Whatever their intentions, people close to you may be spying on you by reading your private conversations. They don't need hacking experience to invade your privacy and intercept text messages. Here's how to check if you're being spied on and what to do about it.

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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If you've ever given away an old device, donated one to charity or sold one, you might have put your personal information in jeopardy. If you don't 100% wipe that device, no matter how sure you are or how safe you feel, there may still be recoverable data on it.

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This is it. The putt to win the tournament. If you sink it, the championship is yours. But on your backswing, your hat falls over your eyes. Is this how you're running your business? Poor visibility because you're still relying on spreadsheets and outdated finance software?

To see the full picture, you need to upgrade to NetSuite by Oracle. Gain visibility and control of your financials, inventory, HR, planning, budgeting and more. With NetSuite, you can automate your processes and close your books in no time while staying well ahead of your competition. Approximately 93% of surveyed businesses increased their visibility and control after upgrading to NetSuite. Over 32,000 businesses already use NetSuite.

For better or worse, Google has its hands in just about every aspect of our digital lives. While I often focus on security and privacy tips to keep your info safe, every now and then it's worth looking at smart tools the search giant has to make life a little easier. Here's one you may not have heard of: Google Collections. It's a simple way to compile everything from vacation plans to house renovation ideas all in one handy place — no Pinterest account required.

If you use Google regularly, you know just how much of your info the tech giant has its hands on. Here's the good news: You can delete a lot of that data if you know where to look. I'll walk you through a few steps to take back some of your privacy.

Twitter is full of trolls and politics. Not my page, though. Come say hi and learn a thing or two.

Geckos can climb walls and hang from ceilings with ease. They do this without using any adhesive or fine hair, instead relying on their incredibly complex feet. These little creatures can grip flat surfaces and even support their entire bodies with only one toe. What if scientists could recreate these feet for use in robotics?