Fun fact: Google processes around 40,000 searches every second. That's about 3.5 billion searches per day. When you're looking for something, you want to get to it fast. That's why you need to know a few tricks of the trade to narrow things down and get more out of Google.

Dottie from Boston, Massachusetts, loves to go on long walks with her partner. Unfortunately, that means she sometimes loses her phone while enjoying the scenery. She asked me for the best app for tracking down her lost Android.

I suggested Google Find My Device. By installing this app on a trusted person’s phone, you can use Google Maps to find your way back to your lost Android. You can even secure the device to make sure strangers aren’t sneaking through your secrets.

Even better, you can add a message for anyone who finds your phone, letting them know where to find you. In a worst-case scenario, you can even erase the device. (Hopefully, you’ll find it before you start considering that, though.)

Download the app here for Android.

I didn't forget about you, iPhone owners. Here's how to find your lost device.

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There are lots of greedy people out there reaching for your data and web history: Hackers, advertisers and even your internet service provider. A VPN is a great line of defense in the fight for online privacy. But you shouldn't go with just any option. We've got the intel on what to look for.

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Sometimes it feels like the world is throwing everything it has at you. To succeed, you need someone to guide you through. That’s what Dell Technologies Advisors do. They have the tech advice to help you navigate whatever challenges you’re up against — and get you safely to where you want to be.

In our digital world, it's your responsibility to maintain your privacy. Believe me, Big Tech companies aren't going to do it for you. In this week's column, I put together five ways you can shut out greedy advertisers, shut down location tracking and more. These are steps well worth your time.

Your tech slow you down — dealing with a slow laptop, responding to all those emails, scrolling notifications — or it can speed things up. If you want to make the most of your time and your devices, this column is a must-read. I'll show you how to get all your email in one spot, track your tax refund, and stop email spam.

When you own your own business, you're the CEO, the marketer, the IT person and the data analyst. Don't go it alone. Get Kim's must-read small biz tips every week.

Ask someone young what they want to do when they grow up, and there's a good chance YouTuber is at the top of their list. The dream is creating cool videos and getting paid for it. Simple, right? It turns out, there's a lot more that goes into making money on YouTube than just filming.