Never underestimate the cruel things cybercriminals can do. Cyberattack victims have told me about hackers who tormented them for years. If you don't take these cybersecurity steps, you could open the door to digital stalkers.

Wouldn’t it be nice to know how crowded an area is before going? You can with Google Maps. 

• Just open the app and navigate to your destination. 
• Zoom in or out until you see highlighted patches with a “busyness” indicator. It’ll say something like “Not busy,” “Busier than usual” or “As busy as it gets.”
• Tapping on the Busy area label will bring up a chart that shows how busy the area is at different times of day, along with a directory of nearby restaurants, shops and recreational places. 

🕒 This is a really smart way to find the best time to stop by a store you’ve been meaning to check out. The busy indicators work for restaurants, too. Check out more Google Maps tricks.

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So you want to protect your home with security cameras. Great choice! Keep an eye out for red flags when you're shopping. Make sure you pick a security camera with end-to-end encryption, two-factor authentication and a good brand reputation.

You can hear my show this weekend on 430+ top radio stations throughout the United States, streaming in your favorite radio app, and available as a podcast you can listen to any time at GetKim.com.

You probably have thousands of photos on your phone eating up space, and you want to preserve those memories. IDrive is the perfect solution for backing up and protecting all your precious photos and videos. Use it to back up all your devices: PCs, Macs, servers, iPhones, Android phones and more. Sync everything to one account.

IDrive is like an insurance policy for your data. Plans start at less than $7 a month.

How much can a big-box retailer save you? If you know how to work it, you can save plenty without compromising on quality. It's not just about free samples, either. Your prescriptions, tires and weekly dinner menu can be had at steep discounts. Here's how to get the most out of a Sam's Club or Costco membership.

How would you like to know all the historical events associated with your birthday? We've found a website that collects all the fun facts about important events from the day of your birth. It's an entertaining way to find out what famous people and events are associated with your birthday, all in one simple query.

Get Android tips, tricks and updates to your inbox twice a week. Coming up soon: How to hide files and folders on your PC. Handy!

Have you ever thought about the history of ketchup? This tangy, sweet, slightly spicy condiment can add zest to any meal. But how did it become so widely loved, and how long has it been around?