There's nothing more annoying than spam clogging up your text messages or email inbox. Luckily, there are a lot of tools that can help you fight back. First up, there's a mistake commonly thought of as a helpful way to stop the onslaught. In reality, it will only attract more annoying messages. Make sure you're not doing this!

You know by now, the more online accounts you have, the more at risk you are when hackers come calling. With a new data breach around every corner, your usernames and passwords are in high demand.

You can delete your unwanted accounts, but that’s not always easy. Sites like Pinterest and Evernote are nearly impossible to erase from your digital life. Other sites hide their delete links, meaning you have to dig pretty deep to find them.

That’s where JustDelete.Me comes in. The site has a directory of links to get rid of hundreds of various accounts. This makes deleting old accounts so much easier.

Tap or click for directions and a link to start deleting.

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With the numerous security threats online like ransomware and dangerous viruses, it's crucial to keep your PC protected at all times. We've got amazing tips, including how to update your OS, creating stronger passwords, and more that will help keep your system infection-free and running smoothly.

Get Android tips, tricks and updates to your inbox twice a week. Coming up soon: How to hide files and folders on your PC. Handy!

I do my best to stay healthy. I work out every day, eat well … but I have a few secrets, too. For a healthy heart and more energy, I love SuperBeets.

SuperBeets Heart Chews give you all the fabulous healthy heart benefits of eating beets, but without the hassle of juicing. They combine non-GMO beets with grapeseed extract, which is clinically shown to be twice as effective at supporting normal blood pressure as a healthy lifestyle alone. And better blood pressure means more energy — without the jittery caffeine or stimulants.

Do what I did and support your heart health with delicious SuperBeets chews!

Due to many reasons, you might find your Android phone repeatedly crashing and restarting. Unfortunately, this terribly frustrating problem is a relatively common complaint. The good news is that not all hope is lost, as various solutions can help get your device back up and running.

The apps you choose to download are supposed to be fun and help with productivity. Unfortunately, many malicious apps are hiding in plain sight on official app stores these days. I've compiled a list of bad apps that you need to delete ASAP to protect your digital life.

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You're watching the first hour of The Kim Komando Show, recorded Feb. 26, 2021. Find out why the very niche website, chess.com, has suddenly exploded in popularity with millions of users worldwide. Plus, it’s no surprise that apps like Gmail collect a lot of data, but now you can see just what Google is taking thanks to Apple’s new privacy labels on iPhones. And hear Alexa’s hilarious response to a child’s question.

A report from the National Retail Federation says 31% of surveyed retailers noticed a big increase in organized retail crime last year. Home Depot is especially sick and tired of dealing with thieves. That’s why it’s testing tech that can turn off stolen tools. 🔨

That’s right: Company officials plan to insert chips into power tools in DeWalt and Milwaukee brand tools. Once a customer makes a purchase, Bluetooth technology activates the tools. But if you steal it ... tough luck using that fancy drill you snatched! 💥