Doom scrolling: How to replace this harmful habit

July 16, 2020

Since COVID-19 took over our lives, you’re probably spending more time on news sites looking for answers — how bad is it, new symptoms, where’s the vaccine. Because so much of the news today is downright depressing, you’re now doom surfing or doom scrolling. Here’s my advice on how to cut this harmful habit.

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How to watch NBC's new streaming service for free

It’s truly an exciting time for people who love streaming TV, and not just because of being at home more often. New streaming services are popping up all the time, which gives us a great selection of programming.

On the other hand, signing up for all of these services means a much bigger cost each month. That’s why it’s a good idea to look for deals that give you access to streaming services for free. For example, there’s a way to get a free year of Disney+. Tap or click here to find out how.

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Don't be fooled by this new phishing attack hidden in online surveys

Phishing scams are growing more prevalent by the day and are becoming much more difficult to spot. It’s bad enough if you get tricked into clicking on a malicious link that leads to having account credentials stolen, but some crooks aren’t satisfied with just that.

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iPhone user looking for the same information? Tap or click here to learn how to delete your contacts in bulk from your iPhone.

Pick up your Android phone, open your contacts and choose all. Now take a moment to scroll down. How does it look? Cluttered? Outdated? Stuffed with names and numbers you don’t even recognize?

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COVID-19 is driving up prices online - here's how to save

One of the most radical changes caused by COVID-19 has been the startling increase in online shopping versus buying from brick-and-mortar stores. This change was already well underway pre-pandemic, but like with many cultural trends we took for granted, the sudden lockdown of businesses rapidly accelerated the process.

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TikTok: Is the video-sharing app a national security threat?

If there’s one app that’s defined social media for the past few years, it’s TikTok. Originally designed for sharing videos of karaoke and dancing, the app has skyrocketed to success as a fun, short video platform beloved by Generation Z.

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Disney World reopens and you have to see its creepy welcome back video

In Florida, COVID-19 cases continue to surge: over 15,000 new cases were reported Sunday, a single-day record, and 12,000 more cases were reported Monday, bringing the state’s total to over 282,000 cases. Amidst all this, Disney World has reopened this past Saturday.

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Warning: New wave of tax scams hit ahead of July 15 deadline

In an ordinary year, your taxes would be filed for the year at this point in time. But we’re living in 2020, and thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, the IRS extended the filing deadline to July 15 – which is only a couple of short days away.

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Miss channel surfing? How to add live TV to your Fire TV

Fire TV users, rejoice! Amazon has announced a major overhaul to its Fire TV platform, integrating several new, popular live TV services. Fire TV is now a much more compelling option for cord-cutters still looking to keep up with live television.

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7 photography myths you should stop believing

Whether you’re an amateur shutterbug or a semi-pro photographer, you probably have some strong ideas of what makes a photo (or a photographer) good.

Maybe you think it’s all about the right equipment or the right software. Photoshop isn’t the only tool in town, though. Tap or click here for some free alternatives that may have all the features you need.

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Parler: Your guide to the 'free speech' social network

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Per the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, Congress shall make no law “…prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech.” Of course, this applies to the government making rules about speech, not businesses and the platforms they own. Tap or click here to explore a high-resolution digital edition of the U.S. Constitution.

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