Sell your poop, no more Netflix sharing, delete these apps

November 9, 2022

Think before you flush. Your poop could be worth big money. Plus, Netflix wants you to stop sharing your account, Amazon Music offers Prime members expanded ad-free listening and why Uber is bombarding you with ads. Also, try these free alternatives to Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator.

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This new Google alert could save your life - Here's how to get it on Android and iPhone

Many people worldwide live in areas that are in real danger of natural disasters. While you might not be in the direct path of a hurricane, you may have family and friends who are in trouble. Tap or click here for ways to prepare for power outages and blackouts.

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Historic weapons that were complete failures

War has been a constant throughout human history. In some cases, war led to ingenious innovation — and other times, it led to abject failure. In this video, go back in time to see weapons once lauded as the next game-changers. In reality, they were never used in combat or failed once deployed.

Do this now with your Amazon storage so you don't lose everything

Next year, the Amazon Drive shutdown could wipe away your photos, files and other important documents. On the bright side, Amazon Prime users have time to take action. The company will permanently stop supporting Amazon Drive on Dec. 31, 2023.

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If you do this on Twitter, Musk says you’re getting banned without a warning

Social media has had a checkered past regarding privacy and security. It’s where scammers can get your personal details to commit identity theft. Not to mention the fake news problem that’s been going around for years.

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You can make money donating your poop (Yes, really)

Everybody eats. And, by extension, everybody poops. It’s the circle of life. To many, it’s one of nature’s little inconveniences.

As far as side hustles are concerned, few of us consider our daily bowel movements to be a potential source of income. That is, until now. Yes, we’re serious. Tap or click here for 10 part-time jobs that offer health insurance.

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Amid Twitter changes, the scams have begun - Don't fall for this one

Elon Musk wants to overhaul Twitter’s verification system now that he owns the company. A blue badge with a white checkmark indicates that you are who you say you are, which thwarts impersonators. For many social media lovers, verification icons are like badges of honor.

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Hundreds of national and local news sites hacked to push malware

If you’re online, you’re a target for hackers. Nobody is truly safe, but carelessness and lack of awareness make you more vulnerable to malware, hacks and scams.

Browsing websites and downloading files are part of the online experience, but you must be careful. How do you know what’s safe? Tap or click here for an online tool that checks websites and files for digital threats before opening them.

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Prescription recall: Check your medicine cabinet for these drugs

Recalls can range from minor annoyances to severe health risks. If your vehicle has a dangerous defect that could increase the crash risk, you don’t want to be driving around in it.

There have been millions of automobiles recalled over the past six months. We compiled a list of all the recalls with links to reports on what to do next. Tap or click here to see if your vehicle is included in any of these recalls.

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Here's everything TikTok collects on you - Delete it now

TikTok has exploded in popularity recently. The video-sharing platform has some fun things to watch, and you might find your next favorite recipe.

The problem is the platform has a shady history with security and privacy. In fact, we recently told you that TikTok has the capability to record everything that you type. Tap or click here for our report.

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5 social media dos and don'ts to protect your privacy and security

The more social media accounts you have, the more data companies collect. There’s an easy way to clean up your old posts from Twitter, Facebook, Imgur and more. Tap or click here for a tool that can automatically remove posts from more than 20 sites and apps.

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