A very happy Saturday to you, friend. Let’s talk about your very patient electric bike, the one silently judging you from the garage as you “accidentally” drive everywhere. Not to be dramatic. 

🚲 The way you store it matters. Guess the best battery charge level to leave your bike at if leaving it idle for a week or more: A) 100% fully charged and ready to ride, B) 0% to avoid phantom drain, C) Around 30%, or D) Around 60%? The answer is charging for you at the end! 

✅ My pick for password safety? NordPass! It’s military-grade security. It works on all your devices, stores unlimited passwords, autofills logins and even makes sure you have super strong passwords. — Kim

This week, I saved $300 on a monitor. How? I bought a used one in very good condition instead of a new one.

If you shop on Amazon, there’s a secret section you need to know about: Amazon Resale (formerly Amazon Warehouse). Think of it as Amazon’s clearance rack, but better. It’s where returned, overstocked or slightly used products go to get deeply discounted.

Don’t worry, these aren’t haunted typewriters or coffee makers that brew regret. They’re inspected by Amazon and labeled with conditions. Yes, most of the time you still get Prime shipping and easy returns.

Know the labels 

On the product pages, you’ll see these various conditions.

• Used – Like New: Nearly perfect. Packaging may be damaged or missing, but the item works like it just came off the shelf.
• Used – Very Good: Item has minor cosmetic blemishes but is fully functional. It might be missing small parts like a manual or original packaging.
• Used – Good: Noticeable signs of use, scratches or wear, but the product works properly.
• Used – Acceptable: It’s functional but well-worn. Great if you care more about performance than looks.
• Used – As Is: Still works but might be missing some key parts. Check the pics to see the condition before you decide to buy.

Ready to dive in?

🛒 Visit Amazon Resale to start browsing. You’ll find everything from laptops and headphones to kitchen appliances and smart home gear. Use the filters on the left-hand side to narrow by category and condition.

Pro tip: If you’re already searching for something on Amazon, scroll down on the product page to see if a Resale version is available. It’s usually listed under “Other Sellers” or marked as a used option at a lower price.

Bookmark the Resale home page and check back often. Inventory changes constantly, depending on what’s returned and inspected. If you spot a great deal, don’t wait. These items go fast.

Need some inspo? Here are a few gems I found that are seriously worth checking out:

🖱️ Wireless workhorse duo

Logitech’s wireless keyboard and mouse combo ($20, 20% off) is a reliable brand to streamline your workspace. No more tangled cords or lag.

✂️ Cut the struggle

Wrestling with a dull box cutter? These rechargeable electric scissors ($44.21, 7% off) cut through cardboard and fabric like butter.

🔥 Compact crispiness

This Chefman air fryer ($33.51, 32% off) is perfect for tight spaces. Bonus: It tells you when to shake halfway for the crispiest results.

✅ But wait, there’s more! I’ve rounded up 15 of the best Amazon Resale deals available right now that I’d buy in a heartbeat. Hurry, these deals won’t last! No digging required.

🎸 Not like the time I walked into a guitar store for a gift for Barry. They were having a clearance sale. I was fretting when I saw most of the stock had sold out. Luckily, the owner pulled some strings for me!

The most-used password in the world (“123456”) has been leaked more than 3 million times. And almost half of those were corporate passwords. That means if hackers get into one of your personal accounts, they can stroll right into your work systems, too.

That’s why you need a password manager. With NordPass you can:

🔒 Check passwords’ strength: Find out if your passwords are weak, reused or outdated in seconds.

🔒 Generate healthy passwords: They create unique, uncrackable passwords every time.

🔒 Sync across all devices: Keeps everything in sync and logs you into your favorite sites automatically.

Ditch the Post-its, and keep all your passwords stored in one safe place with my password manager pick, NordPass.

🔥 Baseus charger recall: Over 55,000 portable chargers are being recalled after reports of them catching fire. Look for model BS-30KP365 with a serial number ending in 0 to 9 or D (check the bottom). If that’s you, get a free replacement on their website.

Your receipt is poison: Some receipts are still printed with BPS, a BPA cousin that’s banned in the U.K. but alive and well in the U.S. Scientists say it’s probably fine, but maybe don’t rub your face with it like it’s a love letter. Cancer links are unproven, yet, but just leave it or throw it out. 

🕳️ Internet’s new boogeyman: Online predators have gotten a terrifying rebrand. “764” is a nihilistic extremist group targeting kids via Discord, Roblox and social media. The FBI is on it, but that’s cold comfort if your 12-year-old is getting radicalized during Minecraft. Talk early and often with your kids about online dangers. Audit their apps, and maybe uninstall a few.

Google Home update: Some nine new features are here. You can now watch Nest Cam footage picture-in-picture on Google TV, and Gemini has more smart home controls. Automations take fewer steps, and you can skip through video by double-tapping. FYI: Most features are in public preview. Join here.

Look at me, I’m the coder now: Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says coding is dead, long live “vibe coding,” which is basically sweet-talking a chatbot into writing software for you. You don’t need Python if you’ve got polite vibes and ChatGPT. Congrats, your great aunt just launched an e-commerce site from her iPad.

🚨 Precious metal scams: A Florida couple lost over $2 million after fraudsters told them there was a warrant out for their arrest. The fix? Buy gold bars and coins in exchange for their freedom. They handed it to a courier and only found out months later it was all a lie. Folks, police will never ask you for money or gold.

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⚡️ 3-second tech genius: Tap Ctrl + F (or Command + F) to find any word on a web page or doc.

📌 Stickies on Mac: Doing research in Safari and want to save bits as you go? Highlight any text and press Command + Shift + Y to turn it into a sticky note. You can drag it to the side while you work. When you’re done, go to Stickies > File > Export All to Notes. It’ll be saved under Imported Notes.

Alexa, turn it up: Fine-tune your Echo’s sound for higher (treble) or lower (bass) frequencies. Just say “Alexa, reset the equalizer,” or “Alexa, turn up the treble.” Or open the Alexa app and go to Devices (lightbulb icon) > [your Echo] > Device Settings (gear icon) > Audio Controls, then use the sliders to adjust.

⌚ Get a grip: Your smartwatch works best when it fits right. A loose strap can throw off tracking accuracy. Swap it for an adjustable one, like these for Apple (10% off) and Samsung (25% off).

Website detective: Head to WhatIsMyIP.com to double-check any URLs. When the IP address pops up, click to see where it’s really from. If an American business has an IP from somewhere overseas, that’s a red flag.

📚 Keep their brains busy: Want your kids to stay sharp in math or science this summer? Check out Khan Academy. Free lessons include short videos, practice exercises and hints. There’s even an AI tutor they can chat with when they’re stuck (it’s $4/month). Pro tip: Track their progress with a parent account.

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Answer: D) Around 60%. Hovering slightly above “glass half full” is the battery storage sweet spot for lithium-ion batteries. Not so drained it forgets how to be a battery, and not so full it stress-eats electrons all week. 

⚡️ I let my e-bike take a break. I love a good power nap.

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Speaking of high voltage, this is the very best tech newsletter in the U.S. Tomorrow, I’ve got an AI story that will pull at your heartstrings, the 23andMe lawsuit, smarter seat belts and more. Until next time, you’ve got the know-how to click smarter. 📱— Kim

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