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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

But even with all that loyalty, there are a few Google Maps features I keep safely turned off. Some because they don’t fit ...

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 ...

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 ...

Maybe you recently moved to a new city, or your job has changed, and now you are having trouble reaching your destinations on time. It would be very helpful if you used Google Maps for directions. It ...

A user noticed Google Maps showing a live travel time in the Home chip below the search bar. The chip appears when you’re not at home, but this is the first time we’ve seen it display a travel time.