Scanners and digitizing services work great to turn your old photos and negatives into modern formats. They're also expensive. You can do the job yourself for free if you know the apps to use.

With the Windows 10 keylogger, Microsoft watches what you’re typing and saying and uses it to improve its service. Do you need this Big Tech powerhouse recording everything you do on your PC? Nope! 

Here’s how to put a stop to it:

• Go to the Start menu and open Settings.
• Select Privacy, then Diagnostics & feedback from the left pane.
• Turn off Improve inking and typing and Tailored experiences.
• Under Delete diagnostic data, tap Delete.

Want to see more Windows settings you should shut down? Read the list here.

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Recently a listener asked Kim if it's safe to store financial documents and other sensitive documents in the cloud. Just think about all the private information contained within your tax forms, employment applications, loan documents and more that you wouldn't want anyone else getting their hands on. We'll break down the safest way to store them all.

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Sometimes it feels like the world is throwing everything it has at you. To succeed, you need someone to guide you through. That’s what Dell Technologies Advisors do. They have the tech advice to help you navigate whatever challenges you’re up against — and get you safely to where you want to be.

I love finding smart ways to save you money. One easy one is cutting out the streaming services you pay for every month but don't use. I'll help you create an action plan to cut out what you don't use and maybe even score a free month of your favorite service.

Your router has a big job, carrying your internet signal to all the connected devices in your home. There’s a limit to what your old router can do, no matter how well you take care of it. Don't skip this tech tip if you can't remember the last time you replaced yours.

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Have you ever heard of tractor pulling? Popular in midwestern and southern states, powerful tractors pull a giant weight through the dirt and mud. Whoever pulls it the furthest the fastest wins. Now, that may sound basic, but the tech that goes into making these tractors is pretty incredible. These aren't the kind of machines you'll see plowing a field.