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I have some tips to save cash shopping on Amazon that you can use all year. Did you know there's a free account that will give you access to deals not even Prime members get? Plus, spot sales like you're walking down the virtual discount aisle.

Google’s tracking is invasive. There’s no denying that. But sometimes it’s really handy, too.

You can check Google Maps for details about upcoming events like flights, restaurant and hotel reservations, and car rentals. It pulls this information from messages you’ve received in Gmail. You must be signed into Google with Web & App Activity turned on. 

Here’s how it works:

• Open Google Maps and tap Saved in the bottom menu row.
• Tap Reservations and select an item for more information.
• You can also type the following terms into the search box: my reservations, my flights or my hotels.

The Web & App Activity setting is just one of many worth trying. Here’s how to see more personal details Google knows about you (and how to erase them).

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If you send a lot of emails with attachments, you've probably gotten the dreaded "Your files are too large" error message. Depending on the file, you have a few different shrinking strategies to try out. Here's our easy guide to reducing the size of PDF, TIFF, PNG, JPG, DOC and DOCX files.

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

The more we rely on our devices for work, school and our personal lives, the more we have to lose. Whether it’s bank accounts, personal data, photos, conversations — there’s just so much to preserve and protect. That’s why I recommend TotalAV’s industry-leading security suite. It’s easy to use and offers the best protection in the business. In fact, they’ve received the renowned VB100 award for detecting more than 99% of malware samples for the last three years in a row.

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We love Google Translate, but its results can be questionable, at best. DeepL Translate uses the power of AI to bridge the gap between you and any document or text block you'd like to translate. Try it for yourself; it's free to use, but the premium version offers much more.

The deadline for filing your federal tax return is Tuesday, April 18. But you don't have to wait until the last minute. You can start filing your taxes electronically right now with helpful tax software. We'll break down four popular options to help you get started.

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

YouTube car-crashing duo arrested, Amazon Sidewalk network's security risks. Plus, Amazon's latest feature alerts you about frequently returned items. I show you how your smartphone can be a lifesaver. Also, TikTok's strange warning about Fruit Roll-Ups (Hint: It's about plastic). Matt explores the weirdest and best subreddits. Allie shares some effortless ways to make money from the comfort of your couch — no hair brushing required.