10 features that will make you fall in love with Windows 10 - CNET

Still on Windows 8.1 and still wondering if upgrading to Windows 10 is worth it? 10 contains some great features that are sure to make you want to take the plunge. Plus, Windows 10 has a big update coming out this summer, with improvements to touch features, better voice control and a Windows subsystem for Linux, so there will be even more goodness to enjoy.

How iOS 10 will collect and use your data

Apple believes there shouldn’t be a tradeoff between intelligent software and privacy. iOS 10 is the first to incorporate machine learning and artificial intelligence without sacrificing privacy.

Senator stalls intelligence funding bill over surveillance concerns

A U.S. senator has stalled an intelligence budget bill over concerns that it would expand surveillance while limiting oversight of it.

Senator Ron Wyden, an Oregon Democrat, has placed a hold on the 2017 Intelligence Authorization Act, saying the bill would allow the FBI, without a court order, to demand U.S. residents' email and Internet records from ISPs and other communications providers.

The bill would allow the FBI to obtain new records through the controversial National Security Letter program, which allows the FBI to collect phone and financial records through administrative subpoenas.

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Used hard drives on eBay, Craigslist are often still ripe with leftover data

Before you throw away that old hard drive, make sure you purge the memory clean.  A new study has found that most users are accidentally giving up photos, social security numbers and financial data, by failing to properly delete the files on their recycled hard drives.

Blancco Technology Group, which specializes in data erasure, conducted the study by randomly buying 200 secondhand PC storage drives from eBay and Craigslist. Their goal was to see if the company could recover any of the old data saved inside.

In most cases, it could. 78 percent of the drives contained residual data that could be recovered.

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Google tool lets users personalize the ads they see

Google’s core business is in advertising and it insists on showing you as many ads as it can. A new tool introduced by the company gives users a modicum of choice by letting them personalize across devices what ads they see on Google and third-party sites, which may also be a bounty for advertisers who could get some more accurate targeting.

The opt-in tool the company is rolling out allows users, who are logged into their account, to choose their areas of interest from a list provided, as well as add new topics not included in the list.

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​Try Cortana commands on the Xbox One - CNET

Cortana is taking over the Xbox One when it comes to commands.

Five ways to delete yourself from the internet - CNET

Finally ready to get off the grid? It's not quite as simple as it should be, but here are a few easy-to-follow steps that will at the very least point you in the right direction.

9 essential IFTTT recipes for iOS users - CNET

From automated photo journaling to price alerts in your Reminders app, these IFTTT recipes for iPhone will keep you on top of everything.

Now that 'Game of Thrones' is over, here's how to cancel HBO Now - CNET

Cancel your subscription to the streaming service, and save some money until Jon Snow and co. are back on your screen.

FBI expansion of surveillance powers meets obstacle

A move in the Senate to provide enhanced surveillance powers to the FBI through the use of National Security Letters met a hurdle Monday after Senator Ron Wyden placed a hold on the 2017 Intelligence Authorization bill over the controversial provisions.

Wyden’s hold is a a measure by which a senator or group of senators can prevent a motion from reaching a vote.

Tech companies and industry and civil rights groups are opposed to what is seen as a wider push by the Senate to increase the scope of the NSLs, which would allow the government to collect Internet records such as browsing history, email metadata, and location information through administrative orders and without court approval.

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How to turn off this creepy Facebook feature - CNET

Ever wondered how Facebook comes up with some of your random friend suggestions? Turns out, it uses your phone's location along with other data.

Get friends or family on a group call for free - CNET

Conference-call services aren't just for business, and they're also not expensive. Here are two ways to get everyone on the line without spending a dime.

Save leftover herbs by freezing them in ice cube trays - CNET

Stop throwing away your unused fresh herbs. Before they start to wilt, use this tip to preserve them for months.

IRS kills electronic filing PIN feature due to repeated attacks

After repeated attacks, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service has decided to retire a Web-based tool for obtaining PINs that taxpayers could use to file tax returns electronically.

The Electronic Filing (E-file) PINs Web application is no longer available on the IRS website "because of questionable activity," the agency announced last week.

In February, the IRS disclosed that hackers used stolen taxpayer information like names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth and full addresses in order to obtain E-file PINs through its website.

