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So, you unwrapped something techy and you’re already having trouble. Before searching online for help, know it’s dangerous to Google tech company phone numbers.

Scammers work the system to get spoofed websites and numbers as the top search results via ads. Instead of waiting for a response to an online form, try calling the manufacturer or tech company directly. I’ve included links below in case you’d rather use a contact form or chat service:

• Amazon: 888-280-4331; Amazon website
• Microsoft: 800-642-7676; Microsoft support
• Apple: 800-275-2273; Apple support
• Google: 650-253-0000; Google support
• Meta: 650-543-4800 (Heads-up: It’s hard to get someone to answer); Facebook support, Instagram support
• Roku: 816-272-8106; Roku support
• Samsung: 800-726-7864; Samsung support
• PayPal: 888-221-1161; PayPal support

An older CEO, long past retirement, called IT for support. He asked, “How can I print this document?” IT said, “All you need to do is Ctrl + P.” The CEO replied, “I haven’t been able to do that for years!” (I heard you laugh!)

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Doing taxes this weekend? Fun times. Remember that if you made over $5,000 using apps like Venmo, PayPal and Cash App for your side hustle, you’ll get a 1099-K form. I answer your FAQs about this here. Here are each app’s reporting rules.