By now, you probably know that Google is tracking you all over the internet. But you might not know just how much it's collecting on you. From location history to YouTube searches, Google knows a startling amount about you. Here's how to take your privacy back.

You remember to clear your cluttered computer from time to time, but what about your smartphone? Our phones are essentially handheld computers, and when they overflow with useless information, their operations can also slow down. Think overburdened call logs, search history, and saved texts.

For Android users, try Clean Master or Magic Toolbox. You can use these apps to clean out junk files, clean your cache, delete cookies, wipe out temporary files. Note: Both are free to use but ad-supported.

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iPhones don’t have an equivalent app, but clearing your cache is simple. Tap or click here and scroll down to “Clear that cache.”

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If you want to keep your Mac or PC safe, you need to check your security features every now and then. Here are a few steps you can take to protect your system from viruses, ransomware, phishing schemes and many other cybersecurity threats.

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With Roku's mobile app, you can control your Roku device and TV, use voice commands, type in searches faster, find your lost remote, add Siri support and more. The app is available for free on both iOS and Android. We'll show you how to use the app to get more out of your streaming experience.

When the internet goes out and you're desperate to finish that great article you found online the other day, you're out of luck. Or are you? If you saved the webpage as a PDF ahead of time, you can access internet files — even without an internet connection! Here's what you need to do.

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Cracks of lightning followed by booms of thunder are sure to send your pets cowering under the blankets. But there's a form of electricity even more powerful than regular lightning. It’s called a superbolt, and scientists are just starting to figure out exactly what it is and why it occurs.