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Remove rust stains from kitchen knives with vinegar - CNET

If your kitchen knives have started to gather rust spots, giving them a soak in vinegar will help restore them to their original shine.

10 New ways to use a power drill (other than eating corn) - CNET

Your power drill can do more than drill holes or drive in a screw. While using a drill to eat corn may be a little extreme, there are other ways it can add a little power to tasks that need a little elbow grease or just a fun twist.

How to post 360-degree photos to Facebook - CNET

Sharing regular photos with your Facebook friends is a thing of the past -- the future revolves around interactive pics.

Windows 10 Settings menu: The Update & security tab - CNET

Where's Windows Update? It's in the Settings menu...and only in the Settings menu.

What to do when your Apple Watch gets wet - CNET

Surprisingly, "Run in circles while screaming" is not one of the recommendations.

How to share Spotify Premium with your family - CNET

Spotify made it much more affordable to have your whole family on a Spotify Premium plan last month, but it didn't make the process of adding family members any easier.

Find out if your TeamViewer account has been hacked and what to do - CNET

Here are some proactive steps you can take if you're worried your account has been compromised.

How to share Live Photos on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter - CNET

Learn how you can share your iPhone's Live Photos on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Why the UK's vote to leave the EU will have little effect on its data protection rules

With the haircut that the sterling-euro exchange rate has taken in the wake of the U.K.’s vote to leave the European Union, the U.K. has suddenly become a low-cost country for companies wishing to host or process the personal information of EU citizens.

EU businesses will need to weigh that price cut against the regulatory uncertainty Thursday’s vote introduced—but it turns out that’s surprisingly small, at least in the short to medium term.

As for U.K. businesses hoping for more relaxed data protection rules in the wake of the referendum vote, they will have to wait—perhaps for a very long while.

That’s because many of the rules that the 51.9 percent who voted to leave the EU hoped to escape are, in fact, firmly part of U.K. law, and will only go away if the U.K. parliament votes to repeal them.

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U.S. court rules that FBI can hack into a computer without a warrant

A U.S. court has ruled that the FBI can hack into a computer without a warrant—a move which is troubling privacy advocates.

The criminal case involves a child pornography site, Playpen, that had been accessible through Tor, a browser designed for anonymous web surfing.

The FBI, however, managed to take over the site in 2014, and then tracked down and arrested its members by hacking their computers. This allowed law enforcement to secretly collect their IP addresses.

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Dropbox adds scanning to iOS app, changes camera uploads - CNET

With the Dropbox app, you can now scan documents using your iPhone or iPad. Changes are also coming soon to camera uploads for Dropbox Basic users.

Your router isn't as fast as you think it is. Here's why. - CNET

CNET editor Dong Ngo explains Wi-Fi speeds and helps manage your networking expectations.

The best IFTTT recipes for international travelers - CNET

Keep your documents in order and make sure your mom always knows where you are.

3 ways to estimate how much propane you have left - CNET

There are few things worse than running out of propane in the middle of grilling. Use these three methods of estimating how much propane is left to avoid a cookout faux pas.

​7 surefire ways to annoy your Instagram followers - CNET

There's an etiquette to good Instagramming. Here are the types of pictures you should avoid posting at all costs.

6 location-specific IFTTT recipes you should be using - CNET

Turn off your lights, mute your phone and text your significant other -- all by just exiting or entering an area.

What you need to know about using two SIM cards on the OnePlus 3 - CNET

Whether you're traveling overseas, or want to combine a personal and work phone number into one device, the OnePlus 3 makes it really easy.

How to make your Galaxy S7 feel more like stock Android - CNET

One of the best parts of Android is the customization it allows for, and your Galaxy S7 is no different.

10 features of Google Docs you should be using - CNET

Get the most out of Google Docs with these 10 tips.

How to set up, control Family Profiles with an Eero Wi-Fi system - CNET

A recent update to Eero added the ability to control the connection to specific devices through profiles, here's what you need to know.

Everything you need to know about Amazon X-Ray for TV shows and movies - CNET

Who's that actor? Who sings that song? Here's how to access the super-cool X-Ray feature nearly anywhere you're watching Amazon Video.

How to opt out of Adobe's ad-based data collection services - CNET

Adobe has more ad-based networks than you'll know what to do with.

6 things you should know about Minecraft Realms for iOS, Android - CNET

Microsoft recently updated the Minecraft Pocket Edition, adding online gameplay. Here's what you need to know to get the most out of the new feature.

