Want to stay on top of your goals? Try these apps to keep yourself accountable.
Winter essentials to grab before they sell out
Don’t wait for the holiday chaos to hit. The best shopping trick this season isn’t about gifts — it’s about stocking up on essentials now. Beat the rush, avoid packed stores and snag better prices while you still can. This will save you time, stress and money. Get it done today and make your winter easier.
Power banks
There’s been some crazy weather this year, so get a high-capacity power bank before you really need it. I have a couple at home. This Marbero portable power station ($76, 30% off) charges multiple phones and laptops at once and has built-in flashlights.
- For smaller gadgets: Anker PowerCore 10K (under $20)
- For fast charging: JOYROOM power bank ($27, 28% off)
- Small but strong: Anker 737 (29% off)
Space heaters
Is yours putting off that weird burning smell? Grab a new one before you start shivering. A solid option is this Dreo space heater ($79, 11% off) with a bunch of heating modes to choose from, plus overheating and tip-over protection.
- Multitasker: Heater-humidifier combo (11% off; click the coupon for an extra $20 off)
- Affordable: A sleek-looking $29 option
- Mini for your desk: Small, efficient and $14
Heated blankets
They sure beat burying yourself under four layers and rubbing your feet together for warmth. The Bedsure heated blanket ($39, 33% off) comes in lots of pretty colors and has six heat settings and an auto-shutoff mode for sleeping.
- Thick and fluffy: A comfy sherpa blanket (16% off)
- On the go? Grab a heated shawl (11% off)
- Budget: A heated throw ($29, 19% off; click the coupon for another 5% off)
Christmas toys
It’s hard to explain to an 8-year-old Santa’s workshop is low on inventory, so get to shopping before these sell out. This 3D-printing pen ($39) is super popular this season — think “Harold and the Purple Crayon” brought to life.
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Small biz tip: Ways to make 2023 your best year yet
Prepare your business for the new year with these five small business resolutions for 2023. We’ll help you cut costs, gain new skills and find ways to optimize your work life. It’s time to be more strategic with your marketing goals, develop your online presence and whip your finances into shape.
How to declutter and earn some extra cash this January
A brand-new year means one thing around here: a hard reset on everything in our lives. This includes our closet full of things we no longer use. New Year, new us.
Most of your used electronics and other gear shouldn’t just be thrown into the trash. After all, one person’s trash might make another person’s day. Tap or click here for a list of old tech worth big bucks.
How to bring in more income in the new year by selling your stuff
Are you new to the neighborhood or want to connect with your community? Try joining a buy nothing group. Neighbors pass around items for free, which is a great way to save money on things you need and establish rapport. Tap or click here for safe ways to get free stuff from next door.
Must-do tech cleanups for your inbox, network and gadgets
The best way to embark on a new year is to start fresh. After all, you can’t make a new beginning if you’re tied to the past. Tech issues can hold you back when you’re trying to leap forward.
Cleaning up your tech is one of the best ways to obtain a clean slate. By tidying up your tech, you can ensure they’re working in tip-top shape. Tap or click here for five ways to quickly clean up digital junk.
Happy New Year from Kim! How to live your best digital life in 2023
Let me be among the first to wish you a blessed, healthy, and prosperous New Year! We make resolutions this time of year more than any other time.
The average American makes three resolutions, and the theme is pretty much summarized by one word — better. We want to look better. We want to act better. We want to be better. We just want to be better at something.
Start 2023 right: How to give your inbox a fresh makeover
We’re at the threshold of the new year, and it’s not too early to get a head start on getting your home in order. We’re not talking about scrubbing your floors and dusting the blinds. Tap or click here for seven tools to get your digital life in shape.
CES 2022: What you can buy now and all the best announcements
New year, new tech. “New” is a relevant term in the tech world, and there’s always something on the horizon, no matter how incremental the update may be.
You’re probably playing with the toys you got over the holidays. While you’re at it, you may want to take a new approach towards tech for the new year. Take care of your old devices, keep your new ones updated and get rid of some annoying distractions. Tap or click here for more on these simple tech resolutions.
5 genius tech hacks to do before it’s February
It’s a new year, and we’re busy setting goals and making resolutions. One of mine is to spend at least an hour outside every day.
Of course, I still have work to do, and much of that happens via email. I started 2022 by cleaning up my inbox. Tap or click for the steps I take every year to clear out old emails and start fresh.
Buying health supplements or weight loss pills online? Read this first
New year, new you. You may not have hosted the most traditional New Year’s Eve celebration this year, but many of us still made our annual resolutions like we do every year.
Typical New Year’s Resolutions often include things like getting in shape, exercising more or losing weight. You may have committed to something similar this year to help eliminate the quarantine weight many of us are gaining as we try to pass the time indoors.
Zoom lifts call limits for Christmas - here's how to celebrate virtually
Zoom has been the most popular video conferencing app during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it has one major weak spot: Calls are limited to 40 minutes per session.
That time limit makes it tough to have meaningful get-togethers with family members or friends for the holidays. Tap or click here to see how the most popular video conferencing apps compare.
5 health apps you never knew existed
Many of us resolve to work out more often or eat healthier when the new year rolls around. Really, you can adopt healthier habits at any time, but the new year offers a “clean slate,” so it feels like an appropriate time to start on a “new you.”
Check your phone! 17 apps you must delete
The start of the new year means letting some of the worst parts of the last fade into the background. But let’s be frank: Did you really expect the year to slide by without a single mention of malicious apps on the Google Play store?
Busiest online dating day is here - 5 tips to find that special someone
Did you make any lofty New Year’s resolutions this week? Many people set the same goals every year, like eating healthier, exercising more often and to stop smoking.
How about trying something new this time? If you’re single, maybe it’s time to get back out there and search for love in the new year.
Happy New Year from Kim!
As the calendar rolls over to the first day of January each year, it’s a new chapter. A clean slate. It’s bigger than just 12 months this time around, too, because 2020 also kicks off a new decade.
While there are certainly reasons to be optimistic about what lies ahead, we still have to remain vigilant about the dangers that persist in the digital world. I know that can be difficult when so much of it seemingly becomes commonplace, like data leaks and breaches.