Getting your kid a new device this holiday season? Here are some things you should teach them to stay safe online and protect ...

This holiday season, local authorities are sharing tips on how to stay safe while you're shopping this holiday season, whether online or in person. A Florida town and its very expensive legal fight to ...

The Harmattan has arrived. That dusty, dry wind sweeping across Nigeria from the Sahara deserts brings more than a picturesque glow to our mornings and evenings. Its arrival is felt in the scratch of ...

With frigid temperatures close to zero, bodies of water become ice covered, tempting skaters, fishermen and women and other outdoor enthusiasts to venture onto the surface. Beware. Ice that may appear ...

While most dogs are happy family companions, there are situations, including encountering new people during the holidays, that can frighten or upset the nicest of dogs, according to the Best Friends ...

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- Cold weather presents unique challenges, and older Americans are particularly vulnerable. With "feels-like" temperatures dropping to single digits, health experts are urging ...

It's only December, but our area has already seen its fair share of wintry weather. On Wednesday, the roads were snowy and slushy, and Thursday some parts of the Poconos saw snow squalls. The best way ...

A potentially fatal winter danger is hiding in plain sight and can strike nearly any unsuspecting victim. Across the U.S. each year, an estimated 1 million people are injured from slipping on ice and ...

Hiking in winter? Here's how to stay safe Hiking in the off-season can often come with great benefits — quieter trails and atmospheric, seasonal landscapes, in particular — however, it can also mean ...

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 ...

It's the time of year to bundle up your kids if they'll let you, wrapping them in thick layers of wool, cotton and fleece to fight off the elements. But did you know it can be dangerous for young ...

There's a fundamental question you can ask of both the internet and real life: "How do I enjoy my time here without taking unnecessary risks?" In grass-touching meatspace, you can cut out processed ...