While you can’t freeze your Social Security number, you can take steps to protect it, such as blocking electronic access to it and storing your documents in a safe place. Many, or all, of the products ...

Originally defined as the ratio between the circumference of a circle and its diameter, pi — written as the Greek letter π — appears throughout mathematics, including in areas that are completely ...

Faith writes guides, how-tos, and roundups on the latest Android games and apps for Android Police. You'll find her writing about the newest free-to-play game to hit Android or discussing her paranoia ...

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...

In our increasingly connected world, scams are on the rise. While we may already know not to click on sketchy links online, ...

Online dating can sometimes lead to love, and it can sometimes lead to talking to a lot of weirdos on the internet. However, a weirdo is definitely better than a scammer. We received an email from one ...

Although there's a pretty good chance you already have a phone number on your smartphone, your primary number assigned by your carrier isn't your only option for calling and texting. There are ...

When you see a car with a plate number, it might not seem like something you need to worry about. But, for security reasons, verifying a car's plate number can be essential. Whether you're meeting ...

Your Android phone’s serial number is a unique identifier that can be used to track your phone if it is lost or stolen. It can also be used to register your phone with your carrier or manufacturer, to ...

Unlike a personal check, a cashier’s check is a direct obligation of the bank. As a result, there is virtually no risk that ...

If people on this X alternative don’t self-verify with a domain name, you have a few other ways to make sure you're not interacting with a scam account. But seeing a familiar handle—either one that ...

Tyler Lacoma has spent more than 10 years testing tech and studying the latest web tool to help keep readers current. He's here for you when you need a how-to guide, explainer, review, or list of the ...