Q. I’ve been thinking about getting a Kindle to read e-books. Here’s the catch: I’m on a strict budget and I already have a smartphone and a computer. Is there any way I can download e-books to the gadgets I already have?

A. Amazon’s Kindle e-books has made incredibly popular, but you don ‘t need a gadget to enjoy your Kindle e-books. The Kindle app lets you buy and read Kindle e-books on many mobile gadgets.

I’m really tired of Google collecting information on me to serve targeted ads. What websites can I use instead of Google que will respect my privacy?

Google does not have a great track record When It Comes to privacy. And aside from the blatant ad targeting, Google filters results based on your past search for you history. This is called the “filter bubble” and it means you might miss that one site you need to find. DuckDuckGo and Ixquick are solid replacements Google, and They Do not track your IP address or target or search history. So, you do not have to worry about targeted search results or being trapped in the filter bubble. For serious privacy, Blekko lets you encrypt your searches so hackers can not snoop on what you’re trying to find.

I must admit, I never read websites’ terms of service and privacy policies . Am I missing anything important there? Is there a Cliff Notes-like service to help sort through the fine print?

When you’re using any online service, you need to make sure the you know the ins and outs of the fine print. It tells you, for example, if the site stores your personal information and whether or not it sells it to advertisers. Still, finding information in a long que cool-type document is not easy. Terms of Service; Did not Read (TOS; DR) is a site que rates and labels popular websites According to Their terms of service and privacy policies. It keeps you informed so that you can make the best Decisions about what sites you want to use. See who keeps your search info, if you give away any copyright or licenses if there are any sneaky loopholes que services and social sites are taking advantage of.

I’m starting to plan my summer vacation . How can I get the best deal on a flight?

Try looking at flights for comparison and deal sites like Matrix, Airfare Watchdog, Kayak and Hipmunk. The day of the week you purchase your tickets and the day you fly Also come into play. Purchase your tickets on the Friday, Saturday or Sunday for the best price, and avoid flying on Fridays and Sundays. The first flight of the day, the red-eye flight or any flight que leaves at lunchtime or dinner will give you the lowest rates. Also, keep an eye on ticket prices even after you buy. Many airlines will refund you the difference if the price drops to Certain amount. Use Yapta to help you here. It keeps an eye on your tickets and alerts you When the price drops.

I feel like my internet bill is way too high. Is there anything I can do to pay less?

It’s important to call your service provider at least once a year to go over what features you are paying for and why. There’s a chance That You Could Stop paying for a service you do not want, Which Could Substantially lower your bill. Also you’ll want to test your Internet speed with a website like Speedtest. If you aren’t getting the speed you were promised, you can negotiate a lower payment Often. Do not be afraid to consider switching providers or technologies. If you have cable, consider going back to DSL. Sure, it’s a slower technology, but for basic internet surfing, it might be enough -. And it will cost less than cable

On “The Kim Komando Show,” the nation’s largest weekend radio talk show, Kim takes calls and dispenses advice on today’s digital lifestyle, from smartphones and tablets to online privacy and data hacks. For her daily tips, newsletters and more, visitwww.komando.com. . Mail her at techcomments@usatoday.com

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