If you have many connected devices working simultaneously and are streaming 4K content on your tablet and TV, you may need to upgrade your internet plan. If you primarily check email and social media, you may be overpaying for what you don't need. We'll show you how to calculate how much internet speed is right for you.

There are many standard and custom keyboard shortcuts you can access in your Gmail account. Some of them are automatic and ready to use, and some you have to set up yourself. So take a look at which ones you think you will use most to see if they need to be turned on.

To turn on keyboard shortcuts, go to the gear icon and click See all settings. Scroll down to the Keyboard shortcuts section. Click the circle next to keyboard shortcuts to enable and use them. For a list of all shortcuts you can use, click the blue Learn more link in the Keyboard shortcuts section. Then save your settings at the bottom of the screen.

Want to create your own keyboard shortcuts? Go to Settings and click the link marked Advanced at the top of the screen. From there you will be prompted to make your own custom shortcuts.

Tap or click here to find out how to create more keyboard shortcuts.

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In most cases, your information is not protected from your internet service provider. ISPs can see every online move you make and your location. But there are ways to keep your data private. We'll teach you how to hide your online activity from ISPs, and they won't be able to sell your information.

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The more we rely on our devices for work, school and our personal lives, the more we have to lose. Whether it’s bank accounts, personal data, photos, conversations — there’s just so much to preserve and protect. That’s why I recommend TotalAV’s industry-leading security suite. It’s easy to use and offers the best protection in the business. In fact, they’ve received the renowned VB100 award for detecting more than 99% of malware samples for the last three years in a row.

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Think you're too smart to fall for the tricks cybercriminals use? Americans lost nearly $7 billion to internet crime last year, and all that money came from somewhere. Make sure you're not making these common mistakes so you can stay one step ahead of criminals and grifters.

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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When it comes to light sources in medieval times, there weren't a lot of options beyond the sun. Besides fireplaces and lanterns, candles were also used to light homes at night — but unlike today, they were incredibly expensive and out of reach for most people.