If your digital life needs a little TLC, here's some good news. We're here with five intelligent strategies you can use to tidy up your tech. Here are a few cleaning secrets and simple methods that can clear out the junk, sort the clutter and free up space.

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 longer we use our tech, the more digital junk that accumulates. Instead of ignoring it and dealing with slowdowns, do something about it. If you use a Windows PC, don't miss this. I have a quick action plan for cleaning up all the files you truly don't need anymore.

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Each week, I do my best to give you smart advice to stay safe from cybercriminals, snoops, and other bad actors. But what if I told you YOU might be doing something illegal online without even realizing it? I'm willing to bet you have done at least one thing on this list. Read up and stay safe out there!

Google Chrome is the most popular browser out there, and it's a solid choice. But no tech product comes out of the box with all the best security settings switched on. Here's how to make Chrome more security and privacy friendly. It will only take a few minutes, so don't skip this one!

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Magnets can lift heavy objects and create strong electrical fields. They are truly a marvel of modern science and technology. But how strong can they get? Get ready to be amazed by the strength and capabilities of the strongest magnets humans have ever made.