Google's Chromebook is a great portable device you can use for work, school or simply socializing. It's built around the Chrome OS and is typically cheaper and easier to use than a traditional macOS or Windows laptop. We've put together nine cool things a Chromebook can do that you may not have known about.

Your downloads folder can cause your computer to slow down significantly if you aren’t clearing it out regularly. Take the time to clear out your old downloads folder, files and other space hogs to speed up your computer.

Do it the old school way: Open up your downloads folder and sort by size. Find anything big you don’t need anymore and start deleting.

Have more to comb through? This guide will give you a ton of information on finding and removing old files on your PC, Mac and other devices.

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Looking for a new computer to elevate your home office to a higher level? Now's the best time to shop. Dell's going through a huge sale right now. You can get high-tech desktops, laptops and more for up to 45% off. You don't want to miss out on this!

The internet is full of junk. We find the good stuff for you, from helpful tools to get stuff done to the best apps and websites out there.

I don’t trust Big Tech and you shouldn’t, either. You’ve heard me say for years that free email services like Gmail or Yahoo aren’t really free. There’s a big price to pay — your privacy. These free email sites scan, analyze and save details of every email you send and receive, giving Big Tech a very intimate and detailed profile of you so they can easily sell your data to the highest bidder.

That’s why I use StartMail. With StartMail, I can send encrypted emails with one click, even if the recipient doesn’t use encryption. And StartMail never scans or analyzes your emails. Best of all, when you delete an email, it’s gone — forever.

Don’t trust Big Tech with your data and privacy.

Skimmers are devices installed on payment terminals that intercept the information on your card's magnetic strip. Shimmers take things a step further by reading the information on your card's security chip. We'll show you how to spot skimmers and give you some more secure payment alternatives.

Cookies gum up your browser, clog down internet speeds and sell your private data to the highest bidder. Whether you're on a desktop computer or smartphone, you can be sure cookies are tracking you. So how can you cut down on these trackers? And what about mobile browsers that block them completely? Here's everything you need to know!

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Catch up with Kim's national radio game show sensation, Brand New or Not True. Kim introduces three products: One is brand new, and the other two are totally fake. This week, Kim attempts to trick Danny in San Antonio, Texas. Will Kim be able to stump him? You can play along while you watch but remember, no cheating!