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!

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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A virtual private network, or VPN, is a layer of protection between your devices and the internet. Every week, Kim gets questions from listeners and readers about how that protection works and what a VPN can and can't do. If you want to know more about protecting your privacy online, look no further.

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Remember how quick and responsive your PC was when you first got it? Over time, junk files, hidden applications and out-of-date drivers build up to make your computer slower and slower.

CCleaner is the easy-to-use solution, with millions of downloads worldwide making it the No. 1 tool for optimizing your PC. The most powerful version, CCleaner Professional, not only detects and removes junk but also temporarily freezes apps until you need them and updates software drivers to make your PC faster. Plus, you can choose to clean your online browsing activity automatically for extra privacy.

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Cybercriminals prey on you being caught off guard. If you're not aware of their tricks, it's so much easier to fall for them. That's why I'm giving you an inside look at how the mind of a hacker works — and how you can use that thinking to keep yourself safe.

Built-in smart assistants let you use voice commands on iPhone or Android. You can quickly locate photos of your favorite people or furry friends or take a screenshot without using your hands. Here are a few ways Siri and Google Assistant make life easier.

Twitter is full of trolls and politics. Not my page, though. Come say hi and learn a thing or two.

We all know the classic image of a raindrop. It has a circular figure with a pointy top. But, it turns out raindrops come in many shapes. Even more interesting, when scientists researched them, they discovered raindrops can help predict weather patterns. So what do these newfound shapes actually mean?