Improve laptop battery life by switching from Chrome to Firefox - CNET

The results are in (again): Chrome consumes more power than other browsers. Here's how to make the switch to Firefox.

Give your boiled eggs a shake for easier peeling - CNET

Peeling hard boiled eggs can be an infuriating process. With this quick tip, you will be peeling eggs like a pro.

Tech groups say FBI shouldn't be allowed to do mass hacking

Congress should block proposed changes to rules governing U.S. law enforcement investigations that could give law enforcement agencies new authority to hack thousands of computers, several tech and advocacy groups said.

Congress should stop the proposed changes, approved by the Supreme Court in April, that would allow judges to issue warrants for hacking and surveillance in cases where investigators don't know the target computer's location, a coalition of 50 tech trade groups, digital rights groups, and tech companies said in a letter sent Tuesday to congressional leaders.

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Microsoft invokes Supreme Court opinion to bolster email privacy case against U.S.

Microsoft believes its refusal to turn over email held in Ireland to the U.S. government got a boost from an opinion of the Supreme Court on Monday, which upheld that U.S. laws cannot apply extraterritorially unless Congress has explicitly provided for it.

In a decision Monday in a separate case on the extraterritorial application of a provision of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), the Supreme Court set out the ground rules for its analysis, pointing out that “absent clearly expressed congressional intent to the contrary, federal laws will be construed to have only domestic application.” The court was applying a canon of statutory construction known as the presumption against extraterritoriality.

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Mobile advertiser tracked users' locations, without their consent, FTC alleges

The privacy settings on your phone don’t mean much if tech companies choose to ignore them. One major mobile advertiser allegedly did just that.

The company InMobi was secretly tracking user locations, regardless of consent, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission alleged on Wednesday. The motive: to serve location-based ads over mobile apps.

InMobi is headquartered in India and partners with thousands of apps to offer advertising. This gives the company access to 1.5 billion devices.

Collecting user information to serve tailored ads is all too common, but InMobi did so through deception, the FTC alleged. The company stated it would only collect the location-based data if given permission, however, InMobi secretly collected it anyway, the agency said.

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10 tricks to make your summer better - CNET

These tips will keep bugs at bay, get rid of summer funk and keep you cooler.

Create your own air conditioning unit with this summer staple - CNET

This simple air conditioning unit can cool a small room or provide a cool breeze during your next camping trip.

10 things to consider when buying a router - CNET

If you're looking to upgrade your home network, these are the things you should know before buying a new router.

Apple WWDC 2016: How to watch and what to expect - CNET

Here's how you can tune in live to Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference keynote.

Get notified when the Amazon Echo goes on sale - CNET

Echo deals are few and far between. Here's how to make sure you don't miss the next one. (Or any other product you're hoping to snag on sale.)

The best Edge extensions - CNET

Or rather, all the Edge extensions you can try out today.

Copy your playlist from one streaming service to another - CNET

Free service Soundiiz can help you make the move from, say, Rhapsody to Spotify. There's just one small caveat.

Put a shutdown timer on your Windows desktop with this command - CNET

Postpone shutting down your computer with this quick and easy shortcut.

10 things to disable in Windows 10 - CNET

These 10 default features and settings can be disabled. Here's how and why you'd want to.

How to register to vote online - CNET

As this year's Presidential election gets closer, here's what you need to know in order to make sure you're registered to vote.

This app is killing your laptop's battery - CNET

Spoiler alert: it's Chrome. Find out how to curb Chrome's voracious appetite for CPU, memory and battery resources.

5 things you need to know about password managers

New data breaches are coming to light almost weekly and they reveal a simple but troubling fact: many people still choose weak passwords and reuse them across multiple sites. The reality is, remembering dozens of complex passwords is almost impossible, and carrying them around on a scrap of paper that you have to keep updating is a huge hassle. That’s why password managers exist. Here’s why they’re important, and how to get the most out of them.

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Five ways to take better selfies (without the stick) - CNET

Tired of blurry, badly framed, poorly lit selfies? Follow these tips to improve the quality of your personal portraits.

Use Android apps on Chrome OS right now - CNET

Feel like testing the Android waters on your Chromebook? Here's how.

