Google's suite of apps is popular and easy to use, but the tech giant is secretly (or sometimes openly) collecting data from countless devices and users. We'll show you five ways Google is tracking you and what you can do about it.

Do you send texts with Siri or Google Assistant? It’s a big time saver. You can use built-in dictation on your computer, too.

It’s super simple on a Windows PC.

On a Mac, it requires a bit more setup.

Pro tip: For best results, be sure to speak your desired punctuation. You may start an email with, “Hey there Kim comma I love your radio show period.”

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How much personal information do you have on your home computer? Probably quite a bit. What about your laptop and smartphone? Whether it be financial information, personal data, family photos or even priceless conversations and voicemails on your phone, protecting your data from hackers and device crashes is imperative. Back up your information with the one company Kim uses and trusts to give her peace of mind.

The internet is full of junk. We find the good stuff for you, from helpful tools to get stuff done to the best apps and websites out there.

If you have 30 free minutes, you never have to worry about a break-in at home ever again. That is how quick and easy it is to set up a new security system from SimpliSafe.

It’s the kind of thing that’s so easy you can do it during a Netflix binge, watching the game — or listening to a certain radio show. With SimpliSafe, you don’t just get an arsenal of cameras and sensors; you get the best professional monitors in the business, too. With fast, free shipping, by this time next week, you and your whole family can go to bed knowing you’re protected.

A life hack makes your life easier. Makes sense, right? Whether it's a product, feature or method, saving time and money is always good. We rounded up 11 smart home gadgets that make life hacking a breeze.

Most of us probably take for granted the fact that we have good hearing. But there are millions of others who are not as fortunate. Where we can turn up the volume on a mobile game or video, hard of hearing people struggle. To help solve this problem, Google has developed live captioning that works with almost all apps.

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While some argue our internet freedoms are under attack in the U.S., it’s nothing compared to what’s happening in other countries since the pandemic began. Plus, there’s a new customer service scam you need to know about before it drains your bank account. And, if you’re tired of those non-stop Zoom meetings, you’re not alone.

Most of us hate mosquitos. They’re annoying and they love biting us — plus, they spread diseases. But what if we can turn these obnoxious bugs into a helpful asset instead of a hindrance? 🦟

Down in the Florida Keys, a biotech company decided to do just that. Oxitec teamed up with the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District to release genetically modified mosquitoes into the world. The kicker: These bugs are designed to fight illnesses instead of spread them. How wild is that? 😲

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