Here's when it's safe to share your Social Security Number and what to do if your private info was exposed in a data breach. Dan was a writer on CNET's How-To and Thought Leadership teams.

While the Galaxy S25 Ultra and the regular S25 and S25 Plus are now available, we are still waiting for more details about the Edge phone, which is set for release later this year. This story is ...

If you are a recent immigrant to the U.S., an international student or another noncitizen and don't have a Social Security number (SSN), you may still be able to apply for a credit card with an ...

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) reiterated its plans to walk back proposed cuts to its phone services ... SSA and change their direct deposit number. The updated SSA policy has eased ...

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Among Australian phone users, camera quality is one of the most in-demand features, with shoppers looking to impressive smartphones for how well they can snap an image. But it's easy to get ...

If you’ve ever used your personal phone number to run a business, you’ve probably thought it was a mistake at least once or twice. Spam calls, privacy concerns, and work-life balance issues are all ...

you can dial *69 to trace the number—and name and address if listed in a public database—to reveal more information about the caller's identity. This will help you figure out who called, even if the ...