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Plug the leaks in your digital life
Hackers, scammers and snoopers are getting slicker every day. Your gear should, too. I did the digging (so you don’t have to) and found the best tools to outsmart them. Let’s check them out!
🛡️ Guard your cards
RFID blocking cards ($5, 50% off) stop fraud before it even starts. Slip one into your wallet, and forget it’s there. Your ID and financial info stays safe and sound.
Eyes where they shouldn’t be?
Scan your hotel room, Airbnb or sketchy bathroom with a hidden-camera detector ($32, 47% off). Even sniffs out GPS trackers and listening devices.
✈️ Safe family travels
A passport holder ($31, 15% off) with built-in RFID blocking protects your important documents without adding bulk. Comes with a SIM card holder and an ejector pin.
Swipe out snoops
These security rollers ($28, 22% off) cover sensitive details on bills, letters and forms with a swipe. Fast way to secret-proof your mail without a shredder.
✍️ Write safe, write smart
Fraudsters love to “wash” checks and rewrite new amounts and names. Uniball’s gel pens ($13, 5% off) chemically bond with paper, so your autograph can’t be changed.
Sharp, safe and clear
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✨ Sparkle season is every season
Your messes are shaking right now (as they should).
💨 Clean like a boss: 10-in-1 Steam Mop (30% off, $70)
Your old mop? Retired. This superstar heats up in 10 seconds and works on almost any surface. Comes with a detachable handheld steamer for reaching those corners you pretended not to see.
🧽 Real bowl-buster: Finally, a toilet brush (53% off, $8) that doesn’t turn into a germ swamp. Silicone bristles + flexible head = one clean porcelain throne.
Dusty window screens? This screen cleaner brush (23% off, $16) scrubs dirt straight out of the mesh. No uninstalling, no drama.
💥 Tiny insects, big solution: BugMD’s pest control kit (33% off, $40) is safe for pets and people, but ruthless for creepy crawlers. Balance restored.
For “oops” moments: Keep Tide’s travel stain remover (38% off, $8) in your bag or glove box. When something spills, just spray, dab and strut.
🛒 Your cart upgrade starts now: Click this secret link to see which of your go-to items are on sale. I bet you’ll be shocked by how many show up.
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7 quick tech fixes that’ll make you feel like a genius
It’s Saturday, which means two things:
So let’s channel that procrastination energy into productivity. I’m talking about the satisfying kind where you fix stuff in under a minute and feel wildly accomplished.
🖥️ Bought a high refresh rate monitor? Make sure it’s actually running at full speed and not stuck at 60 Hz. Go to Settings > System > Display > Advanced display. Select your monitor (top right), then pick 144 Hz or 240 Hz under Choose a refresh rate. If you don’t see those options, get an HDMI 2.0 or DisplayPort cable.
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🚗 Shaq’s hacked: Have you seen a $180,000 Range Rover custom fit for a 7’1” massive human being? It’s probably Shaquille O’Neal’s, which straight-up disappeared while being shipped from Atlanta to Louisiana. Authorities think hackers hijacked the transport company’s computers, rerouted the delivery and stole the SUV. A $10,000 reward’s up, but for now … big man’s down a big ride.
This Halloween prank could get you killed
Beware if this trick-or-treat. What started as a viral joke has turned into real fear, real arrests, and real danger.
The Amazon outage that broke the internet
Amazon’s cloud crashed and took half the internet with it. Snapchat, Ring, Venmo, even banks went dark. I’ll break down what happens when the web’s backbone fails. Then I talk to one business owner who caught scammers stealing her online brand. Plus, the Louvre heist, a New Jersey “UFO” update, and a smart ChatGPT trick.
Feeling like AI’s moving faster than you can keep up? You’re not alone, but you can catch up. Grab NetSuite’s free “CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning.” It’s simple, smart and full of practical takeaways to help you stay ahead of the curve (and sound brilliant in your next meeting).
Easy phone tricks to find things fast
From hidden photo searches to one-tap contact saves, these quick hacks will make you look like a pro.
Freezing your credit isn’t enough anymore: It won’t stop thieves from opening bank accounts, filing fake taxes or stealing your identity. NordProtect goes steps further by monitoring the dark web, leaks and more. Protect what a freeze can’t. Try it now for 71% off.
✨ Light up your life (literally)
Your eyes called. They’re already sending thank-you notes.
🕯️ Your holiday glow-up: Flameless candles ($14, 30% off)
Set the mood, not a fire. A 12-pack of remote-controlled LEDs flicker like real flames. Perfect for your tree, mantel displays or that “Hallmark movie energy” you need.
💻 Laptop, meet your new buddy: Plug in a portable monitor ($125, 26% off) and instantly double your screen real estate. Slim, bright and smooth at 144Hz.
For the late-night readers: This reading light ($15, 52% off) fits comfortably around your neck. Aim it at the page without blinding your partner.
🤓 Long hours in front of screens? Same. Slip on some blue-light-blocking glasses ($16, 20% off) before work. Cut the glare and still look sharp.
See what you’ve been missing: These microfiber sleeves ($9, 31% off) protect your specs and double as lens cleaners. Your shirt can retire from smudge duty.
🎁 Time to deck your halls: Head to Amazon’s Holiday Shop for everything you need to make this season merry, bright and smart.
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For whom the bell tolls unpaid
You’ve probably seen it: a text that says something like, “You have an overdue toll balance. Click here to avoid late fees.” It looks official, urgent and believable enough to make you think maybe it’s legit.
Let AI do the reading: Need to understand an article or report quickly? Paste it into your favorite chatbot and prompt something like, “Can you explain this easier to me in 5 short sentences?” or “What are the main points? Explain like I’m 10.” Once you’ve got the gist, follow up with “Explain this part [insert sentence] in more detail.”
Netflix cleans up the playroom: Netflix gave kids’ profiles a makeover. I’m talking about a new layout, easier menus and a “My Netflix” hub where your kid can rewatch The Boss Baby for the 43rd time. The AI even refreshes recommendations in real time. It’s basically a master class in toddler UX design: bright, simple and built for short attention spans.
🗂️ Customize your Mac folders: On macOS 26, you can give your folders some personality. Right-click a folder and pick a color like red, blue or green. Take it a step further by clicking Customize Folder to add an icon like a person, an animal or an emoji. It’s a good way to organize files without reading every name.
Meta’s AI trains on your private photos
Facebook wants to scan your camera roll. Yes, the pics you never posted. Creepy? Plus, one caller wants to stop his kid from looking at naughty things on the internet. Then I get into Amazon’s robot army, why being mean to AI work, and how to pay less for subscriptions.
How to clean up your camera roll fast
Is your phone begging for more storage? AI host Mara’s got the quick way to ditch duplicate pics on iPhone and Android. Plus, a NordicTrack recall, a 3-year-old hero with Face ID, and the coolest new iOS feature you didn’t know you needed.
🎤 Fix your tone: Adobe showed off something pretty wild at its 2025 MAX Sneaks event. Its Corrective AI can change how you sound, turning a flat read into a confident speech, or even a whisper, just by highlighting text. It’s like autocorrect for your tone. Convenient for creators. Terrifying for anyone who thought voice acting was recession-proof.