Any money saved is an excellent thing during these troubling times. From your internet bill to taxes, it always helps to do research.
As so many do nowadays, you can claim home office deductions if you work remotely. The amount you can deduct will vary based on a few factors, including how much time you spend in your home office and the importance of what you do there concerning your business. Tap or click here for our tips on getting started.
The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program was launched last year to help eligible households afford broadband for work, school, healthcare and more. The program is ending soon and will be replaced by the Affordable Connectivity Program, with some changes.
The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is a government initiative that gives low-income households assistance in the form of discounts towards monthly broadband service and the purchase of a computer or tablet. Tap or click here to check out our report.
The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is being phased out in favor of the Affordable Connectivity Program. Those enrolled in the Emergency Broadband Benefit as of Dec. 31, 2021, will continue to receive benefits until March 1, 2022.
Everyone else can apply for the Affordable Connectivity Program now. Though it retains many of the criteria of its predecessor, there are some differences.
The benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month, down from the $50 per month previously supplied. Households on tribal lands are still eligible for a $75 monthly internet discount.
Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer or tablet from participating providers if they contribute between $10 and $50 towards the purchase price.
How do you know if you are eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program? A member of your household needs to meet at least one of the following criteria:
Whether you want to learn a new language, edit photos or seek counseling, you can find an application or service to help you out. Some will not charge you any money, though they may collect payment in other forms, such as your personal data.
🪟 Three shortcuts for PCs:
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When you buy a computer or similar piece of hardware, you expect it to work the way that it says on the box. If it isn’t, this can make your purchase seem like a defect (or if its better than advertised, a lucky break). This is especially true for hard drives, which make up the core of our computer’s storage system.
There has been one question writers have debated for years — how many spaces between sentences is too many? Put those fears to rest, folks, as Microsoft has finally made its position known. There shalt be only one space between sentences; two are too many.
🏠 Phony landlords: Scammers are flooding Facebook Marketplace with fake rental listings. They use real addresses and legit-looking pics at prices that seem like a steal, and they’ll even let you check it out in person. Major red flag: They’ll demand an application fee upfront via PayPal, Venmo or Zelle.
Interview plus-ones? One in four Gen Zers says they’ve brought a parent to their job interview. Another 25% have had their parents submit a job application for them. PSA: If your kid asks you to join their job interview, say no. No matter how badly you want them out of the house, they’ve gotta learn to fly on their own.
Fake business grants are on the rise: Red flags: You got it without applying, they contacted you on social media, and/or you’ve never heard of the “federal agency” behind the grant. They may also ask for upfront payments, say the funds can be used for “anything,” and then ask for personal info you already sent in your application. Watch out.
What’s your function? On a PC, F2 lets you rename a selected file or folder, and F3 allows you to search within an open or active application. Alt + F4 closes your active window, and pressing F5 lets you refresh or reload a page or document window. Now you know.
Businesses across the country have been suffering since the start of the coronavirus outbreak. With so many stuck at home, many smaller shops and stores have been forced to close, and several are on the brink of collapse.
Google Assistant isn’t just an app. It’s a voice-controlled tool you can have on your phone, smart speakers, TV, car, display screens, laptop, tablet and wearable tech. So yeah, it’s more than a basic application.
