Online Safety

Learn online safety basics, including how to protect yourself from identity theft, tips for shopping online safely, avoiding hackers and scams, how to be safe on social media, and more in our internet safety guide. We share expert advice for protecting your digital privacy.

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10 Things You Should Never Put in the Microwave
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Don't Fall for These Amazon Scams—Here's How to Protect Yourself
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How to Change Your Instagram Settings (and Habits) to Improve Your Mental Health
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How to Protect Yourself From Identity Theft
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How to Shop Online Safely
Driving directions app - top-rated, best free navigation apps
5 Free Navigation Apps for Drivers to Help You Stay on Track
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Not Prepping Your Grill Correctly Could Make You Sick—Here's How Do It
Venmo app and PayPal app security tips
This Is Exactly How to Avoid Hackers When Using Venmo and PayPal
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4 Things You Must Do to Download Safely From the Internet
Social media safety tips and rules for safe posting
5 Rules You Should Always Follow to Stay Safe on Social Media
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The 5 Key Questions to Consider When Shopping for CBD Products
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How to Select, Store, and Serve Seafood Safely, According to an Expert
Alfalfa Sprouts Are a Surprisingly Common Cause of Food Poisoning - sprouts
Are Sprouts Safe to Eat? Here's How to Avoid Food Poisoning
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How to Defrost Fish Fast and Safely (and Other Frozen Seafood)
How to freeze credit - learn how to request a credit freeze (credit card on ice)
How to Freeze Your Credit (It's Easier Than You Think)
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Over 2,000 Pounds of Ground Beef Recalled Due to Plastic Contamination—Here's What You Should Know
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Smart Devices Aren't Always So Smart—and Could Be the Leak That Lets Cybercriminals Into Your Home
Digital privacy: Creating a privacy hygiene routine
11 Easy Ways to Protect Your Digital Privacy
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Contigo Just Issued a Second Recall on 5.7 Million Kids Water Bottles—Here's What You Should Know
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Whole Foods Is Recalling Its Vodka Sauce Due to an Undeclared Allergen—Here's What You Should Know