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Plus, locked in FB jail? I talk to a guy who sued Facebook to get his account back — and won. Roblox update allows mature content on its kid-friendly platform. Google Maps drivers getting stuck in the mud, unique ways to use an AirTag, and pausing your internet while on vacation.  

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Best way to do your financial work online

I was on Jean Chatzky’s podcast talking about scams and how to avoid getting taken. (She’s fabulous, by the way!) Jean asked me the best way to bank online.

I explained how you should have two laptops or computers. Use one for email, surfing the web, doing work, that sort of thing. The other should be your dedicated financial work computer. You can use an inexpensive Chromebook.

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I want my burger back

Chili’s is making significant changes to its menu — and the kitchen to make money. It’s implementing a grilling bot that can cook a burger in two minutes. You must see it to believe it.

AI toys: Cool or creepy?

In the not-so-distant future, you could walk in on a teddy bear reading a bedtime story to your child. Not just any story, a saga customized based on everything the toy knows about your child — their likes, dislikes and deepest secrets. All thanks to artificial intelligence (AI).

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That's embarrassing! New tools to keep you from making silly grammar mistakes

Nobody’s perfect, and mistakes happen despite all the time we spend typing emails, text messages, posting on social media and writing in word processors. That isn’t to say you shouldn’t work on improving your writing habits.

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5 hidden Google Assistant tricks for your Android

Virtual assistants can be used with smartphones, tablets, computers and smart devices, including speakers, TVs, lightbulbs, thermostats, surveillance cameras and more. While Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Cortana, Bixby and others are designed to make your life easier, it helps to know everything they can do.

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Shark attack hotspots revealed in new research

Hey there, ocean lovers! Who doesn’t love a good day at the beach, right? The sand, the surf, and, of course, a refreshing dip in the ocean. It turns out there’s more to the sea than meets the eye. Cue the “Jaws” theme.

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DUMB MONEY - Official Trailer

GameStop vs. Wall Street was a wild ride with several twists and turns. It’s so wild Hollywood is turning it into a major film called “Dumb Money.” You won’t believe how crazy this real-life story is. Warning: The trailer is full of f-bombs.

Campsite goldmine

Mark Lemoine left his $200K government job to start a campground with his wife, Karla. How’s it going for them? They made the right move — their campsite rakes in $1.2 million annually.

Using tech to escape bloodhounds

The internet’s most famous engineer, Mark Rober, is at it again. This time he is using his high-tech smarts to evade bloodhound detection. Will his skills help him escape, or will the dogs emerge victorious?

How security pros use TikTok without handing over personal data to China

I’ve been saying it for months: Get TikTok off your phone.

It’s not the only China-based app you need to worry about. Temu, the app that lets you “shop like a billionaire,” isn’t worth the deals. Here’s why — and what to do if you’ve been using it.

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