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US residents can opt out of "sales" of personal data.
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Learn more ways to secure your garage door on ITS Tactical.
Find more information on what documents to save and what to destroy on the Federal Trade Commission's consumer information page.
All the information in the graphic above came from the Bureau of Justice Statistics. See the graphic on Washington Post.
MyLocalCrime can give you a good idea of crime in your area. For a more exact, substantial estimate of the crime rates in your area, talk to your sheriff's office or find information on their website.
Securing your cyber presence is just as important as locking your front door. Read this roundup of mobile and web privacy tips to learn more about how to do it.
Consumer Advocate provides some really substantial information on why home security systems are incredibly important to protecting your house from a break-in. The site also provides their rating of the top ten best DIY security systems based on ease of setup, security, and customer service availability so you can choose the best one for your home.
Wi-Fi home security cameras can sense motion and sound and are pretty easy to set up. Check out The Wire Cutter's evaluation of 15 different indoor Wi-Fi home security cameras to figure out which one to buy.
Home security systems can be expensive. Just like those security system signs, the sight of this fake security camera ($8.89) might deter someone from trying to get in.
Know Your Stuff is just one of the many free apps insurance companies have made available so that you can regularly update and save your home inventory. See a list on Techlicious.
Learn how to make this solar lantern to illuminate your house numbers on Shelterness.
Check out 17 Sneaky Products To Make You Feel A Whole Lot Safer for more ideas, including this stern gnome.