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Thousands of retro Windows games are now free to play
Back in the day, Windows was the hot-new platform for game developers. Now, many classic games from the ’90s have been lost to obscurity. But thanks to the hard work of the Internet Archive, thousands of classic MS-DOS games are now available to play free of charge on its website. If you love games, here’s why the Internet Archive is a must-visit platform for digital fun. And don’t worry, Mac users, you won’t even need a PC to play.
5 tricks I use to keep my inbox in check
As an entrepreneur and someone who is in the public eye, I get thousands of emails a day. How, you might ask, can I possibly run my company and produce my show without being crushed under the weight of all those emails? Well, over the years I’ve learned and perfected 5 important tricks that have served me well in controlling my ever-needy email inbox. Now I happily share them with you.
Download the Hallmark Christmas movie checklist for 2019
Halloween hasn’t even come and gone but the Hallmark Channel is already getting into the spirit of Christmas. This year marks the 10th anniversary of Hallmark’s “Countdown to Christmas,” where it shows Christmas-themed movies 24/7. This year, the network will debut 24 new movies.
Watch out: Amazon might fool you into paying for videos you thought were free
For many titles, Prime Video members have to pay a rental fee or they must buy the videos — on top of paying for their memberships. As a result, the giant retailer is being accused of using bait-and-switch tactics. But nowhere does Amazon say all of its video and programming are free to members. The confusion may stem from how Amazon has structured its streaming service.
Skip the security line at airports
Have you ever given any thought to exactly how much time you spend waiting in line? Unfortunately, waiting in line is all just part and parcel of flying on airplanes.
First, there’s the ticketing line to wait in, followed by the security line. There’s a line to get on the plane, then once you land there’s the line to get off the plane. If you checked bags, there’s a line for that. Worse, if you’re traveling abroad, there’s the customs line.
6 simple photo editing tricks to make a beginner seem like a pro
Anyone can be a photographer, but editing, cropping and adjusting a photo’s color can make all the difference between a masterpiece and an amateur shot. If you love taking pictures but don’t know the first thing about touching them up, these six easy tricks can help you bring out the best in your photos. You won’t believe just how much your smartphone camera is capable of!
Apple set to release a cheap, affordable iPhone
If it’s been a while since you bought a new smartphone, brace yourself. The sticker shock will alarm you as prices have been skyrocketing. If you’re an Apple fan the latest iPhone could run you up to $1,500. Ouch! There is some good news though, a new iPhone is in the works that will be surprisingly affordable.
Google exec: Warn your guests they're being recorded if you have a smart speaker
We all know that many of our virtual assistants and related devices are constantly listening and recording us. Here’s the unexpected part; a Google executive is not only admitting to that, but he also says people who own such devices should warn their guests that they are being recorded. He adds that he warns his guests.
Top 10 things people ask Kim
Technology evolves so fast these days it’s difficult to keep up. How do you stay on top of it all? One way is to take advantage of the years of experience and knowledge from America’s digital goddess.
Kim receives tons of questions through her nationally syndicated radio show, the all-new ad-free Komando Community, emails and even when she runs into fans in public. Haven’t signed up for the Komando Community yet? Tap or click here to check it out.
Malware alert: Frightening sextortion scam is back and spreading faster than ever
Sextortion scams are nothing new, but these harassment and fraud campaigns are only getting more complex and dangerous. These email threat campaigns are getting more sophisticated by the day — and now, a new type of sextortion malware is capable of recruiting computers into into its army of automated spam bots. If you ever receive a threatening email in your inbox like this, here’s why you should avoid opening it at all costs.