This is the U.S. Postal Service’s proposed new price for Forever stamps starting in July. It’s up 8% from the current price of 68 cents and 78% more than the initial 2007 price of 41 cents. I’d send more letters, but stamp-flation is out of control!
Any regular visitor to Komando.com knows never to share passwords. While that’s true in general, password sharing is sometimes necessary. You have to be careful and do it the right way.
Essentially, it all comes down to using the right password manager. Keep reading for more details.
Ready, set, go! You need a timer, and you need it fast. Search Google for “timer,” and one will appear right there for you to use. There’s a stopwatch option, too.
🚨 iPhone warning: Scary new term: “Mercenary attacks.” This type of spyware targets high-profile folks like politicians and journalists, and it’s hit a whopping 92 countries. You got it if you see “Threat Notification” at the top of appleid.apple.com or if Apple sends you an email and iMessage alert about it.
Zooma-zoom-zoom: Free internet speed tests help determine whether you’re genuinely getting your advertised rates. A good one is Speedtest.net. (Note: Do not go to the one ending with .com.) It measures stats like ping time and the download and upload speeds of your connection.
Your TV is full of dust: Grab a can of compressed air. Never shake the container and never stick the nozzle inside your TV ports. Hold the nozzle about an inch away and spray at an angle. If you don’t like the waste, try a rechargeable electronics duster.
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📸 Don’t buy photo-editing software now: Starting May 15, Google Photos will open access to everyone for its free AI editing tools, including Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Portrait Light and Magic Editor. Android phones need to be running Android 8 or later to use these features, and iPhones must have iOS 15 or later.
eBay for fashionistas: Buying clothes is huge on eBay right now. The iOS app has a new AI-powered “shop the look” feature with a carousel of fashion looks on the homepage to shop. FYI, Android support is coming later this year.
Let’s be quick about it: On iPhone, swipe down on your phone’s home screen to open quick settings like Bluetooth, Airplane mode and Do Not Disturb mode. Even better, you can customize what’s there. On iPhone: Settings > Control Center, and on Android, just hit the pencil icon.
Find my Android: You can find your Google Pixel 8 or 8 Pro even if it’s dead. A new update makes sure your phone holds onto a bit of juice to track it. Just head to your Find My Device portal online to locate it.
Drop your phone in water? Skip the bag of rice. Instead, turn off your phone and gently dab it dry with a microfiber cloth, then remove any cases and SIM cards. Set it aside and let it dry for at least 24 hours. Finally, see if it turns on again.
