You can connect third-party apps and services to your Microsoft account for easy logins and information syncing. While convenient, you may build many connections over the years, which could constitute a security risk. Here's how to manage apps connected to your Microsoft account and remove the ones you no longer need.

Google’s tracking is invasive. There’s no denying that. But sometimes it’s really handy, too.

You can check Google Maps for details about upcoming events like flights, restaurant and hotel reservations, and car rentals. It pulls this information from messages you’ve received in Gmail. You must be signed into Google with Web & App Activity turned on. 

Here’s how it works:

• Open Google Maps and tap Saved in the bottom menu row.
• Tap Reservations and select an item for more information.
• You can also type the following terms into the search box: my reservations, my flights or my hotels.

The Web & App Activity setting is just one of many worth trying. Here’s how to see more personal details Google knows about you (and how to erase them).

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Do the photos on your computer look nothing like the photos you print? It's time to tweak your monitor's calibration. And while you're at it, do the same for your printer. We'll show you how.

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Small businesses have unique needs, and it’s more important than ever to have the right people on your team. That’s why I trust LinkedIn Jobs to help. LinkedIn Jobs matches your open role with qualified candidates and puts your post in front of members every day so you can hire the right person faster. Find the perfect fit for your business with LinkedIn Jobs.

Have you ever needed to send a text, but your phone wasn't handy? Good news. Now you can easily send texts right from your PC or Mac. We'll show you how.

Ever get that feeling someone knows more than they should? You might have a snoop on your hands. In my latest column, I'll share how to tell if someone is sneaking a peek at your messages.

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If you have ever seen a hummingbird, you may have noticed the bright colors on its stomach or how it appears to change shades in the light. This is called Iridescence, and many animals have it. The change of color comes from how light is reflected off their bodies. But why do animals have this ability, and what makes it an evolutionary benefit?