Linda’s story gives me chills. She started out selling her kids’ old video games online, and now she runs a multimillion-dollar company. Check out the full interview here.
Work smart, save smart
✏️ Pencil in these goodies to conquer your workday.
- Skip the takeout. This electric lunch box ($23) keeps your meal warm and tasty.
- Kick back, relax and support your legs with a footrest (20% off) for under your desk.
- Get organized with a label maker (39% off) that has templates for QR codes, barcodes and more.
- Cold coffee or tea? Grab a mug warmer (10% off) to keep it at the perfect temp.
- Plug any of that tech into an outlet extender (19% off) with USB-C ports.
▶️ Stand out: Forget flimsy tablet stands. This sturdy adjustable one (36% off) is perfect for your home office.
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You look good: Collagen is scientifically proven to help increase bone density, support cartilage regrowth, smooth wrinkles, strengthen nails and make your hair thicker. I’ve taken it for years, and you should try it, too. Get up to 45% off and free shipping at NativePath with my link.
Get your share of a $25M refund
Scammed by a fake Microsoft pop-up? The FTC is refunding $25 million to victims of fraudulent tech support companies.
Still have a DVD collection? Check for disc rot. Many Warner Bros. DVDs from 2006 to 2008 are failing prematurely, even though properly cared-for discs should last up to 100 years. Signs of trouble include loading errors or freezing. Warner Bros. will replace them or exchange them for a title of similar value. Contact support at whv@wbd.com.
$100,000
To build a single Apollo spacesuit. They were made by bra company Playtex, whose engineers know all about stretchy fabric. The result? Some 21 layers of fabric and clever “bellows” joints that let Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin bend their arms and legs. That’s stellar support.
Support alligator goes missing
Today I learned: Exotic support animals are a thing. See ya later, alligator.
So fresh and so clean
Everything you need to refresh, recharge and restore.
- Start your day with a soap bar (20% off) packed with Vitamin C to make you glow.
- Shoe insoles that support your achy feet with every stride.
- What’s that smell? Eucalyptus and lemongrass shoe spray instead of stinky feet.
- Too much lint is a fire hazard. A vent cleaner (29% off) gets all your dryer’s hard-to-reach spots.
- A steam cleaner (10% off) cuts through dirt and grime like no other.
🛍️ It’s on sale: Browse Amazon deals and coupons. Yes, I look at this page most days. No, I wouldn’t call it a problem. Happy shopping!
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Run a business account on Facebook or Instagram? Apply for Meta’s AI for a 24/7 support pilot program. It’s free right now. Customers will be able to chat with your ads or send DMs to get more info. I’m going to try this out myself.
Because parenting is basically just tech support
“Smart Dads” with Andrew and Joey is where fatherhood meets tech. These two tech-savvy dads tackle the latest gadgets, parenting hacks, and the everyday struggles of being a dad — all with a mix of humor. Tune in for smart conversations, dad jokes, tech tips, and NO BABY SHARK!
🚨 Etsy sellers, watch out: A new scam starts with an email from “support” and a PDF invoice hosted on a legit domain: etsystatic.com. The goal is to get you to fill out fake identity verification requests on a cloned Etsy site. Official Etsy emails always end with @etsy.com.
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Start saving now: Microsoft is killing off Windows 10 in October. You can add 12 months of support (for $30); after that, an estimated 400 million PCs won’t meet the specs to upgrade. You’d better believe hackers will do anything and everything they can to exploit Windows 10.
Power up: Ford extended its free at-home EV charger promo through March 31. New 2024 or 2025 Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning and E-Transit vehicles qualify. The catch: If your electrical panel needs an upgrade to support the system, you foot the bill.
So you’ve spotted a scammer on Facebook: Do your good deed and report them. Go to the scammer’s profile, and, in the top right corner, click the three dots. Select Find support or report, then follow the on-screen prompts.
🔒 Friendly reminder: Browser extensions lose support and change developers. Take a minute to review what’s installed and ditch anything you don’t use. On Chrome, tap the three dots near your profile icon, hover over Extensions, then select Manage Extensions. On Safari, go to Preferences > Extensions.
Insurers use drones to watch your home
Invasion of privacy? CJ Sveen says his home insurance was dropped after aerial pics were used to spy on his property. Plus, Russian troops smuggle Starlink, Android’s new “Find My Device” feature, and the crazy lengths one hacker went to avoid paying $100,000 in child support.
This widower lost $661,000 from a bank scam
Tech support from your bank is supposed to help, right? Why you should be wary if they call, in one minute.
Support victims of Hawaii's fires - without getting scammed
Looking to help Hawaii’s fire victims without getting scammed? Here are some legitimate places to donate to, in 60 seconds.
I support these internet laws
Have you heard about the new ideas Californian legislators are cooking up? Listen to this one-minute episode to find out why I’m giving these new bills the thumbs up.