You already know that you can't handle your phone while driving. While some states allow it while you're stopped, others forbid it. But what about smart assistants? Do they fall under the category of hands-free? We'll go over what you can and can't do with your phone behind the wheel.

Alexa can do a whole lot you didn’t realize, like share a photo of you. Yes, really.

You can take and send a photo to a contact or Echo device with a screen, like the Echo Show.

• Open the Alexa app, then tap Communicate > the Share camera icon.
• Tap Camera and take your selfie.
• Select a contact or device and tap Share.

🧊 That’s just the tip of the iceberg: 14 more Alexa commands to try

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SimpliSafe is an award-winning home security system, so you know it’s engineered with the latest technology you want to keep your family safe. But what really sets SimpliSafe apart is its people: Highly trained security experts who are always there for you when you need them most.

When you need them most, SimpliSafe is there 24/7 with experts trained to not only keep you safe but to make you feel safe. It’s one of the many reasons U.S. News recently called SimpliSafe “the best home security of 2022.”

Microsoft Office is expensive. If you're thinking of switching to something else, Google offers tools that perform much of the same functions for free. All you need is a Google account. We'll show you how some basic and essential actions compare between MS Word and Excel vs. Google Docs and Sheets. You may be surprised by how similar they are.

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There's no question that electricity is a daily necessity. We need it to cool or heat our homes, preserve our food and so much more. But what would happen if electricity suddenly went out worldwide? Well, it would be a disaster to say the least but how quickly things would devolve is truly surprising.