Do you have a long flight coming up? Once you've taken care of things at home, you're all set to go, right? Wrong. How will you keep yourself from going mad at 30,000 feet, trapped in a tube with 200 other people? Check out our tech tips to ease the pain of those long-haul flights.

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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There's nothing worse than spending a ton of cash on an awesome printer ... only for it to go kaput in a few years. Maintenance is the best way to make sure your tech remains hardy throughout the years. Here's what you need to do.

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SimpliSafe is an award-winning home security system, so you know it’s engineered with the latest technology you want to keep your family safe. But what really sets SimpliSafe apart is its people: Highly trained security experts who are always there for you when you need them most.

When you need them most, SimpliSafe is there 24/7 with experts trained to not only keep you safe but to make you feel safe. It’s one of the many reasons U.S. News recently called SimpliSafe “the best home security of 2022.”

Yes, your Echo device can start a timer, remind you of just about anything, or tell you today's weather — but don't stop there! There's a lot more Alexa can help you with, from keeping an eye on older loved ones to checking in on your home no matter where you are.

Ah, vacation. We could all use a break, but there's no denying the stress that comes with all the moments leading up to reaching your destination. I can help! In this column, I've got smart ways to save you some time, protect your privacy and get where you're going comfortably.

Choosing new tech is stressful. That's why our genius IT team built a smart tool to help you out. Try our laptop selector quiz and find the perfect model for the next time you're ready to upgrade.

Motion capture has been used in movies for over 25 years. You've seen it at work in movies like "Lord of the Rings," "Star Wars" and "The Avengers." It may seem like they just put little balls on the suits and a computer does the rest. In reality, it's much more complicated than that.