If you want to save money on electronics, Amazon is a great place to shop. But you'll want to avoid overspending on extended warranties or buying no-name electronics from third-party sellers. Those are some surefire ways to overspend. Here are a few more mistakes to avoid.

Is your phone nearby? Grab it and go to your home screen. Press your finger down on an app icon. You’ll probably see a little menu pop up that lets you take action right there. 

• With your messages app, you can see your most recent conversations or start a new text without opening the app. 
• Hold down on the clock app to start a stopwatch, open a timer or set a new alarm — again, all without opening it.

Neat, right? This works on your computer, too. Right-click on a program that’s in your taskbar or on your dock. Give it a try with your most used apps, and I’ll bet you’ll find some new shortcuts.

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Fun fact: "Outdoor security camera" turns up about 5,000 results on Amazon. If you're in the market, how do you know what will keep your home safe and what is a gimmick or waste of money? We can help. Here's what to look for — and what to avoid.

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There's always new tech to spend money on. All those bright, shiny gadgets and expensive subscriptions add up. I have a trick to save your budget that tech companies don't want you to know about. You can thank me later.

You can print a document, sign it, scan it, send it to yourself and get then back to the recipient — or you can do it the easy way. I've got the easy steps to get the job done on any device, along with a digital signature pro tip to make it easy to spot if someone is pretending to be you.

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School should be a safe place. We've heard from many parents who are scared to send their little ones back to class this fall given the rise in school shootings. In this video, Kim and Allie talk about helpful products to send your kids to school with to help them contact you in the event of an emergency. It's a heavy topic, but we hope you watch and share it. It could save a life.