Finally, one for the kids. Mickey and his friends tell three Christmas stories: “Donald Duck: Stuck on Christmas,” a reminder that Christmas is so special because it only comes once a year; “A Very Goofy Christmas”, which finds Goofy trying to teach his son the joys of Santa Claus; and “Mickey & Minnie’s Gift Of The Magi”, which recreates the classic tale with the Disney icons.
Amazon is delivering in new ways
If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you probably love the free 2-day shipping. But there are many more benefits that you might not know about.
Check out these nine great Amazon Prime perks that you’ll wish you knew about sooner. Even though deliveries are already Amazon’s specialty, it’s always looking to make it better.
And there a couple of changes in the works that might completely change the way we think about online shopping. The second one seems a little unbelievable.
Pick your own Amazon delivery day
Possibly the biggest plague with online shopping these days is porch pirates. You know, those horrible people who drive around the neighborhood looking for packages that were left at someone’s door so they can rip them off. (PssT! Click or tap here for 6 tricks to keep packages from being stolen.)
One thing making things worse is, shoppers don’t have much control over deliveries. You place an order and the package shows up when it shows up.
So if you’re at work when that new iPad gets dropped off at the front door, there’s a chance a porch pirate will get their grubby hands on it. That’s the kind of thing Amazon is trying to stop.
Which is why it just launched a new feature for Prime members called Amazon Day.
How to set up your Amazon Day
The next time you go to make a purchase, you will see a new “Choose your Amazon Day” button at checkout under the Review items and shipping section. Select that option to choose the default day that packages will be delivered. That means you can schedule deliveries for days you know someone will be home, cutting down the chance of theft.
Monday through Saturday are your options. Sunday is the only day you can’t pick.
Create easy-to-remember yet super-tough passwords
In the wake of password exposures and account hacks, I cannot emphasize enough the importance of basic safety measures. Having a secure program to guard your personal information doesn’t do you much good when your password is “12345.”
Easy way to manage your finances in one place
One of the most difficult parts of life is managing our finances. Most of us do a pretty good job of not spending more than we earn, though there are times when that is not particularly easy to do.
No matter what the income level is, it’s never a bad idea to gain a better grasp of our money situation. Financial advisers can be very helpful, but their expertise comes at a cost. Do we really want to spend money in order to better see how we can save some?
Your TV is watching you
I don’t know about you, but when I sit down in my favorite chair to watch TV, the last thing I want to think about is the TV spying on me. While it might not actually be taking pictures of me in my sweats without my hair and makeup done, there are actually TVs out there that spy on you. How? It’s actually quite clever.
There’s a deadly oasis in the Sahara Desert
In the desert, any patch of green may seem like a lifesaver, with water and shade. But for some places in the Sahara Desert, an oasis may not be so for all who travel there. For underneath the lush exterior, something more sinister waits.
‘The Tudors’ (Netflix)
This series is set in England during the Reign of King Henry VIII in the 16th century. “The Tudors” follows the young king as he has to deal with conflicts inside and outside of his kingdom. If you decide to check out this series, you might recognize familiar faces such as Henry Cavill from “Man of Steel” and Natalie Dormer from “Game of Thrones.” This title is available to stream on Netflix.
Komando Dash Cam Pro now with Night Vision!
The new Komando Dash Cam Pro now has night vision! Record video from your card in HD 1080p, even at night. Have the evidence you need in the event of an accident or capture still images from a beautiful scenic drive. Get your Komando Dash Cam Pro in my shop today!
Get Firefox’s new browser that’s super fast
Our gadgets are constantly being upgraded to be faster and more powerful. Think about how much more advanced today’s smartphones, tablets and desktop computers are compared to just a few years ago. It’s been an amazing leap forward.
Block unwanted robocalls
Unsolicited robocalls have become a bit of an epidemic lately. A recent study shows that the number of spam calls has been rising across the country at an extremely rapid pace. Here are 3 ways to help stop them!
Free PDF file creator that's so easy to use
In the digital world, PDFs meet all of the industry standards for publishing. For example, have you ever emailed a document to someone and had them complain the formatting was all messed up when they opened it? Maybe they couldn’t even open the file because they didn’t have the right program.
How to manage devices for Apple Music
If you’re an Apple Music subscriber, you might be running into a snag. In this Komando.com Flash Tip, we help you avoid reaching your device limit to keep the music playing.
Check out this weird Swiss sport that's a cross between baseball and golf
Unless you’ve spent some time in Switzerland, you probably have never heard of “Hornussen.” It’s this weird sport that looks like a mix of baseball and golf, and you play it with this really long, whip-like stick. Watch this video to see how it’s played.
ULTRA-RARE footage of the most famous fighter pilot ever
If you’re interested in history or aviation, you cannot miss this footage. It was just posted online, and I’ve never seen anything like it. It’s from 1917, and it’s an up-close and personal look at the most legendary combat pilot who ever lived, the infamous Red Baron, Manfred Von Richthofen. Watch the extremely rare, extremely old footage and relive history.
Watch the beautiful, controversial body image video that created a firestorm online
When you’re sitting at home on your computer or tablet, it’s so easy to add your commentary to the popular issues of the day. That’s one of the things I love about the Internet. But there’s a dark side. I’ve been on the receiving end of some outrageous online comments so I can relate to this woman. Watch her excellent video about body image and cyberbullying.
Watch an old-fashioned scythe DESTROY a modern weed wacker in a race
It seems like in our endless quest to improve our lives with technology, we sometimes end up just making things worse! Exhibit A: the scythe. It’s thousands of years old, but we still can’t make a handheld machine that cuts grass as fast! Watch an experienced landscaper go head-to-head with the British scythe champion.
One guy set up a hidden camera in his hotel room. You'll be shocked at what it recorded
Do you ever leave items laid out in your hotel room while you’re away? You might want to stop – but only if this hidden camera video is any indicator. This happened at a “brand named” hotel. Watch what happened in this outrageous video.
Your favorite Southern belle comedienne is back with a new stand-up bit
Who doesn’t LOVE Jeanne Robertson? I’ve shown you some of her stand-up comedy before and it’s hilarious. This one’s about finding the humor in Halloween as a 6-foot-2-inch seventh grader. I laughed so hard at the punch line near the end!
A simple new way to make money on YouTube
Google is making it easier than ever to make money on YouTube. If viewers like what they’re watching, they can now “tip” the video creator to support new content in the future. It’s like crowdfunding for YouTube!
David Blaine steals George W. Bush's watch during impressive magic tricks
The famous street magician starts off by explaining a card trick to the former president. But then, Blaine surprises him with a bunch of tricks that President Bush can’t believe.