Cookies are small pieces of data that track your online activity. They aren't just lurking in your computer, though. Your smartphone's browser uses cookies, too, and they're cataloging more than you think. Kim shows you how to wipe them out.

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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Are you thinking about starting a business? Let me help. Here are three invaluable lessons that I learned along the way in building my successful company.

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Does your printer have enough ink for another year of work reports, tax forms and homework? If you print a lot or wish you could print a lot without worrying about ink, it’s important to have the right printer.

Epson is changing the game with its cartridge-free EcoTank printers that have supersized easy-to-fill ink tanks and come with a ridiculous amount of ink — enough to print thousands of pages! EcoTank makes it easy, so make the switch today.

Did you know you can set up VIP contacts on your iPhone? Doing so will help highlight the more important messages from the not-so-important ones. It's just one simple setting that you need to adjust, and we'll show you how.

You'd be shocked to find out exactly how much personal information about you is lurking online. Many people overshare on social media sites, but that's just one culprit. If you want to take back some of your privacy, I can help. I'll show you how to erase yourself from the internet. At least as much as possible.

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The universe is incomprehensibly enormous, and our tiny rock going around a giant gas ball is only one small part of it. But we know where the sun and Earth are, right? So, where is all this in the scope of the universe? This will really blow your mind.