When you upgrade the technology you use around the house, do you ever think of stored data? If not, we have some awful news for you. You're putting your privacy at risk. So, when you decide to get rid of your old smart speaker, take these important steps before putting it up for sale.

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 > Share.
• 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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You've saved up, made grand plans and you're finally ready to start a renovation on your home. You read reviews online and found the perfect contractor. Then, it all goes wrong. Your project is a mess, and you're out all that time and money. If you know what to look for, you can stop this before it happens.

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Getting the care you need to stay healthy shouldn’t be hard — or expensive. Everyone should be able to afford their medications. That’s why you should check out GoodRx.

With GoodRx, you can instantly compare prices for your prescription at every pharmacy in your neighborhood and save up to 80%. GoodRx is free and easy to use. And many times, your savings with GoodRx are better than just using your insurance copay or Medicare. Plus, with GoodRx, you can find discounts for your prescriptions at over 70,000 pharmacies, like CVS, Kroger, Walgreens, Rite-Aid, Vons and Walmart.

If you want to clear up space on your computer, simply deleting files is not enough. You'll have to take a few extra steps to get the job done. We put together six different ways to clear up space and permanently delete unwanted files safely.

When you first learned how to use a computer, we're willing to bet that you were taught to never shut it down by physically pressing the power button. Things have changed in recent years. You have a lot more options at your fingertips — literally!

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

This week, News Director Ben reviews the all-new Jackery Solar Generator 1500: a portable power station made up of a massive Lithium-ion battery and four foldable solar panels. This power station can come along on road trips, or keep some of your home appliances going during an outage, but is it worth the premium price tag?

How much would you pay for a 40-year-old slice of cake? One such slice sold for $2,500. The kicker? It was from Princess Diana’s wedding. 🎂