How to customize the look and feel of the OnePlus 3 - CNET

After tweaking a few settings, you can make that shiny new phone look and work just how you want.

DIY phone camera lenses and filters - CNET

Use these everyday items to make your own phone camera accessories, including a macro lens and ring light.

Surveillance reform measure blocked in the wake of Orlando killings

The U.S. House of Representatives voted down an anti-surveillance amendment after some of its members expressed concern about its impact on the fight against terrorism, in the wake of Sunday’s massacre at a nightclub in Orlando.

The measure was proposed by Congressman Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky, and Congresswoman Zoe Lofrgren, a Democrat from California, as as an amendment to the Department of Defense Appropriations Act.

It would prevent warrantless searches by law enforcement of information on Americans from a foreign intelligence communications database and prohibit with some exceptions the National Security Agency and the Central Intelligence Agency from using any funds appropriated under the Act to require that companies weaken the security of their products or services to enable surveillance of users.

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8 apps for editing photos before you post to Instagram - CNET

Even if you end up posting your pictures to Instagram, you should be using these apps to edit them first.

11 new Siri tricks for iOS 10 - CNET

Major upgrades are coming to Siri. Here are some of the new ways you will be able to use Siri following the updates.

Get the MacOS Sierra wallpaper right now - CNET

You'll need to stick it out until fall for the update to the new operating system, but there's no wait for MacOS Sierra's beautiful default wallpaper.

How to use Skype to spy on your cats or dogs - CNET

Be the ultimate helicopter pet parent with this easy solution.

How to never miss another concert or festival - CNET

And be one of the first people to grab concert tickets.

How, where and when to get the Moto Z, Moto Z Force - CNET

The Moto Z and Moto Z Force are coming, and here's what you need to know about getting one in your hands.

How I increased my MacBook's battery life by 39 percent - CNET

The Opera browser introduced a new feature to help extend the life of your laptop's battery.

Find out if it's time to replace your MacBook's battery - CNET

There's a reason why your laptop keeps dying. Find out if it's time to give in and replace your MacBook's battery.

How to set up your Samsung Gear Fit 2 - CNET

The process is a bit different depending on the manufacturer of your Android device. Here's what you need to know.

Clean up iTunes by hiding Apple Music - CNET

If you use iTunes but not Apple Music, you can simplify iTunes 12.4's interface by hiding all of the Apple Music-related buttons.

Hackers breach social media accounts of Mark Zuckerberg and other celebrities

Over the weekend hackers managed to access Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's Twitter and Pinterest accounts, as well as the social media accounts of other celebrities.

Someone posted to Zuckerberg’s Twitter feed on Sunday, claiming to have found his password in account information leaked from LinkedIn.

A group calling itself the OurMine Team took credit for breaking into Zuckerberg's Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram accounts, but there's no evidence that the Instagram account has been breached.

"You were in LinkedIn Database with password 'dadada'," read a message supposedly posted by hackers from Zuckerberg's @finkd Twitter account. 

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Google, Facebook, Yahoo, rights groups oppose FBI expansion of surveillance powers

Google, Facebook, Yahoo and industry and civil rights groups have opposed legislation that would extend the categories of Internet records that the U.S. government can collect without court approval through administrative orders known as National Security Letters.

The companies and groups have pointed out in a letter to senators that the new provisions would expand the types of records, known as Electronic Communication Transactional Records (ECTRs), which the Federal Bureau of Investigation can obtain using the NSLs.

The ECTRs would include a variety of online information, such as IP addresses, routing and transmission information, session data, a person's browsing history, email metadata, location information, and the exact date and time a person signs in or out of a particular online account.

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How to travel with a Wi-Fi-only iPad - CNET

Get five travel tips to make the iPad the perfect travel companion.

The 7 best VR games for iPhone - CNET

No Android? No problem! There are plenty of cool VR games for iOS. All you need is a headset.

10 household problems solved with wine corks - CNET

Put a cork in your household problems. They're solved with these handy uses for corks.

A popular cloud privacy bill stalls in the Senate

A bill to give email and other documents stored in the cloud new protections from government searches may be dead in the U.S. Senate over a proposed amendment to expand the FBI's surveillance powers.

The Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act would require law enforcement agencies to get court-ordered warrants to search email and other data stored with third parties for longer than six months.

