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🔎 AI tool search engine: Future Tools is a database of 3,000 AI tools for gaming, generative code, social media and more. There are filters for free options, woo! The site’s founder is popular YouTuber Matt Wolfe. He says he vets the tools for scams or duds.
Investment alert: According to my pal Clark Howard, there are three places you should never invest your money: A bank, an insurance company or a bank-affiliated brokerage. Why? The hidden fees and risky strategies can erode your investment returns. Subscribe to Clark’s free newsletter* to receive more must-have money tips every day.
🍎 From my inbox: “I’d like to know, for real, whether you and your team recommend a Mac or Windows laptop for the average everyday American.” My answer is Mac! (They’re not paying me to say that.) MacBooks are so easy to use and inherently more locked down security-wise than Windows PCs. This model is great for most folks. This option is more powerful if you need more oomph; it’s the one I use.
Useful site: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s list of recalls is worth scanning now and then. Sometimes, you can get a replacement or refund for the recalled product. If there’s a major recall, I’ll warn you here or in my Current Alerts newsletter.
Swiped away a notification too fast? No problem. On Android, go to Settings > Notifications > Notification History to enable and view past alerts. On iPhone, swipe up on the lock screen or down from the top to see missed notifications in the Notification Center. FYI: Your notification history disappears after 24 hours on Android and a week on iPhones.
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