Timeli's GPS security device debuted at CES 2026 this week and is designed to thwart would-be evildoers and get you out of sticky situations.

If you receive Social Security benefits, keep in mind that you likely need to pay taxes on that money. Like many parts of the tax code, it can be complicated to figure out whether – and how much – you ...

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...

Be prepared for everything 2026 may bring by upgrading your home security setup with cameras, video doorbells, smart locks and more from top brands at deep discounts. I'm PCMag's managing editor for ...

Jo Barnes does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

Social Security can be claimed between ages 62 and 70. Monthly benefits increase for each month you delay. Delaying until 70 maximizes lifetime benefits for most retirees and increases survivor ...

The Better Business Bureau warns that some holiday apps may collect personal data or contain hidden costs. Before downloading, review the app's privacy policy and check for the CARU Safe Harbor seal.

Locking your SSN is one of the best ways to protect yourself from identity theft, and you can do it for free. Geoff Williams Contributor Geoff Williams is a journalist and author. His byline has ...

Making water safe to drink A simple filter: If the only available water has not been purified by any official system, pour the water through a sieve lined with one or more layers of paper towel or a ...