Every time you share your email address, you open your inbox to junk mail. You can unsubscribe and mark messages as spam, but there's a way to skip these steps entirely. A burner email address lets you keep your primary address private and your inbox free of clutter. Here's how to set one up.

Is your phone nearby? Grab it and go to your home screen. Press your finger down on an app icon. You’ll probably see a little menu pop up that lets you take action right there.

Neat, right? This works on your computer, too. Right-click on a program that’s in your taskbar or on your dock. Give it a try with your most used apps, and I’ll bet you’ll find some new shortcuts.

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Some text messages are important enough to save forever. You can back up the messages you don't want to lose using your phone's built-in features, or you can turn to third-party support. We will show you some options to back up your messages from your Android phone or iPhone to your computer, the cloud and more.

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Remember how quick and responsive your PC was when you first got it? Over time, junk files, hidden applications and out-of-date drivers build up to make your computer slower and slower.

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If you want to save money on electronics, Amazon is a great place to shop. But you'll want to avoid overspending on extended warranties or buying no-name electronics from third-party sellers. Those are some surefire ways to overspend. Here are a few more mistakes to avoid.

I remember slipping a phone into my son's pocket when he was 4 years old and starting preschool. This time was way before school shootings were in the headlines. Today, I want to help keep the children in your family safe and it goes far behind cellphones. I encourage you to read and share this with the people you love.

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Almost every tech gadget we use in our daily lives has some sort of microchip inside it. TVs, thermostats and even toasters rely on microchips to work efficiently. Microchips are made using sand, but how do we go from a pile of grains to a tiny little computer? The answer? With a ton of work.