Every PC is fast out of the box, but it begins to slow down as you install programs. The Task Manager is one way to spot what's eating all the resources. We've got a list of processes to stop to bring back some of your PC's speed.

Apple’s AirPods are small, making them easy to lose. And replacing one costs $69 for the base model and $89 for a single AirPod Pro. Ouch!

Accidents happen, but misplacing an AirPod doesn’t mean it’s gone forever. Just open the Find My app on your iPhone, iPad or Mac, then tap the Devices tab and choose AirPods.

🕵️‍♀️ Insider secret: You’ll only see one AirPod location at a time on the map. If it pinpoints the one that’s not missing, put it back in the charging case, then refresh the map to show the location of the one you can’t find.

And be sure to clean all the crust and grime out of your earbuds regularly. Trust me, if it’s been a while, you need to. Here’s the best way to get the job done.

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Cameras are a great tool for home security, but they themselves can be hacked and used against you. Any device connected to a network is vulnerable, but the chances of a hack can be reduced with the proper precautions. We have five tips for securing your home security system.

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Remember how quick and responsive your PC was when you first got it? Over time, junk files, hidden applications and out-of-date drivers build up to make your computer slower and slower.

CCleaner is the easy-to-use solution, with millions of downloads worldwide making it the No. 1 tool for optimizing your PC. The most powerful version, CCleaner Professional, not only detects and removes junk but also temporarily freezes apps until you need them and updates software drivers to make your PC faster. Plus, you can choose to clean your online browsing activity automatically for extra privacy.

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Built-in smart assistants let you use voice commands on iPhone or Android. You can quickly locate photos of your favorite people or furry friends or take a screenshot without using your hands. Here are a few ways Siri and Google Assistant make life easier.

Meta recently launched the Privacy Center for Facebook, which details how it tracks users and offers settings to limit tracking. Some of these settings have made their way to Instagram. We'll show you how to limit who sees your posts, how to hide your online status, turn off location tracking and more.

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Our ability to count and perform mathematics is one of the reasons humans have been able to thrive. Math has allowed us to calculate crop yields, build enormous structures and even travel through space. Humans are astonishingly good at math but, it turns out other animals have some basic math skills as well. How they use this tool is much different from how we do.