Doing a quick Google search can help you find answers to nearly any question you can think of. Need a top-rated restaurant nearby? Google it. But there are specific searches that can lead you to bad places. Here are five things you should never search Google for.

Have an Amazon Echo at home? With Drop In, you can pop in on your speaker or one owned by a friend or family member who gives you access. It’s an excellent way to say hello without picking up the phone.

To enable Drop In:

• Open the Alexa app and tap Devices.
• Select Echo & Alexa, then select the device you want to use.
• Tap the settings icon in the top right corner, then choose Communications.
• Tap the toggle to enable Drop In and other communications.
• Tap Drop In to customize who can Drop In. You can select My Household to limit this to only devices on your account.

You can now use the Alexa app to pop into your Echo devices. In the app, tap Communicate at the bottom of the screen, then Drop In. Choose the device you want from the list.

🔈 Want more Echo tricks? Here are four other smart uses.

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The security system that keeps the bad guys out of your home is capable of a lot more than you realize. All it takes is a little creativity. We have three out-of-the-box ways to get more out of your security system — and a great recommendation if locking down your home is still on your to-do list.

Most tech issues take only 10 minutes to fix. You just need a tech pro who actually knows their stuff.

That’s where the great folks over at GetKimsHelp.com come in.

These tech support pros are patient and smart, and can help with your tech 24/7 — whether your computer is slow or you just don’t know how to hook up your new security cam. Their team can remote into your device and do it for you, so no trying to figure out complicated steps when something goes wrong. I vetted them myself, and it’s very safe to use. They get one-time access, then they can’t get on your machine again unless you know about it.

The best part? If they don’t fix your problem, you don’t pay!

I have a great gift idea: Digitize some of your old home movies. You can share copies with far-away family members or watch the footage during a get-together. It's not hard, either, with the right equipment. And if you're not up for DIY, I have a simple solution.

Whether it's a quick trip to the store or a cross-country roadtrip, gas prices add up fast. Yes, I'll show you how to find the best price at the pump — but the real trick here is a smart way to plan your trip so you're avoiding all that gas-guzzling stop and go traffic.

In the early days of rocket science, researchers wondered how an astronaut would communicate with Earth once they reached the moon. One scientist thought shining a bright light back to Earth was a good idea. Even though that was decades ago, that wasn't far off. Today, lasers are used for a variety of space communication, and how they work is incredible.