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Wi-Fi slow? It’s probably this
You pay for high-speed internet, but your current connection is slower than your mom who took nine months to come up with a good joke. Something’s off, and no, it’s not Mercury in retrograde (this time).
Enter: DNS.
🧠 Wait, what’s DNS?
DNS stands for Domain Name System. It’s like your computer’s address book. When you type in a website like komando.com, your device has to look up the matching IP address (the real location of the site) before it can load it.
Now here’s where it gets spicy: Most people are using the DNS servers provided by their internet service providers (ISPs), and those servers are often slow.
Why? They’re overloaded, outdated and in desperate need of a nap.
⚡ The solution: Change your DNS
Yes, you can do this and switch to a faster, more private DNS service. You have two great options:
- Google DNS
Primary: 8.8.8.8
Secondary: 8.8.4.4 - Cloudflare DNS
Primary: 1.1.1.1
Secondary: 1.0.0.1
🛠️ How to change your DNS in baby steps
These are the correct steps for most. Yours might be a tad different depending on your device and operating system.
On Windows:
Mother’s Day is 10 days away!
💝 Forget boring. These ideas are personal and heartfelt.
- Add any text or photo you want on a 40-oz tumbler ($27).
- Hang up to six pics on this family tree frame holder ($30).
- An engraved cutting board ($19) makes for a sweet kitchen gift.
- Put your mom’s name and birth flower on a travel jewelry box ($11).
- A hand-casting kit (30% off) creates a memory she can literally hold.
- Fill in the blanks in this “What I Love About Mom” journal ($10) to share why she’s the best. I gave my mom one from me and Ian.
🌻 Shop my Mother’s Day Ultimate Gift List now. You’ll find the perfect gift for the special person in your life.
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Tech deals hiding in plain sight
You made it through the week. Time to treat yourself! I dug through the sea of fake reviews and gimmicks for sweet savings on gadgets you’ll actually want. Let’s dive in.
🚘 Eyes on the road 24/7: Redtiger’s 4K dual dash cam ($118.99, 30% off) covers your ride from front to back, even when parked. Your protection is worth the investment.
We may earn a commission from purchases, but our recommendations are always objective.
⚡️ 3-second tech genius: On iPhone, go to Settings > Battery > Battery Health & Charging to check if you need a replacement battery. Brillant, I know.
Did you drop $20?
Someone asked Sarah that question at a grocery store. Minutes later, her debit card was gone.
✈️ Heading overseas? Don’t get slammed with roaming fees. I use Saily, the eSIM that gives you secure, affordable mobile data in over 200 countries. Just download the app, choose your destination, and boom … You’re connected. No physical SIM, no hassle. It’s that easy! Grab 10% off your first plan today.
Less than 100
That’s how many shark bites are reported globally each year. Not a huge number, but it’s been going up. Why? Blame social media. Some influencers are telling tourists to snap selfies or reach out for a pat. Add to that the fact that most people can’t tell a reef shark from a bull shark. Yeah, natural selection in action.
Star Wars drops in Fortnite
A new animated series “Tales of the Underworld” is premiering in Fortnite. Yes, like inside the actual video game. It airs tomorrow, May 2 at 10 AM ET, two days before Disney+ gets it. Of course, there’s in-game merch for kids to buy. The trailer doesn’t look too bad.
Another one fights the dust
👇 Here’s your go-to team for keeping things spotless and sane.
- This gooey dust gel cleaner ($7) gets those crumb-filled crevices.
- Grab a small sink plunger (12% off ) that really packs a punch.
- Can’t reach it? This microfiber duster ($26) extends over 8 feet.
- Keep your cleaning stuff out of the way with a wall mount ($17).
- Over 33K folks gave this screen cleaner (21% off) five stars on Amazon.
⚡ Germ-zap: Parents, check out a mini UV case (5% off) that sanitizes pacifiers in just 59 seconds.
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🪂 Star Wars drops in Fortnite: A new animated series, Tales of the Underworld, is premiering in Fortnite. Yes, like inside the actual video game. It airs tomorrow, May 2 at 10 a.m. ET, two days before Disney+ gets it. Of course, there’s in-game merch for kids to buy. The trailer doesn’t look too bad.
The $1 Wi-Fi trick blowing up online
Weak signal? Grab some foil. This kitchen hack might actually boost your Wi-Fi.
🩺 ChatGPT spotted what doctors missed: A 40-year-old mom couldn’t bend her fingers and was told it was rheumatoid arthritis. Then came stomach pains and weight loss, and she heard it was just acid reflux. She asked ChatGPT, which suggested it might be Hashimoto’s disease. Turns out it was right … and an ultrasound found two cancerous lumps.
🚗 Big GM recall: General Motors is recalling nearly 600,000 Chevy, Cadillac and GMC vehicles over major engine issues. If you’ve got a 2021-2024 model with a 6.2L V8 gas engine, you might be on the list. Owner letters go out June 9, but don’t wait. Head to your nearest dealer now for a free fix before something blows.
💎 Kim K’s robbery trial update: Not me, silly. That Paris heist from 2016 when she was held at gunpoint and lost $10 million in jewelry. One of the thieves now says he regrets it because of, wait for it, all the media attention. FYI: They tracked her through her nonstop social media posts. She’s still oversharing today. Classic.
Posting deepfake nudes is now a federal crime
Finally, victims have protections. That doesn’t mean the internet will forget.
$0
That’s the price for the dish and router when you sign up for a new 12-month Starlink plan. You’ll save $349, the monthly service fee stays the same, and you’ll have 30 days to return it for a refund. The catch? If you then cancel or change your service address, you’ll have to pay a prorated cost for the hardware.
Over 6 hours
If you sit still for that long every day, you’re basically asking for neck pain. The main culprit is your phone (paywall link). Why? You hunch your neck and slouch your shoulders. Over time, that throws off the muscle balance in your neck and upper back, leading to major aches and musculoskeletal issues. So yeah, remember to move around.
Crying in my pillow
The MyPillow guy’s lawyer used AI to write court filings in the Dominion case. Big mistake.