Under U.S. law, police need warrants to get their hands on paper files in a suspect's home or office and on electronic files stored on his computer or in the cloud for less than 180 days. But under the 30-year-old ECPA, police agencies need only a subpoena, not reviewed by a judge, to demand files stored in the cloud or with other third-party providers for longer than 180 days.

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US government seeks to intervene in Irish data protection case

The U.S. government wants to intervene in an Irish court case that has already disrupted the transatlantic flow of European Union citizens' personal information on which many businesses rely.

And one of the parties to that case, Austrian Facebook user Max Schrems, is looking forward to the opportunity to have U.S. authorities questioned under oath on a matter that could determine the future of European privacy law.

The U.S. government, the American Chamber of Commerce, an Irish business lobby group, and an international software alliance told the Irish high court on Monday that they want to be added to the case as "amicus curiae" or friends of the court.

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5 settings to change on your new router - CNET

Here are five basic settings to look at when configuring a Wi-Fi network router.

How to sign up for the iOS 10, MacOS Sierra public betas - CNET

Here's how and when you can take Apple's new operating systems for a spin.

8 reasons you're finally going to wear your Apple Watch - CNET

After installing WatchOS 3 later this year on your Apple Watch, it's going to feel like a brand-new watch.

See which Macs will -- and won't -- work with MacOS - CNET

Apple dropped support for some Macs when it dropped the X from OS X.

This might explain why your electricity bill is so high - CNET

You're wasting electricity and money. Here's how save on both.

More than 32 million Twitter credentials reportedly hacked

The company trying to be the Google of hacked user credentials says it just obtained another huge leak, this time affecting Twitter users. LeakedSource recently reported it obtained a database of more than 32 million Twitter login credentials from a user going by the alias Tessa88@exploit.im.

LeakedSource uses a freemium model where anyone can search for their own credentials for free; however, to see the majority of the leaked credentials users must subscribe to the service. Twenty-four passes are available for $2-$4 depending on whether you pay by Bitcoin or PayPal—annual subscriptions run upwards of $200.

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Google, Facebook, Yahoo, rights groups oppose FBI expansion of surveillance powers

Google, Facebook, Yahoo and industry and civil rights groups have opposed legislation that would extend the categories of Internet records that the U.S. government can collect without court approval through administrative orders known as National Security Letters.

The companies and groups have pointed out in a letter to senators that the new provisions would expand the types of records, known as Electronic Communication Transactional Records (ECTRs), which the Federal Bureau of Investigation can obtain using the NSLs.

The ECTRs would include a variety of online information, such as IP addresses, routing and transmission information, session data, a person's browsing history, email metadata, location information, and the exact date and time a person signs in or out of a particular online account.

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Remove a cork from inside a wine bottle with cable ties - CNET

If you find yourself at a dinner party with wine but without a corkscrew, you can use this quick hack to get the cork out of the bottle with nothing more than cable ties.

How a $50 gadget is saving $840 a year on my electricity bill - CNET

Instead of guessing which appliance is draining your wallet each month, this device makes it easy to figure out where your cash is going.

Hackers breach social media accounts of Mark Zuckerberg and other celebrities

Over the weekend hackers managed to access Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's Twitter and Pinterest accounts, as well as the social media accounts of other celebrities.

Someone posted to Zuckerberg’s Twitter feed on Sunday, claiming to have found his password in account information leaked from LinkedIn.

A group calling itself the OurMine Team took credit for breaking into Zuckerberg's Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram accounts, but there's no evidence that the Instagram account has been breached.

"You were in LinkedIn Database with password 'dadada'," read a message supposedly posted by hackers from Zuckerberg's @finkd Twitter account. 

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9 genius ways to open a beer bottle - CNET

If you don't have a bottle opener on hand, fear not. There are dozens of items lying around your house that you can use to pop that crown cap off your bottle.

There's a hidden volume control in your Mac menu bar - CNET

Menu bar applications on Mac give you quick access to your most important settings. But with this trick, you can control even more from the menu bar.

Shoot amazing photos this DIY filter for your phone's camera - CNET

Take stunning photos with these simple, homemade camera filters.

Home networking explained, part 1: Here's the URL for you - CNET

Wi-Fi, access point, router, 802.11ac. Networking can be a pain! But it doesn't have to be if you know what you're doing. Then it's actually fun! This is where you start.

