It's the season to give gifts to those you love and care about, and tech is always a solid choice. But be careful! Some of the most popular products carry significant privacy risks you may not be aware of. We've gathered the top five best and worst tech gifts according to privacy.

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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A virtual private network, or VPN, is a layer of protection between your devices and the internet. Every week, Kim gets questions from listeners and readers about how that protection works and what a VPN can and can't do. If you want to know more about protecting your privacy online, look no further.

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Sometimes it feels like the world is throwing everything it has at you. To succeed, you need someone to guide you through. That’s what Dell Technologies Advisors do. They have the tech advice to help you navigate whatever challenges you’re up against — and get you safely to where you want to be.

Want to quit social media? You may feel stuck if you have years of photos and videos stored on your account. You don't want to leave all those memories behind. Well, guess what? You don't have to! Here's an easy way to import all your photos and videos from Facebook.

Pop-ups, strange messages, constant low battery. These are just some of the warning signs something is not right with your smartphone. But it’s not always easy to tell if a phone has been compromised. Here are some tips for diagnosing a hacked phone.

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When you order online, it doesn't always work out. Maybe what you bought doesn't fit, you got the wrong item or you just don't like it. To you, a return might be a bit of a hassle with driving somewhere to drop it off. For retailers, though, it's a nightmare.