Most families are far from perfect. As long as everybody remains alive, it's always possible to reunite with a wayward soul. Many things separate people who love each other. If you've lost touch with someone over the years, try these steps to reconnect.

If you unwrapped an Amazon Echo this holiday season, pop into the settings. Amazon Sidewalk is basically a mesh network that extends your Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection range by up to a mile — and it’s on by default. 

Amazon promises the Sidewalk network uses three layers of encryption and that your neighbors won’t be able to see your data. Ultimately, your tech will be connected to a network you can’t control. I say opt out.

• Inside the Alexa app, tap More followed by Settings.
• Tap Account Settings, then Amazon Sidewalk.
• Turn Amazon Sidewalk off if you do not want to participate.

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It's always a good idea to at least try and stick to a budget. That's why the last thing you need is for an unexpected car repair to pop up that could cost thousands of dollars. Fortunately, you can help keep major repairs at bay by performing these 10 DIY vehicle maintenance checks each month.

When you own your own business, you're the CEO, the marketer, the IT person and the data analyst. Don't go it alone. Get Kim's must-read small biz tips every week.

Does your printer have enough ink for another year of work reports, tax forms and homework? If you print a lot or wish you could print a lot without worrying about ink, it’s important to have the right printer.

Epson is changing the game with its cartridge-free EcoTank printers that have supersized easy-to-fill ink tanks and come with a ridiculous amount of ink — enough to print thousands of pages! EcoTank makes it easy, so make the switch today.

You only have one set of parents. The last thing you want is to lose their precious voicemails after they're gone. Here are steps to saving those cherished memories forever.

You've probably got a ton of apps on your phone you don't use anymore. That’s why you should go through them every once in a while. It’s a great way to catch old downloads that slow your device down and potentially put your data at risk. This is a must-do step to boost your phone’s security!

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When you think of powerful military weapons, you probably think of an aircraft carrier or a nuclear weapon. Don't forget about the modern submarine, which is truly the behemoth of modern military strategy. The power behind these silent titans will blow your mind.