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📀 Free tool: HandBrake is open-source software that converts videos from one format into nearly any other. It’s an easy way to turn DVDs and Blu-Ray discs into digital video files, like an MP4. Then, you can create a free, private YouTube channel and upload your videos to share your home movies. Sweet.

Hearing loss progresses in stages: When it’s mild, you won’t hear whispers, and conversations in busy spots are tough. With moderate hearing loss, subtle sounds like ticking clocks or birds are hard to hear. With moderately severe loss, voices sound muffled. If you or someone you love is dealing with anything beyond mild hearing loss, check out the Horizon IX hearing aids.*

Teach Alexa your voice: I had Barry do this because she only understood me. In the Alexa app, go to More > Settings > Your Profile & Family > Your Profile > Add Your Voice. Ahem, Alexa likes me better.

Thank yourself later: Back up your data hourly, daily or weekly using an external hard drive with Time Machine (Mac) or File History (Windows). It protects against crashes, accidental deletes or malware.

Go back on a Mac: Plug in your drive, and Time Machine will prompt you to set it up for automatic backups. On Windows, connect your drive, go to Settings > Update & Security > Backup, click Add a Drive, and turn on Automatically back up my files.

📺 Wait, what was I watching? Roku has you covered. Go to the Home Screen, hit What to Watch and scroll to Continue Watching. Your shows are waiting to pick up where you left off.

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