As with human illnesses, tech ailments are easier to treat when you catch them early. Your devices are comprised of multiple parts that are each vulnerable to different problems. You don't need to be a tech expert to diagnose most issues, however. We'll show you how to identify common problems and take care of them before they get worse.

You spent at least a hundred bucks on a pair of Apple AirPods … and then you lose one. If this happens when you’re out and about, there’s a good chance you’ll need to pony up $70 for a replacement.

What about at home? I lose mine more often than I’d like to admit. Luckily, AirPods are easy to find with this simple trick:

• Open the Find My app on your iPhone and tap the devices tab. If your wayward AirPod still has power and is within Bluetooth range, it should show up on the list with the location.
• Tap on Play Sound and start listening for the AirPods to make a noise. It’ll get louder over a two-minute period. Once you’ve found the missing one, just tap Stop.
• If both AirPods are inside the charging case, they won’t play a sound. That’s when you’ll have to rely on the mapped location that shows up in your app.

🎵 Get more out of your tiny sound system: 9 clever Apple AirPods tricks.

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You've password-protected your computer, installed antivirus and maybe even checked your home network for intruders. But there's a good chance when you were going down the cybersecurity checklist, you didn't think about your printer. That can really come back to bite you. We've got the steps to take.

Choosing new tech is stressful. That's why our genius IT team built a smart tool to help you out. Try our laptop selector quiz and find the perfect model for the next time you're ready to upgrade.

Angi puts everything you need to tackle projects right in the palm of your hand. When you download the Angi app, you can find a professional to fix an emergency leak in minutes. Planning a renovation? Angi will match you with the best contractor for the job. You can even schedule seasonal jobs, like an AC tuneup, or routine maintenance, like lawn care. Angi even lets you pay securely through its app once your home project is done. How easy is that?

Taking care of your home has never been this straightforward. Get Angi, your home for everything home.

Every Google account comes with 15GB of free storage. That seems like a fair amount, but users have recently seen available space mysteriously shrink. We'll explain what's happening and what might be behind shrinking storage space.

There are many browsers to choose from, each offering its own take on viewing the internet. Choose your browser based on aesthetics, ease of use, compatibility and customization options, but privacy should be at the top of your list. We'll show you how the most popular browsers handle your privacy and what changes you can make in the settings.

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You're watching the first hour of The Kim Komando Show, recorded Feb. 5, 2021. Are you ready to start flying again? You might need a digital health passport before taking that next family vacation. Plus, an Apple car could be coming sooner than later with a new automaker partnership. And find out how Instagram influencers trick their followers with fake vacation photos and Airbnb rentals.

Do you love the smell of gasoline? A premium gas fragrance from Ford recreates the strong, chemical smell with a unique blend of:

• Almondy benzaldehyde (which smells like a car's interior) 
• Para-Cresol (a rubbery smell)
• Blue ginger, lavender and geranium
• Sandalwood
• A mysterious "animal element" to evoke the scent of horses 🐴

This was just a marketing stunt for its new car, though, so it seems like there’s no way to get your hands on this mysterious concoction. We know, you must be so disappointed!