Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of experience in the home space and 10 years of editing experience. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over ...

As homeowners invest in high-end locks, alarm systems and surveillance cameras to safeguard their properties, some law enforcement officials say there’s one overlooked measure that could help ward off ...

Sextortion scams are nothing new; they usually follow a pretty rigid template that involves warning a victim that they have control of their computer and are in possession of videos or photos of them ...

Blurring your home on Google Maps is a growing trend for people who are concerned about violent crime. It's easy to do and may help you feel safer, cybersecurity experts say. Homeowners are taking ...

While we certainly appreciate the guidance of a GPS, seeing where we’re supposed to go before we get there helps validate our destination when we arrive. Google has provided just such a capability ...

If there's one thing that we love about Google Maps, it's that it is constantly looking to improve. One such apparent addition might not look like much, but it could be a real timesaver while out and ...

People are blurring their homes on Google Maps to maintain privacy, and potentially thwart burglaries. A police officer in California noted home owners are using the blur tactic to minimize any ...

Want more privacy? You can easily hide your house on Google Street View. Just know you won't be able to undo it later. I review privacy tools like hardware security ...

Whenever you're away from home and are unfamiliar with the commute back, you almost always turn to Google Maps to help you find the right way. It is, after all, one of the most popular and reliable ...