Give your loved ones — or yourself — the gift of privacy. This year, take a few minutes to do a smartphone privacy and security tune-up. It'll only take a few minutes, and I'll walk you through all the steps.

Apple’s AirPods are small, making them easy to lose. And replacing one costs $69 for the base model and $89 for a single AirPod Pro. Ouch!

Accidents happen, but misplacing an AirPod doesn’t mean it’s gone forever. Just open the Find My app on your iPhone, iPad or Mac, then tap the Devices tab and choose AirPods.

🕵️‍♀️ Insider secret: You’ll only see one AirPod location at a time on the map. If it pinpoints the one that’s not missing, put it back in the charging case, then refresh the map to show the location of the one you can’t find.

Easy, right? While we’re on the topic, here are four simple ways to customize your Apple AirPods.

🌽 Looking for other buds for your ears? Here are the top five true wireless earbuds for music and podcast lovers.

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Understatement of the day: Running a small business is tough. There's always more to do, and the bills never stop coming. We're here to help you out with a few great resources that won't cost a thing, hand-selected by Kim and the team. Put your wallet away and scan this list. You're sure to find something useful.

Over on my Instagram page, I share photos of my life. I keep my profile private, but I'll add you!

If you’ve thought about protecting your home with security but have been waiting for the right time, it's now! For a limited time, Kim's listeners can get 40% off SimpliSafe’s award-winning home security system. When a threat is detected, SimpliSafe's monitoring professionals promptly contact you and dispatch first responders to your home — even if you're away or unable to respond. The best part: 24/7 professional monitoring costs under $1 per day. That’s less than half the cost of ADT’s traditional professional installed plans.

If you're losing connection or have a spotty Wi-Fi signal in certain areas of your home, you might be able to fix the issue with help from a few simple tips and tricks.

Do you love taking pictures, but struggle to find the right look? We've got a few great techniques you can use to take better photos in the great outdoors. Start by pulling out the best camera you've got — your smartphone camera.

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.

Every airport has its own specific three-letter code. Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is PHX, for example, and Denver International Airport is DEN. It turns out that the way these codes are assigned is much more complicated than just abbreviating the city or state. If you fly to Montreal, Canada the call sign is YUL. Why is this and how does the system work?