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When Is It Safe for Your Child to Mow the Lawn?
Our testers and engineers at Consumer Reports regularly evaluate lawn mowers and tractors, and you can check out our ratings and Buying Guide for info on the best mower for your situation. But Dave Trezza, who oversees lawn mower testing, also offers some specfic guidance with young people in mind. There are safety features that are standard on all walk-behind…
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Is Grindr safe? Everything you need to know
Grindr is a popular dating app for the LGBTQ+ community, connecting millions of users worldwide. But how safe and private is it? Over the years, Grindr has faced criticism for handling user data. This post explores its privacy and security issues, what the company has done to fix them, and how to protect yourself. We’ll also look at tools like…
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Hackers are using reCAPTCHA to trick users into infecting their own PCs with malware — how to stay safe
Proving you’re not a robot online can be really annoying, but now it can also be quite dangerous as hackers have devised a new way to use seemingly harmless CAPTCHAs in their attacks. A Completely Automated Public Turing Test to tell Computers and Humans Apart (or a CAPTCHA for short) is a security measure you’ve likely come across countless times…
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TV Tip-Overs Put Children in Danger. How to Keep Them Safe.
TV tip-overs aren’t difficult to prevent, especially if you have basic DIY skills. Here’s what you should do. Wall-mount the TV. A properly installed wall mount—lag-bolted to studs or a hefty crossbeam—will keep the TV secure and high enough off the floor so it can’t be grabbed by young children. If wall-mounting isn’t feasible, secure the TV to a wall (or to…
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How to Buy a Safe Used Car
When you’re shopping for a used car, we advise doing so at a reputable dealership—usually one that also sells new cars. Look for a business with top reviews and ratings online from Google, the Better Business Bureau, and other user review sites. (If you buy from an individual, make sure they have vehicle maintenance records.) Once you pick a dealership,…
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Macs under threat from new info-stealing malware spread through fake browser updates — how to stay safe
When it comes to staying safe online, one thing I always recommend is to keep your computer updated along with the software you use everyday. The problem now though, is that hackers are capitalizing on this advice and as you might have guessed, are using it to spread dangerous info-stealing malware targeting Macs, PCs and even Android phones. As reported…
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How to exit Safe Mode (when stuck) on Windows 11
On Windows 11, exiting Safe Mode is a straightforward process, and in this guide, I’ll outline the steps to complete this configuration. Safe Mode is a diagnostic startup mode that allows you to troubleshoot system issues by loading only essential drivers and services. Once you’ve resolved the underlying problems, it’s important to boot again in the standard operating mode. You…
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Is Your Wi-Fi Putting Your Data at Risk? Here’s How to Stay Safe
Summary Setting up Wi-Fi security doesn’t have to be difficult. Change the default admin password, pick a solid encryption method, keep your firmware current, and use a VPN if you like an added layer. These steps won’t guarantee perfect security at all times, but they’ll make your network far more secure. Wi-Fi networks power a lot of our routines, from…
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Adobe Firefly expands with ‘commercially safe’ video generator – Computerworld
Adobe has released a video generator in public beta in its generative AI (genAI) tool, Adobe Firefly. The company calls the tool the first “commercially safe” video generator on the market. It has been trained on licensed content and public domain material, meaning it should not be able to generate material that could infringe someone else’s copyright. Firefly can generate…
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Zoox robotaxi hands on: safe, but lagging
I’m standing outside a nondescript corporate office park in Las Vegas next to a box-shaped vehicle with no proper front or back. It’s got a set of sliding doors, no steering wheel, and touchpad controls. It’s bidirectional, meaning it can move in either direction without turning around. And to be completely frank, it looks more like an oversized toaster than…
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