You have hundreds, if not thousands, of text messages stored in your phone. When you need information from a conversation, you can do one of two things: scroll for eternity to find it or perform a search. You can search your text messages for a word or phrase in seconds. Here's how.

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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Not only are car issues costly, but they also come with dreaded auto repair upsells. Many mechanics try to convince you to buy services you might not need. Arm yourself with knowledge ahead of time, so you aren't pressured into overspending the next time you need repairs.

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What are you feeding your dog? Chances are, even if it’s premium or organic dog food, it contains 50% to 64% processed cereal byproducts with little nutritional value. For 45+ years, Dr. Marty Goldstein has been a pioneer in pet nutrition. Nature’s Blend is a premium freeze-dried, raw dog food made in North America, designed to mimic what your dog would eat in the wild. Get this: 81% of the food is made from real cuts of raw turkey, raw beef, raw salmon and raw organ meats. The rest is omega-3-rich seeds, superfood veggies and fruits. They offer a hassle-free, full refund within 90 days of purchase if your dog doesn’t love it.

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Scammers are after you everywhere you go. Protecting your email address and phone number is one sure way to cut down on the influx of junk. In this week's column, I'll show you how to keep your private information private.

Simple mistakes could be running down your phone battery — and not just for the day. In this tech tip, Kim has a list of rules you should follow to make sure your battery lasts for years to come.

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Every airport has its own specific three-letter code. Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is PHX, for example, and Denver International Airport is DEN. It turns out that the way these codes are assigned is much more complicated than just abbreviating the city or state. If you fly to Montreal, Canada the call sign is YUL. Why is this and how does the system work?