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💻 Smile, you’re on candid malware: Remember when you’d get an email that you were recorded on your webcam watching porn but the threat was a fake? It’s now real. New malware called Stealerium watches for NSFW sites, then screenshots your screen and snaps a pic through your webcam. It sends both to a hacker, who likely will use them for blackmail. Reminder: Cover your webcam; a pack of covers is less than 5 bucks.

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💸 Save on gadgets: Amazon Renewed sells open-box, pre-owned and refurbished tech from big brands. You can find deals on iPhones, MacBooks, headphones, gaming consoles and more. Best part? Everything’s tested and inspected, so it looks almost new. And if something doesn’t work out, you’ve got a 90-day guarantee to fall back on.

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Back to cool starts here: I’m loving my Raycon Everyday Earbuds Classic, especially when I’m on the treadmill or when I walk my dogs. They’re packed with upgrades like active noise cancellation, multipoint connectivity and all-day comfort. I use mine every day. Get 20% off sitewide today!  

🔌 Cable management: When cords are dangling around your desk, tie them up with Velcro straps. It’ll look neater and keep naughty pets from chewing on them. You can also use them to wrap laptop chargers and accessories when you’re on the move. Found a pack of 40 under $14.

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📺 TV shopping 101: Don’t just grab the biggest one. Get 4K, so the picture’s sharp. Confused? OLED gives you deep blacks and vibrant colors but costs more. QLED is brighter, cheaper and better in sunny rooms. Gamers: Look for a 120 Hz refresh rate or higher, so the action doesn’t stutter.

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⚡️ 3-second tech genius: Short on laptop ports? Grab a USB hub to charge devices and connect keyboards, mice or drives. Some even come with SD card readers and 3.5mm audio outputs.

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🚗 Play music in older cars: If your ride doesn’t have Android Auto or CarPlay, load your favorite songs onto a USB flash drive. Plug it into your car’s radio, and as long as they’re MP3 or AAC formats, it’ll play right away. No USB port? Grab an adapter that plugs into the cigarette lighter instead.

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🔥 Laptop running hot? It happens when you’ve got lots of apps open or are doing something resource-heavy. Besides the noisy fans, your system might slow itself down to stay cool. Quick: Get a cooling pad to improve airflow and keep things running smoother. Here’s a good one on sale. You’re welcome.

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