My son used a people search site to find an address I lived at over 25 years ago. We were both creeped out, and that started my wildly successful Opt-out Tuesday series. But guess what? These sites didn't like you removing your info, so they changed the method. Don't worry. We did all the work to find the new steps for you.

Dottie from Boston, Massachusetts, loves to go on long walks with her partner. Unfortunately, that means she sometimes loses her phone while enjoying the scenery. She asked me for the best app for tracking down her lost Android.

I suggested Google Find My Device. By installing this app on a trusted person’s phone, you can use Google Maps to find your way back to your lost Android. You can even secure the device to make sure strangers aren’t sneaking through your secrets.

Even better, you can add a message for anyone who finds your phone, letting them know where to find you. In a worst-case scenario, you can even erase the device. (Hopefully, you’ll find it before you start considering that, though.)

Download the app here for Android.

I didn't forget about you, iPhone owners. Here's how to find your lost device.

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There are lots of greedy people out there reaching for your data and web history: Hackers, advertisers and even your internet service provider. A VPN is a great line of defense in the fight for online privacy. But you shouldn't go with just any option. We've got the intel on what to look for.

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.

Are you making the most of your Alexa smart speaker? She does much more than tell you the weather and blast your playlist. Give her a chance to help you with your grocery list. Nothing beats a perfectly optimized system, and Alexa makes it easy.

Keeping track of our funny furry friends can be a full-time gig. Luckily, we've found five apps for pet owners that make it all too easy.

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Recent winter storms caused chaos for airlines and passengers, with thousands of canceled flights and stranded travelers. Outdated IT systems were the real issue — not the weather. Why are airlines relying on such old systems?