I love a good shortcut — and it's not just your keyboard that can save you time. Here's a Google trick that helps you whip up new documents, spreadsheets and calendar invites in a snap. Try it out, and you can thank me later!

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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Summer is vacation time, but did you know it's also peak season for burglars? If you're going to be away from home this summer, don't just cross your fingers and hope for the best. Fortunately, I have some simple things you can do to protect your home while you're away.

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Small businesses have unique needs, and it’s more important than ever to have the right people on your team. That’s why I trust LinkedIn Jobs to help. LinkedIn Jobs matches your open role with qualified candidates and puts your post in front of members every day so you can hire the right person faster. Find the perfect fit for your business with LinkedIn Jobs.

Many photographers print their pictures outside of the home. They may worry about using up all their expensive printer ink. Not so fast. Here are four ways to print professional-grade photos from your at-home printer.

Call it vain, but we all want to look good in pictures. There's nothing like that sinking feeling when we see a group photo and wish we looked slimmer or more natural. Kim can help with a few simple ways to look your best on camera.

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Potatoes are one of the most ubiquitous foods in the world. But, you may not know that a potato can generate its own electricity and this can be harnessed to actually power small things around your house. So how does this work and how can you try it out right now?