Your inbox gets more cluttered by the day, but don't feel intimidated! You can get a handle on things with just a few easy-to-follow steps, such as creating labels and keeping a burner email address. Here are five tips to help you start the new year with a leaner, meaner inbox.

Online translation is more powerful than ever. Just type what you want in one language and Google instantly translates it into another language for free.

But how do you know if the Google translation is really what you meant to say, especially for important notes? It's not smart to rely on Google Translate without taking one extra step:

• After you translate what you wanted to say into another language, save the text. Open a new tab in your browser, paste the text and translate the foreign language text back into English. You might need to change a few words to get the translation just right. 

🔍 Speaking of the tech giant, Google knows what you type, watch and say – unless you take these steps.

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Backing up your data is incredibly important. Otherwise, a single cyberattack could cost you all your essential files. That's why we'll tell you how often you should back up your data. Follow these rules to protect yourself against ransomware and other dangerous attacks.

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

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Couponing is much easier than it was 20 years ago. Back then, we had to grab the scissors and cut up newspapers. Now, you can save hundreds of dollars each month with couponing apps on your iPhone or Android. If you're ready to dive in, we can help. Here are ways to save big on your monthly necessities.

Sharing a PDF is as easy as any other file, but signing one is a different story. While you have some options, why not go with the company that invented the PDF? You may think you need to pay to use Adobe Acrobat, but there's another way. We'll show you the free and easy way to work on PDFs.

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Switzerland has long been known as a neutral country. They stayed out of World War II and the Cold War. But how did they remain protected, especially when Axis powers surrounded them? It turns out they just kept digging.