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Kim's top 10 tech tips of 2020
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Covid-19, murder hornets and a presidential election: There’s no doubt 2020 has been a year for the books. Luckily, we had some amazing tech to make our daily lives easier. Zoom, for example, helped us socialize and work, even when we were stuck at home.
Of course, we’ve also seen new tech pop up this year. Tap or click here for 20 cool new gadgets that came out this year. Long story short: tech has been a lifesaver this year.
That’s why we’re taking a step back to celebrate our top tech tips of 2020. Which tip helped you the most? Maybe you’ll find a new favorite you missed when it came out!
1. Watch movies for free
Now that you’re stuck at home, you’re probably streaming more than ever. After all, there’s tons of incredible content out there. Here’s the problem, though: Platforms like Netflix, Hulu and HBO Max can bite off a big chunk of your streaming budget each month.
Fortunately, you can watch some movies for free. From YouTube and Vudu to the Internet Archive, you’ve got countless options for free content. So put down the credit card and save yourself money — we did the research and found the best places to stream movies for free.
Tap or click here for the best sites to stream free movies.
2. Sanitize your packages
E-commerce has been a blessing for consumers and companies throughout the pandemic. In July, Amazon alone shipped 415 million packages, CNBC says. With so many hands touching your package from your initial order to its final delivery, you need to take safety precautions.
Did you know the coronavirus can stick to surfaces? You’ve got to disinfect your packages before bringing them indoors. Tap or click here to find out how to make your own disinfectant wipes.
Coronavirus clings to surfaces, so there’s no time to waste. Start leaving special delivery instructions to reduce face-to-face interaction, place your boxes outside for three hours and wash up afterward. Follow these steps, and you’ll cut down on the risk you take every time you order delivery.
Tap or click here to properly handle Amazon delivery boxes during the coronavirus pandemic.
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