Google knows almost everything about you, from your age and gender to your income bracket and marital status. If you want to learn more about its data collection, we've got three easy tips. Check your Google Maps Timeline, your Google Photos location data and your ad tracking information.

You remember to clear your cluttered computer from time to time, but what about your smartphone? Our phones are essentially handheld computers, and when they overflow with useless information, their operations can also slow down. Think overburdened call logs, search history, and saved texts.

For Android users, try Clean Master or Magic Toolbox. You can use these apps to clean out junk files, clean your cache, delete cookies, wipe out temporary files. Note: Both are free to use but ad-supported.

Tap or click here for direct links to download Clean Master or Magic Toolbox.

iPhones don’t have an equivalent app, but clearing your cache is simple. Tap or click here and scroll down to “Clear that cache.”

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Nothing is more frustrating than trying to get things done on a slow computer. You can spend hours making changes that will speed things up or even do a full system restore to clean your digital slate, but sometimes a little maintenance is all you need. We've got an easy way to speed up your system and clear out the junk.

The internet is full of junk. We find the good stuff for you, from helpful tools to get stuff done to the best apps and websites out there.

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.

Not only do you get continuous protection from the latest threats, but their AI-driven service, WebShield, blocks dangerous websites automatically, stopping threats before they reach you. Plus, you can subscribe to data breach alerts and clear out old files with the Junk Cleaner.

When it comes to cybersecurity, a little work upfront can save you a ton of heartache down the road. I have a few steps for locking down your social media feeds, cleaning up your most important passwords and ditching a dangerous online shopping habit putting your wallet at risk.

We once believed that Macs would never get a virus, closing apps would save battery life and private mode was actually private. Sadly, those are just a few popular tech myths that some still buy into. Call me your digital life myth-buster with six misconceptions you can stop believing.

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Think of "smart animals" and what comes to mind? Chimps? Dolphins? Surprisingly, crows may outsmart them all. They can solve complex problems and even use tools — one of the most impressive signs of animal intelligence.