Slow internet? We've been there. Diagnosing the problem begins with the facts, and you can access the entire shebang right from your computer's control center. No matter the problem, we've got everything you need to look into suspicious bandwidth usage at home.

Ever wonder how much of your internet bandwidth certain processes take? Here’s how to see what’s eating up your connection.

• On a Windows PC: Open the Task Manager by hitting Ctrl + Shift + Esc. Click on the Network column to sort by network usage.
• On a Mac: Type "Activity Monitor" into Spotlight. Click the Network tab.

A big download or a resource-hogging program can slow your productivity, but so can someone stealing your internet connection. Here’s how to see if someone is mooching your internet.

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You’ve heard me say for years that free email services like Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail and AOL aren’t really free. You pay with your privacy. What does that really mean, though? Let's take a closer look at all the information your free provider collects — and what you can do about it.

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You probably have thousands of photos on your phone eating up space, and you want to preserve those memories. IDrive is the perfect solution for backing up and protecting all your precious photos and videos. Use it to back up all your devices: PCs, Macs, servers, iPhones, Android phones and more. Sync everything to one account.

IDrive is like an insurance policy for your data. Plans start at less than $7 a month.

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.

Each week, I do my best to give you smart advice to stay safe from cybercriminals, snoops, and other bad actors. But what if I told you YOU might be doing something illegal online without even realizing it? I'm willing to bet you have done at least one thing on this list. Read up and stay safe out there!

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

Wait until January to buy TVs, workout gear, winter clothes and home goods. Here's why. Plus, TikTok live streams are getting out of control, best Christmas gifts under $50, cheapest family plans, be careful getting your phone or computer repaired and a new way to recognize fake images and videos.