Tons of websites, apps and tech companies track your every move. It's mostly for targeting ads that they think you'll like. If you're sick and tired of companies knowing everything there is to know about you, here are the best ways to get your personal data off the internet. Ready to go off the grid?

Your browser doesn’t just store your passwords and favorite sites. There are also browser cookies, the trackers that follow you around the web and power the ads and content you see. Plus, your internet history, cache, and download history could be clogging things up.

A free program called CCleaner helps you sort out the cookies and archives you don’t really need. When you download the app, you can focus on a specific browser you would like to clean up. CCleaner analyzes its backlog of information and lists the data that seems unnecessary.

Tap or click here to get the details and links you need for CCleaner.

You can delete cookies from your phone, too. Tap or click here for the step-by-step instructions whether you’re using iOS or Android.

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Ahh, there's nothing like the feeling when you get to your hotel room and lay down on a fluffy bed after a long flight. But if you're connecting to the hotel's Wi-Fi, your dreams could turn to nightmares quickly. That's why you need to protect against cybercriminals and snoops by using a VPN. We'll explain why it's so critical.

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Getting the care you need to stay healthy shouldn’t be hard — or expensive. Everyone should be able to afford their medications. That’s why you should check out GoodRx.

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Think about the last time you set up a new internet-connected gadget. Did you carefully comb through the security settings ... or did you rush through trying to get it up and running as fast as possible? Fear not, it's never too late to protect your tech.

We've all had those thoughts: "Did my message go through? Did they read it?" Instead of letting your mind spin, get some peace of mind with read receipts — those notifications that tell you whether someone saw your text or instant message. We'll show you how to enable them on your smartphone and messaging apps.

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Our favorite internet engineer, Mark Rober, is back! This time, he works with a 12-year-old to create the world's most powerful T-shirt cannon. You won't believe how far this thing can shoot. This is a fun one to watch with the whole family — especially young inventors.