Take a look at your earbuds, and be honest. Are they ... pretty gross? Yeah, most of us neglect to clean them often enough, and all kinds of junk builds up over time. Instead of wiping them on your jeans and calling it good, give them a thorough cleaning. I'll show you how.

Alexa can do a whole lot you didn’t realize, like share a photo of you. Yes, really.

You can take and send a photo to a contact or Echo device with a screen, like the Echo Show.

• Open the Alexa app. tap Communicate > the Share camera icon.
• Tap Camera and take your selfie.
• Select a contact or device and tap Share.

🧊 That’s just the tip of the iceberg: 14 more Alexa commands to try

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Have you ever spent hundreds of dollars on a single bottle of pills? Sadly, even a great insurance plan may not be enough to cut costs. Luckily, we found an amazing website making affordable prescriptions possible. It helps you find deals on the medications you need. Best of all, it's easy to use — you don't even need to make an account!

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

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.

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Voice controls can help you do anything from set a timer to send a text message. But are you using voice controls with your smart TV? You may not realize how much you can accomplish in a few words. Use your voice to search for movies, turn the volume up and down, pause and more.

Did you know your phone has a built-in level? What about a camera feature that almost ensures you'll get the perfect photo every time? Yep, they're hidden right there in your iPhone or Android, no extra downloads or in-app purchases required. In this week's column, I'll show you how to get even more out of your smartphone.

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Even if you’re not exactly new to using an outdoor grill, not everyone has that knack for knowing exactly how well the meat is cooking. You could get a meat thermometer, but Weber has taken it a step further with a device that wirelessly connects to your phone. Not only does it tell the temperature, you get other alerts and built-in recipes. Is this smart grill gadget worth it?