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They live in a convent, pray for hours a day and rack up millions of views on TikTok. The “Media Nuns” figured out something the rest of us haven’t.

A Catholic sister in a full habit has 198,000 TikTok followers, and one convent video pulled 3.4 million views. The twist: Her order has been chasing the newest media for over a century, from printing presses to trending sounds. Meanwhile, monks in the Wyoming mountains run a thriving online coffee business. How the most unplugged people in America mastered the most online thing there is, without letting it master them.

Don’t lose interest

Your savings account might be earning $1 a year on $10,000 while an FDIC-insured online bank pays $400 on the same money, with the same government insurance. A fintech collapse once froze $112 million in customer deposits, so here’s how to verify a bank is real before you move a dime.

Gadgets under $50 you’ll actually use

Inside: A $10 surge protector, a pocket laser measure, touchless trash can and more clever finds that won’t end up in your junk drawer.

The cloud isn’t in the sky. It’s a warehouse near you, and it’s on your power bill, your water and your taxes

Every photo, text and ChatGPT question runs through a real building full of computers that never sleep. Here’s why those buildings are quietly showing up on your electric bill, draining your town’s water and pocketing your tax dollars.

That free Spotify tutorial stole your passwords. Here’s what to do.

Criminals are running polished fake tutorial videos on social media promising free Spotify Premium, Microsoft Office and Windows activation. Following the steps installs a password-stealing malware called Vidar that quietly takes every saved login, bank credential and credit card number on your device. One video got 100,000 views. Here’s exactly what it grabs and what to do right now.

A booby-trapped PDF can take over your computer. Adobe just fixed it. Update now.

Hackers have been exploiting a flaw in Adobe Acrobat Reader since December. Opening a single PDF is all it takes. Here’s the two-minute fix.

Go from stressed to refreshed: Up to 44% off

Inside: Migraine help, better sleep, skin care and more quick fixes you’ll use daily.

Allergy season survival gear: Deals up to 36% off

Inside: HEPA air purifiers, a dust-busting mattress vacuum, cooling eye masks and more must-haves that make a big difference.

Super watch-party upgrades: Up to 43% off

From a sharper 4K screen to winning meal prep, make game day smoother and tastier.

For whom the bell tolls unpaid

You’ve probably seen it: a text that says something like, “You have an overdue toll balance. Click here to avoid late fees.” It looks official, urgent and believable enough to make you think maybe it’s legit. That text is part of a very sophisticated scam run by Chinese criminal gangs, and they’ve already made over […]

AI jobs that pay $200K or more

I know that many of you are afraid that AI is going to take your job. And you might be right. The 2025 Global State of AI at Work report just confirmed what we’re all sensing. AI isn’t the future. It is now. But before you panic, let me offer a new way to look […]

Read this before you renew your car insurance

You’ve probably seen this pitch from your insurance company: “Drive safely and save. Sign up for our smart driving program today!” You’ve got a squeaky-clean record, so what’s the harm, right? Before you sign up, let’s pop the hood. 😳 What they’re tracking These programs use an app on your phone or a gadget in […]

Hidden setting lets apps spy on you through Bluetooth

Think Bluetooth is just for headphones and car calls? Think again. It’s one of the sneakiest ways apps track you, and most people have no clue it’s happening.  Even when GPS is off, your phone is constantly “sniffing” for nearby devices like AirTags, smartwatches and fitness trackers. That’s normal.  Here’s where it gets shady: Some […]

Scams are an underground industry

You already know the usual scams. Romance, crypto, tech support, job offers, fake investments, and the list goes on. But what you might not realize is that a growing number of people behind these scams aren’t evil masterminds.  They’re victims, too. Across Southeast Asia, scam compounds have become a massive underground industry. These operations run […]

Check your kid’s phone for this app now

Briana from Houston is like so many moms I know. She’s busy, loving and doing everything she can to raise smart, safe kids in a digital world that changes faster than you can hit “update.” She told me that when her 12-year-old daughter asked to download an app called Zepeto, it seemed harmless enough. Create […]

Best high-yield savings accounts for 2025

Danielle in Austin, Texas, asked me, “I see online banks that offer really high interest rates. Are they safe?”

Master Excel with these 5 genius tricks

Microsoft Excel can help you visualize data in countless ways. Although it can be complex, these five useful Excel tricks make it easy.

LinkedIn features you should start using

LinkedIn has a ton of well-hidden features and tricks. You can use them to your advantage. Turn LinkedIn into a helpful tool with these five tricks.

Working from home? 8 tips for managing remote employees

If you’re not offering remote work options now, it’s a good time to start.