Clock ticking

March 16, 2024

Clock ticking: TikTok’s future took a huge hit this past week, with the House voting 352-65 to ban the Communist China app. Cue the chaos as small-biz folks, teachers, activists and young people hit the Capitol, waving signs about TikTok’s “crucial” role in our economy and public life (paywall link). The bill still needs to be passed by the Senate.

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Some underground indie labels are releasing music exclusively on which of these old-school physical formats? Is it the … A.) Floppy disk, B.) 8-track, C.) MiniDisc or D.) USB flash drive?

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60% of site traffic could disappear thanks to Google’s Gen AI Search

Alarming stuff for anyone who relies on search traffic to make money. Expect a lot of sites to shut down. Consider subscribing to publications you want to stick around. A great place to start: Support our work by joining the Komando Community. Thank you!

Forget it, I beg of you

You once had a weird rash, and now it’s haunting your search history. Or maybe you looked up a tutorial to fix the dishwasher … and YouTube won’t stop recommending more fix-it vids.

Next time, search in Incognito mode from your phone. Here’s how:

Open the YouTube app.
Tap your profile picture in the top right of the screen, then tap Turn on Incognito.

FYI, this feature only works when you’re signed in to the YouTube app. It prevents your watch history, searches and other activities from being saved to your profile.

$1.3B lost to scammers impersonating government or tech support

That’s up sevenfold since 2019. People like to think scams are an “older” person’s problem, but only 40% of those scammed are over the age of 60. We all have to be on guard.

You forgot your password again

Before you hit “Forgot password,” check if the password is hidden on your computer. Your best bet is your web browser’s list of saved passwords.

On Google Chrome:

Click the three-dot icon in the upper-right corner, then Settings.
Click Autofill and passwords from the left-hand panel, followed by Google Password Manager.
Scroll through your list of saved accounts until you find the one you’re looking for. Click the eye icon to make the password visible. You’ll need to enter your system credentials to verify it’s you.

On Apple Safari:

Click Safari from the menu bar at the top of the screen, then Preferences > Passwords.
Enter your system password if needed, then scroll the list till you find it. Click the three-dot icon to make it visible.

The surge protector — that appliance-saving power strip — was invented in 1970. What was its official name back then? Was it … A.) Zap Trap, B.) Power Devourer, C.) Watt Wad or D.) Shock Block?

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93% diagnostic accuracy for ear infections from AI

Imagine being able to quickly scan your kiddo (or yourself) at home. An app created by doctors at the University of Pittsburgh that isn’t on the market yet can do it. But don’t worry — as soon as it is, I’ll make sure you’re the first to know.

$10 per month is the most common price for subscription apps

No kidding, $29.99 is the most common rate for annual and three-month subs. If you’re considering a three-month app subscription, check the annual rate! It might be the same.

$750M in stock will be available when Reddit IPOs

Shares will be priced at $31 to $34, and get this: The 75,000 most loyal posters and moderators will get first dibs. Let’s see if we have another GameStop situation or if Redditors will buy the stock for keeps.

An “aficionado” is an enthusiast — like you and I are tech aficionados! But originally, the word referred to an enthusiast of a particular type of entertainment. Was it … A.) Opera, B.) Bullfighting, C.) Puppet shows or D.) Wrestling?

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