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Why everyone is using closed captioning
Struggling to hear dialogue while streaming movies and shows? Listen to my one-minute podcast to uncover the surprising reason why.
Don't buy the hype — Blue-light glasses don’t work
You make yourself feel better about all the time you spend staring at your phone, computer, tablet and TV by popping on a cute pair of blue-light blocking glasses. Or perhaps you even ponied up the dough to add it to your prescription specs.
Be careful before you hit “buy” on social media
I remember the first time I fired up TikTok to see what it was all about. In about 10 minutes, the darn app’s algorithms kicked into gear. On my feed, aside from people dancing all over the globe, were vids about vegetarian dishes, travel tips and golden retrievers. And you know what … it was pretty hard to put down, a total time suck. After three days, I removed it from my phone.
Realistic dolls with unreal price tags
When I first read about groups of people who get together online to exchange stories, videos and pictures of baby dolls that cost $20,000 or more, I was like, “That’s nuts.” I wanted to learn more about it, and now that I do, I understand this viral trend.
Skip the keyboard: How to dictate in Microsoft Word and Google Docs
Old science fiction shows depicting the future made a big deal out of voice control. Much of it came true! Decades later, we can ask questions and control devices with our voice, thanks to virtual assistants and smart home technology.
Email phrases making your coworkers mad
Every time you see her at the office, Jan from accounting is just lovely. She asks about your family, compliments your hair and has a smile on her face. Via email, she’s a total jerk.
This happens more often than you’d think. Tutoring company Preply surveyed 1,000 people, and 65% say their otherwise friendly coworkers are passive-aggressive over email.
EV stats revealed: States with the most chargers
Quick, take your best guess! Which state has the most chargers per registered electric vehicle (EV)?
Nope, it’s not California — though it is the state with the most EVs and the most EV chargers, all told. There are about 43,000 chargers (that’s 47 for every thousand EVs). That’s below the national average.
Is your smartphone battery failing? Check now
You know by now your phone’s battery performance degrades the older your phone gets. That’s just how lithium-ion batteries work, unfortunately. With each charging cycle, they break down a tiny bit. Eventually, it gets too hard to ignore.
Bad news for car lovers! These models will get the ax in 2024
I collect cars, anything from classics to supercars. But my favorite is my 2012 MB SLS with the gull-wing doors. Well, I also love my 1946 Chevy Pickup and 1964 ½ Mustang … I love them all!
In 2022, most manufacturers cut at least one model that wasn’t bringing in cash. As more factory space goes into electric vehicles (EVs), it’s no wonder. Say so long to these cars. If you have one, you might want to keep it.
Streaming costs are higher than ever - Take steps to save now
I think we’re all wondering the same thing. Am I really saving any money since I ditched cable for streaming? And about those commercials … they’ve come to streaming, too.
Just this week, Disney+ and Hulu said that come October, prices will increase. Ad-free Disney+ is going from $11 to $14 — ad-free Hulu from $14 to $18. You could pay less to watch some ads, but … they’re annoying.
Study shows the top 10 most dangerous cities - Do you agree?
Before you bite on a headline about this online, let me give you the whole story. MoneyGeek analyzed FBI crime stats from 2021 (the latest available) to see which cities across the U.S. are the safest and least safe.