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How secure is your Amazon account? Think of the damage hackers could do if they access it. Here are signs to watch for that a criminal has accessed your account and ways to increase security.

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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Tons of companies fired employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. Did you keep your team members? You could make $26K per employee if you kept them during the pandemic due to this limited-time opportunity.

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

Losing everything on your devices is heartbreaking. Think about all you would miss.

Don’t leave it to chance! Take the time to back them up the right way. My pick is IDrive. It’s safe, fast and easy. You can back up all your devices — iPhone, Android, Mac, PC — to one account and access your stuff from anywhere.

When you use my name, Kim, at checkout, you get 90% off your first year. What a deal.

Would having your browser pick up where you left off be nice? While too many open tabs could slow down your system, it's understandable to want the convenience. We'll show you how to set up some of the most popular browser's startup behavior.

Search isn't just made for finding things online. Your text messages and third-party messaging apps contain robust search features, too. Before you scroll endlessly, here's a quick and easy way to find the photos and videos you've sent and received.

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

Plus, are robots overworked? One tired bot faceplanted on the factory floor. Strangely, parrots love to gossip online. Find the best seat for your flight, upgrade your email management and new tricks to transform how you use Google Docs.