Drop that trash bag. Just because you don't want what's inside in your home doesn't mean you should throw it away. As they say, one person's trash is another's treasure. We've got a few ideas about turning older stuff into cash.

Need help remembering things? Your phone is the perfect assistant. 

• If you have an Android phone, Google Assistant certainly works, but you can also download the Google Keep app. Use it to create voice memos, make lists and capture ideas. Neat feature? Say you put “buy a rake” on a list. When you’re at the home improvement store, you’ll get a location-based reminder.
• If you have an iPhone, use the Reminders app and tell Siri what to remember. It works best when you give a time or location to the commands. For example, say, “Hey Siri, remind me to listen to The Kim Komando Show on Saturdays at 10 a.m.”

🙈 You might not want a reminder of everything, though. Here’s how to hide people and pics you don’t want popping up in your Google Photos timeline.

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Smart doorbells are a no-brainer if you're looking to secure your home and make tech work for you. But it goes far beyond just seeing who's at the door. We'll dive into some helpful and unexpected ways you can use your smart doorbell. You'll wonder why you weren't doing these all along.

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

Does your printer have enough ink for another year of work reports, tax forms and homework? If you print a lot or wish you could print a lot without worrying about ink, it’s important to have the right printer.

Epson is changing the game with its cartridge-free EcoTank printers that have supersized easy-to-fill ink tanks and come with a ridiculous amount of ink — enough to print thousands of pages! EcoTank makes it easy, so make the switch today.

You lug your suitcase into your rental, flop onto the couch and look up to see ... a surveillance camera. Now what? I've got the questions to ask before you book and the steps to take once you arrive at your destination. Plus, I'll tell you exactly what to say to the police if you find cameras you weren't expecting.

Advertisers watch what you do and where you go online. It's all about being able to target you with ads you're more likely to click on. If that bothers you, good news: Kim has steps for one way to stop some of the spying.

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You may have heard the old adage, "Video games will rot your brain." While this may be true if you are continuously playing a mindless mobile game, it turns out scientists believe some aspects of video games can actually help us become more social and better problem solvers — and even help positively develop a child's mind. But how?