Long gone are the days of pretending like what we post, search for, or look at online is private. The internet is forever, and that includes your Google searches. If that makes you uncomfortable, we have good news. By taking a few steps, you can keep what you look for to yourself.

Have you noticed suggested links popping up when you open the Windows 10 Start menu? You can turn them off in a few clicks:

• Click the Start menu > Settings icon
• Click Personalization
• Click Start on the left-hand side of the pane
• Toggle the slider off to disable “Show suggestions occasionally in Start”

🙌 You’re almost there! Four more ways to clear the Start menu clutter.

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Don't do your finances alone. Online calculators can help you better understand where you are now to craft realistic plans for the future. You don't have to spend a ton of money on these calculators, either. Here are a few free options.

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.

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. 

Not only do you get continuous protection from the latest threats, their AI driven service, WebShield, blocks dangerous websites automatically, stopping threats before they reach you. Plus you can subscribe to data breach alerts and clear out old files with the Junk Cleaner. 

Do you have an old computer lying around? You can turn it into a home media server that holds all your movies, photos, music, and videos with the right free software. Luckily, a home media server is straightforward to set up. You just need a PC, a few other tools and a little ingenuity. We'll show you how.

Browsers and search engines distinguish themselves by speed, appearance, ease of use, security, privacy and customization options. If you use Windows 10 or 11, Edge and Bing come preinstalled. While Microsoft wants you to keep these as the default, you can change them. We'll show you how.

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Imagine winning millions in the lottery and the impact it would have on your life. Many people dream of instant riches, but one man took it upon himself to make sure it would really happen. So, how did he do it?