An ATM glitch that gave one man infinite money

ATMs make getting cold hard cash from your bank account a breeze. Just pop in your card, click a few buttons and the cash is in your hand. But ATMs can make mistakes. Just ask the man who discovered a glitch that allowed him to withdraw a seemingly endless amount of money. So, how did he do it?

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iPhone malware: Check your phone for these 7 apps

Android phones seem to have a higher risk of picking up malware. It’s not because Apple devices are immune. It’s because there are so many Android phones in the world they are targeted more by cybercriminals. Tap or click here for signs of Android malware.

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Update your PC! Patch fixes a zero-day and 121 flaws

If you own a Windows-based computer, you must install the latest update from Microsoft ASAP. Hackers can use several security flaws to breach your computer and steal your data.

It’s not just Windows sending constant updates. Every app you use needs to be updated frequently. For example, Google rolled out an urgent update for its Chrome browser last week, patching 27 issues. The latest update from Microsoft corrects a massive 121 flaws.

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3 free sites to help you type better and faster

If you’re looking for a career change or just want to get better at your job, typing is an in-demand skill set. Jobseekers should sharpen their typing skills to stand out from other applicants. It’s easy with the right tools.

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3 easy ways you can protect yourself from scammers and snoops NOW

If you’ve been traveling lately, you may have noticed more flight disruptions than usual. Staff shortages at airlines have caused many delays and cancellations.

You can bet your bottom dollar that scammers are taking advantage of the situation by creating fake booking websites to lure in hopeful travelers. Tap or click here for our report and tips on avoiding airfare scams.

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Buy and sell old coins, or just see how much your collection is worth

eBay has a large market for hobby-related items such as trading cards. As a seller, you’ll appreciate how much easier to pack and ship they are than larger, more delicate items.

With all the listings, you can quickly determine the value of an item you have based on past sales of similar ones. Sites like eBay have made listing items even easier for trading card sellers. Tap or click here for our report. But coin collectors haven’t had it quite as easy. Until now.

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5 ways to keep your online searches private

Everyone wants to keep their online searches private, but many people don’t know how.

You might think you’re protecting yourself and any embarrassing or private queries using incognito mode, but that only goes so far. Tap or click here to see what incognito mode is suitable for and what it can’t do.

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Sick of Google's tracking? DuckDuckGo just added all these privacy features

There are plenty of search engines to choose from, but not all are equal. Google Search, of course, is the most widely used, with billions of searches daily. But everything you do on Google gets tied to your account. Tap or click here for eight ways Google constantly invades your privacy — and how to fix it.

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Use this free online calculator to see how much house you can afford

If you are in a temporary situation, renting can be optimal when you need a place to live. But anyone dealing with landlords and the less positive aspects of renting might wonder when is the right time to buy a home.

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5 Waze tips and tricks: Find cheap gas, send an alert and more

Thanks to your smartphone, you don’t need to stuff your glovebox with gas station maps or purchase aftermarket GPS units.

Can’t get enough of Kim Komando? We’ve got some excellent news for you. Kim recorded all the drive directions in Waze, and you can download her voice into your app! Tap or click here to let Kim guide you to your destination.

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Outlook keeps crashing! Here's why and what you can do about it

You open up Microsoft Outlook, ready to look over your emails. You open an email with an attachment — and the app stops responding. If Outlook keeps crashing, here’s how to fix it.

Before diving into the solution, take a minute to ensure your inbox is safe. You must watch for homograph attacks if you use Outlook or Microsoft Office. Tap or click here to stop falling for this dangerous cybersecurity threat.

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