Don't forget that Alexa is always listening. Your handy device that makes life easier is recording and storing your private conversations. If you're worried about someone hacking your Echo, we have some good news. There are some essential privacy settings you can take advantage of. Here's how to get started.

Have you noticed suggested links popping up when you open the Windows 10 Start menu? You can turn them off in a few clicks:

• Click the Start menu > Settings icon
• Click Personalization
• Click Start on the left-hand side of the pane
• Toggle the slider off to disable “Show suggestions occasionally in Start”

🙌 You’re almost there! Four more ways to clear the Start menu clutter.

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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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You probably have thousands of photos on your phone eating up space, and you want to preserve those memories. IDrive is the perfect solution for backing up and protecting all your precious photos and videos. Use it to back up all your devices: PCs, Macs, servers, iPhones, Android phones and more. Sync everything to one account. 

IDrive is like an insurance policy for your data. Plans start at less than $7 a month.

Your webcam has probably gotten plenty of use during the rise of virtual conferences and meetups, but it's capable of doing so much more. From home security to party enhancers, your webcam has many uses beyond video calls. We'll show you eight ways to get more out of this versatile piece of tech.

Remember when phonebooks the size of Manhattan landed on your doorstep? Those days are long gone, so how do you actually look up someone's phone number now? It's even trickier than you may think, especially finding cellphone numbers. We're here to help with four smart ways to find anyone's number online.

Over on my Instagram page, I share photos of my life. I keep my profile private, but I'll add you!

Robots are becoming a part of our daily lives more and more. So, does that mean they will replace you at your job and take over the world? Well, probably not. But these misconceptions are just a couple of examples of what people wrongly believe about robots.