You lose track of an old friend, or you just get nosy and want to find an ex on social media. What do you do? A basic Google search might not be enough, especially if your target has a common name. In this Komando DIY, we'll share pro tips to find just about anyone online. We'll start with the biggest social media network: Facebook.

Over the years solar has become a serious form of energy that helps power the world. But even as solar panels have become more and more efficient there is still a lingering flaw that means they don’t reach their full potential. It has remained a mystery to scientists and the reason why might shock you.

There is a lot to look out for online, but many of the problems we run into are self-inflicted. Whether it's falling for scams or oversharing, we all need to know what not to do online. Here are eight things you should stop doing right now.

It’s been more than 70 years since the first nuclear bomb was detonated in 1945. At the time, no one knew it happened except key government officials and scientists who worked on it. That is except for the film industry which discovered what happened in a very peculiar way.

This year can't be summed up easily. Nightmarish might be the word we're looking for. The struggle is real, and not just for humans. Animals are also feeling the effects of 2020 and this video of a squirrel looking in utter shock is proof. Check out this little guy as he stares ahead like a zombie while a man tries to feed it nuts.

Amazon is the obvious king of online shopping. You might spend hours scrolling through its seemingly endless amount of products and adding them to your cart. And that's by design. Amazon uses psychological tricks to get people to shop and buy more and you won't believe just how it works.

Are you tired of weeding through the videos that seem interesting but end up being a disappointment? Stop wasting hours of your life searching YouTube feeds and follow my channel instead! I'll show the videos you actually want to watch and keep you up to date with the latest technology and news — and, of course, incredibly cute videos!

Your Amazon Echo can do so much more than answer your questions. In my eBook, "How to Use Your Amazon Echo: Tips and Tricks," you'll learn everything you need to know to become a pro. I'll show you how to set it up all the way to how it can endlessly entertain you in your living room, your kitchen and your bedroom. You will also learn the necessary tools to have your Amazon Echo help you in an emergency.

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