Google Maps and Apple Maps made travel easier than ever before. Most people just use them to get from point A to point B, but they can do a lot more. Here are 10 secret GPS features you can use to make the most of your favorite navigation app.

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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If you're taking blood pressure medication, you know it can be pretty expensive. That's why we're sharing a few medication-free ways to lower your blood pressure. After that, you'll get a secret trick that can save you a ton of money on your medication.

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Angi puts everything you need to tackle projects right in the palm of your hand. When you download the Angi app, you can find a professional to fix an emergency leak in minutes. Planning a renovation? Angi will match you with the best contractor for the job. You can even schedule seasonal jobs, like an AC tuneup, or routine maintenance, like lawn care. Angi even lets you pay securely through its app once your home project is done. How easy is that?

Taking care of your home has never been this straightforward. Get Angi, your home for everything home.

There are all kinds of hidden Easter eggs in your phone, from small but useful features to entire apps you'll never see on your home screen. In this week's column, I'll reveal the best hidden apps in your iPhone or Android, starting with one I use all the time: The secret magnifying glass that helps you read the smallest type without pulling out a pair of glasses.

Apple's recent versions of iOS have one standout feature you have to use: A simple indicator that shows you exactly which app is accessing your camera or microphone. I'll show you how it works. Don't worry, Android users — I've got you covered too.

Choosing new tech is stressful. That's why our genius IT team built a smart tool to help you out. Try our laptop selector quiz and find the perfect model for the next time you're ready to upgrade.

The Earth's magnetic field helps protect us from things like cosmic rays and solar flares. But you may have heard that its poles flip every few hundred thousand years, and it will be a massive disaster for all of us. This isn’t necessarily true, but the reality of this phenomenon is more impressive than you may think.