Do you only use Google Maps for navigating from one place to another? You're missing out on many shiny features that can make travel easier. For instance, you can superimpose directions over your path while you're walking. You can even use it to find parking spots. Here are 10 helpful features you'll use all the time.

Facebook tracks your activity to target you with ads, recommend groups and more. Beyond that, Facebook receives data from its partners to target you further. So when you visit a site or use another app, your activity there can be shared with Facebook. You can reduce your exposure by reviewing and changing some security settings. We'll show you how.

You know your phone buzzes and beeps when you get a notification, but did you realize you can set up a silent notification that flashes a light for those times you need to keep quiet? That's one just one hidden iPhone setting in my latest column. I've got 10 killer features you didn't know were there — along with steps to set them up.

Tax time is here, and I know you're probably already dreading all that work. Scanning invoices, receipts and other documents can get annoying, but when you know exactly how to do it, it's not so bad. I've got easy ways to get the job done on your smartphone and computer — without having to buy any new equipment or apps.