If you've got an Amazon Echo speaker, you already know how much fun having Alexa at your fingertips can be despite the risk to your privacy and security. Whether playing music, answering random questions, or venting your frustrations, Alexa has become a part of your daily routine. 

Did you know, however, that it can do so much more? There are some seriously cool Alexa skills out there that can elevate your Echo speaker to a whole new level of intelligence.

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First, we have the "Ask My Buddy" skill, perfect for those who live alone or need assistance. With this skill, you can easily ask Alexa to notify a designated contact during an emergency, such as a fall or medical issue.

How to enable the "Ask My Buddy" skill?

This could be a real lifesaver for vulnerable people with health concerns. By saying, "Alexa, ask my buddy for help," the device will connect with a pre-selected contact and let them know you need assistance.

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Next up, we have the "Big Sky" skill. This one is perfect for any weather enthusiast or self-proclaimed meteorologist out there. With this skill, you can get up-to-date weather information for any location worldwide. Plus, if you're a fan of stargazing, this skill can even provide you with information about the constellations in the night sky.

How to enable the weather "Big Sky" skill?

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Sometimes we all need a little mental stimulation, and if you're into "Jeopardy!" you'll love the "Question of the Day" skill. Every day, this skill provides you with a new and interesting trivia question to challenge your brain. Topics can range from pop culture to historical events and so much more.

How to enable "Question of the Day" skill?

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The "Mr. Bartender" skill is one of my favorites. Unfortunately, at least not yet, Alexa will not get up from her nightstand, unplug herself, and mix a cocktail for you. Give it another five years. Until then, it can do the next best thing.

With the "Bartender skill," you can ask Alexa what kind of drink you would like, and she will provide a complete list of everything you need and a step-by-step guide on making your favorite drink.

How to enable "Mr. Bartender" skill?

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You have to check out the "Monster Guard" skill if you or your little ones are afraid of monsters lurking in the dark. This skill is designed to scan the room for any signs of monsters and then activate a force field to keep those creepy crawlies away all night.

This skill stands out because of its unique audio from "Monty," the friendly monster, that changes with each session to keep things interesting. Plus, the cool sound effects and music will surely make the experience less scary and more fun. Say goodbye to sleepless nights and hello to a peaceful slumber with the Monster Guard skill.

How to enable "Monster Guard" skill?

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Now, let's talk about the "Find My" skill. We've all been there, frantically searching for our misplaced phone. Well, with this skill, all you have to do is ask Alexa to find your phone, and it will ring loud and clear so you can locate it.

How to enable the "Find My" skill?

To set up the "Find My Phone" skill on your iPhone, you need to make sure that you have the "Find My" app installed and that you've enabled the "Find My iPhone" feature.

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As good as Alexa can be with all of these skills, you should be wary of privacy. While virtual assistants like Alexa offer convenience and assistance, it's important to remember that they constantly listen for their wake word, which raises privacy concerns. There have been instances where voice recordings have been accessed by unauthorized individuals or used for targeted advertising. So, it's important to balance the benefits of using Alexa with protecting your privacy.

To learn how to stop Alexa from listening to you click here.

When using Alexa in your home, you should always keep your privacy in mind and take steps to stop the device from listening to you. However, you can also use these cool Alexa skills to make your life easier, more entertaining, and safer. Alexa can do everything from getting weather updates to helping you find your phone. With these skills, you can unlock the full potential of your Amazon speaker and make it the smartest device in your house while also maintaining your privacy.

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President Trump's attorney shut down the possibility of the former commander-in-chief accepting a plea deal, saying she could "never imagine" the possibility after he was indicted in connection with his handling of classified documents. 

Alina Habba told Shannon Bream during "Fox News Sunday" that accepting a plea deal is "an admission of guilt" and Trump has "done nothing wrong."

"No, I could never imagine," Habba told Bream. "I know I would never advise that. Especially when he's not done anything wrong. You take a plea deal to make something go away. That's an admission of guilt. He would never admit guilt because there was nothing wrong with declassifying documents, taking documents with you…"

"The only thing that was wrong was the raid on his home and the complete dual-tier system of justice that we're seeing here when the Biden family is being treated completely differently than the Trump family," she continued. "So to plea is exactly what they would want."

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Trump was indicted on 37 federal counts last week, including willful retention of national defense information, conspiracy to obstruct justice and false statements, according to an unsealed copy of the indictment obtained by Fox News. 

The indictment stemmed from Special Counsel Jack Smith’s months-long investigation, which was predicated by the FBI's raid on his Mar-a-Lago estate. 

The indictment states that Trump, as president, "had lawful access to the most sensitive classified documents and national defense information gathered and owned by the United States government, including information from the agencies that comprise the United States Intelligence Community and the United States Department of Defense." 

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Bream noted that if Trump is found guilty, he could face "decades" behind bars, pressing Habba on the president's demeanor surrounding the charges. 

"I don't think he's thinking of it that way, and I don't really think that's a realistic way to think about this case," Habba responded. "He's done nothing wrong. He said that. This is completely politically motivated. It's election interference at its best by a political opponent. So to his credit, and the world should understand, an indictment is a one-sided document. He has a defense. The defense is real."

"He had the Presidential Records Act, which only he has in play. Hillary Clinton didn't have that. Biden didn't have that, and we'll put that defense on. The team he's going to have will be strong and knows exactly what they're doing."

Trump announced the indictment on his social media platform last week writing, "The corrupt Biden Administration has informed my attorneys that I have been Indicted, seemingly over the Boxes Hoax, even though Joe Biden has 1850 Boxes at the University of Delaware, additional Boxes in Chinatown, D.C., with even more Boxes at the University of Pennsylvania, and documents strewn all over his garage floor where he parks his Corvette, and which is "secured" by only a garage door that is paper thin, and open much of the time."

He is due to appear in a federal court in Miami on Tuesday. 

Meanwhile, Habba and other critics have doubled down on the fact the president has the right to declassify material under the jurisdiction of the Presidential Records Act, thus calling into question the validity of the charges. 

"He has every right to have classified documents that he declassified under the Presidential Records Act," Habba said. "So, yes, they're making it sound like a five-alarm fire. It's not. It's a very simple thing that everybody, and we've seen numerous people able to take it, and frankly, he was the only one that could take classified documents that he declassified under the Presidential Records Act. People forget that."

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