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The federal government is using an 18th century law to force manufacturers to unlock smartphones and other mobile devices, and it has done so without congressional approval, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is alleging. The law, the All Writs ...

December 7th, 2015 Video courtesy of Seejanedrill Leah from See Jane Drill demonstrates how to insulate your windows with bubble wrap to save money on your heating bill.   How did the U.S. become the freest, most prosperous country in the ...

Government agencies can track your every move by using the E-ZPass electronic toll collection devices that make driving on toll roads so much easier, the ACLU is alleging. To make matters worse, some cybersecurity experts say the devices could be ...

A new report says websites can monitor the battery life on your table and smartphone, an action that leaves a trail and allows business and cybercriminals to track you, Panda Security reported. This is all due to HTML5, a computer ...

Using a drone to spy on your neighbors may not be illegal, but shooting one down apparently is. Two men in different states are facing criminal charges for shooting down drones that were flying over their own property. William H. ...

Smart meters are controversial among many in the homestead and off-grid communities, but for one California man the controversy turned shocking when the electric company disconnected his power — for more than a year — due to his opposition to ...

Fencing your entire property line can be an expensive endeavor. You may be able to complete only a section at a time, or you might choose to wait for several years to be able to afford the fencing that you ...

March 30th, 2015 A discussion of homemade Faraday cages and how to conduct a simple experiment to test their shielding effectiveness against an electromagnetic pulse. Video courtesy of disasterprepper The Plain Uncensored Facts About What It Takes To Create A Safe, ...

March 2nd, 2015 Stingray, a cell phone tracker used to gather information on suspected criminals by essentially mimicking a cell phone tower, is being using by police without the knowledge of citizens and without permission from a judge. We look ...

Fences may not necessarily make good neighbors, but they do offer privacy to your living space. Fences can act as a windbreak and provide a microclimate for some of your delicate plants right next to it. They are useful for ...