13 fun things to try with your Raspberry Pi - CNET

So you just got a new Raspberry Pi. Now what? Here are 13 things to try or do with your Raspberry Pi to get your started.

EU and US officials sign 'umbrella' data protection agreement, but it's no Privacy Shield

The European Commission has signed a landmark agreement with the U.S. in its quest to legitimize the transatlantic flow of European Union citizens' personal information.

No, it's not the embattled Privacy Shield, which the Commission hopes to conclude later this month, but the rather flimsier-sounding umbrella agreement or, more formally, the U.S.-EU agreement "on the protection of personal information relating to the prevention, investigation, detection, and prosecution of criminal offenses."

It covers the exchange between EU and U.S. law enforcers, during the course of their investigations of personal data including names, addresses and criminal records. U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch, European Commissioner for Justice Vĕra Jourová and Dutch Minister for Security and Justice Ard van der Steur signed the agreement in Amsterdam on Thursday.

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Stop Facebook's targeted ads from stalking you around the Internet - CNET

Facebook will now show you ads based on your Facebook preferences both on and off of the site. Oh, and it will also show its ads to non-Facebook users. OMG, Facebook, boundaries!

Unclog your toilet with this one kitchen item - CNET

This slick item will have your toilet flowing freely in a jiffy.

How to easily root an Android device - CNET

Free utility KingoRoot makes it a snap to take total control of just about any Android smartphone. Here's how to use it.

3 easy ways to customize notifications in Mac OS X - CNET

Learn how to use Do Not Disturb on OS X for fewer interruptions.

What to do if your Windows 10 PC crashes - CNET

Exploring Windows 10's recovery options.

7 settings new iPad owners should change right now - CNET

Tweak these settings for a better tablet experience.

All about your 'fullz' and how hackers turn your personal data into dollars

If cyber criminals have a Holy Grail, it’s your fullz, or your full set of personal information. And they’ll go to great lengths to get it.

Since 2005, more than 6,000 companies and organizations have reported breaches. Judging from prior trends, about half of those breaches likely involved the exposure of sensitive information, where consumers’ names are paired with additional data such as addresses, phone numbers, birth dates, Social Security numbers, and health records. In just 2015, for example, nearly 165 million records containing Social Security numbers were compromised in 338 breaches, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center.

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Use Google search to find your iPhone - CNET

Google has added a new "Find your phone" section to the My Account page. Learn how it can help you track down a lost iPhone.

8 things every Pebble Time user should know - CNET

Watches that do more than help you tell the time can be intimidating, but they shouldn't be. We round up some tips to teach you more about one such watch, the Pebble Time.

6 Galaxy TabPro S features you need to try out - CNET

Just unboxed your Galaxy TabPro S? Here are some features that will make your new gadget easier to use.

These are the Chromebooks that support Android apps - CNET

A complete list of the Chromebooks, Chromeboxes and Chromebases that will be able to install Android apps.

What is a bot? Here's everything you need to know - CNET

Computer programs that talk like humans, aka bots, are the future. Let's explore what they are and what they can do.

The complete list of Cortana commands - CNET

(Almost) everything you can say to Cortana.

Block explicit lyrics in music subscription services - CNET

Don't want your kids exposed to a steady stream of F-bombs or worse? Here's how to apply filters in the major music services that allow it. But be warned: a few big ones don't.

Use carabiners to organize your wrench sets - CNET

If you're having trouble keeping track of your wrenches in your tool bag, this tip from a reddit user will help.

Two ways to batch rename files on a Mac - CNET

If you ever find yourself needing to rename several files at once, Mac OS comes with several inbuilt options for getting the job done.

How to use Spotify: Building your library, downloading music and more - CNET

There's a lot going on in Spotify's app. Here's what you need to know.

Windows 10 Settings menu: The Ease of Access tab - CNET

The Ease of Access tab is organized, but it could be a little more helpful.

Windows 10 Settings menu: The Privacy tab - CNET

Windows 10 attempts to make privacy settings -- for tablets and PCs -- accessible.

Take Amazon Alexa for a test drive in your browser - CNET

If you're unsure how an Amazon Alexa speaker might fit into your life, you can now try it out for free using Amazon's new site Echosim.io.

Windows 10 Settings menu: The Time & language tab - CNET

How to change the time, date and language in Windows 10.