Digital Life Hack

September 15, 2026

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Sending something sensitive on Gmail? There’s a setting built right in that almost nobody uses. Pick an expiration date, and your message vanishes from the recipient’s inbox when time’s up.

September 14, 2026

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There’s an 30-second chatbot trick that decodes your Medicare coverage before open enrollment closes. Plus, my embarrassing story about how my AI email assistant accidentally sent four conflicting replies to a major radio executive. I had no idea.

September 13, 2026

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Most churches live stream now. Your phone can find yours in seconds. Plus, we help Father Andrew use AI to unite his English and Spanish speaking congregation.

September 12, 2026

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Never check your power bank on a flight. It can explode. Melissa saw it happen with her own eyes. She tells us the story.

September 11, 2026

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25 years after 9/11, some families still hold onto a single voicemail as their last recording of a loved one. Hear how to save yours before it’s gone.

September 10, 2026

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That 22 page lease nobody actually reads is full of clauses that could cost you. There’s an AI prompt that flags hidden fees and renewal traps before you sign. Plus, we talk to Trevor about how chatbots saved his career.

September 9, 2026

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No more scrolling through the alphabet on your remote. Your smart TV can connect to a regular keyboard. Wired or Bluetooth. Plus, we help Mark set up streaming on his boat.

September 8, 2026

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Chatbots have a teacher mode. No cheating allowed. And we help Dom turn his 38 years of teaching electronics and robotics into a YouTube channel for kids.

September 7, 2026

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Holiday traffic could double your drive time this evening. There’s a Google Maps trick to time your trip perfectly. Flying? Keep a good grip on your phone. Dorian dropped hers in an airplane toilet. She went in after it.

September 6, 2026

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The deadline is real to save your old VHS tapes. Hear the cheap way to save them before it’s too late. Plus, Roger wants our help digitizing 40-year-old Betamax tapes of global sea-towing adventures.

September 5, 2026

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Got a sketchy text or email? AI spots the red flags in seconds. Plus, we help Gee get his Amazon back after crooks hijacked it. Made $2,500 worth of fraudulent purchases.

September 4, 2026

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Don’t be the person emailing at 9 PM before a holiday weekend. There’s a scheduling trick that’ll save your team’s sanity. Plus, Mark’s mom keeps accidentally clicking pop-up scams. We got the family setting that stops it for good.

September 3, 2026

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iPhone resale values crash right after every Apple announcement. There’s a trick to lock in the price. Speaking of Apple, we’re breaking down all the new products expected to be unveiled on September 9th.

September 2, 2026

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Two out of three Medicare Advantage denials get reversed on appeal. Yet less than 1% of people ever try. An AI prompt drafts a formal appeal letter in seconds. Plus, we help Joy use chatbots to fight back on a 97% insurance rate increase.  

September 1, 2026

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That holiday “sale” price might not be real. I got the fix. Shows a product’s actual price history before you buy it. Plus, we chat about scammers using AI to sell giant, fake flowers. And how a fake AI monkey sparked a real police search. Bananas!

August 31, 2026

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That free school laptop isn’t really free. It can log activity after school hours. On your own Wi-Fi. Plus, we break down cheap ways to track your kids at school. Including putting AirTags in their shoes.

August 30, 2026

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Don’t wait until “someday” to capture your parents’ memories and stories. There’s a free app that lets you record it. Even preserves them at the Library of Congress. Plus, Sarah lost her voice to ALS 25 years ago. AI rebuilt it. How? 8 seconds of old home video audio.

August 29, 2026

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You don’t need cable or a streaming subscription to catch the football season. All you need is a $25 antenna. Plus, we help Doug figure out why his arena’s live camera keeps freezing over wi-fi.

August 28, 2026

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Your bill went up again, and you’re tired of it. Stop overpaying. AI turns your next customer service call into a negotiation you’ll actually win

August 27, 2026

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Most of the apps on your phone aren’t getting used. And they’re still watching. There’s a setting that auto-removes them for you. Plus, we help Renee free up storage on her devices. Without having to pay for more space.

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