, thermostats or security cameras. They could turn up the home’s temperature until it’s boiling — or scream death threats over a microphone.

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This tricky email scam can fool just about anyone

Business email compromise (BEC) is one of the leading causes of company fraud, and the threat is growing. These are phishing emails where scammers pretend to be someone who works in your company to steal vital information or rip you off financially.

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