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I wonder why: Microsoft brought back its official guide for Windows 10 and 11 users wanting to switch from a cloud account to a local one. They pulled the steps from their site in June, probably to push folks toward the more ad-focused version. Want to go back? Here are the steps (at the bottom).

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Been in a data breach? Take these steps to stop future scams

It’s easy to push aside news of a data breach; there are just so many, it’s all turned into white noise. The Change Healthcare hack alone exposed one-third of Americans. Spoiler: I alert you to a breach affecting Taylor Swift fans below.

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Find your family tree without compromising your data

Seven million 23andMe customers thought they were just getting insights into their family history — instead, they got their data hacked

It went beyond names and addresses. Hackers got their hands on DNA genotypes, predispositions to certain conditions and carrier status. And they were able to hunt down genetic relatives for millions of 23andMe customers. So scary.

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McDonald's new AI employee, Pickles 🥒

McDonald’s has a new employee, and his name is 🥒 Pickles. Pickles is an AI chatbot that can help employees keep that ice cream machine running all summer long.

Taylor Swift’s password is Iknewyouweretroublewhenyouloggedin: Swift Alert (iPhone and Android) is a Swiftie’s favorite app. It calculates when a concert starts in your timezone so you know when to tune into the livestream. It also notifies you when Taylor’s biggest hits are about to play, along with any surprises on stage.

Trivia

How many 8.5-by-11-inch pages could you print using only one standard black ink cartridge on the lowest print quality setting, with 350 words per page, all in 12-point Times New Roman? Is it … A.) 100, B.) 300, C.) 600 or D.) 1,100 pages?

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$300 more revenue

Per month, if you offer extras with your Airbnb. Owners are tacking on things like airport transfers and local tours to boost their Airbnb incomes with almost no overhead. Oh, and be smart with your pricing; folks expect to pay a little more during peak seasons.

Surgeon General's warning on social media

Do you think adding a warning label to social media will actually help all the issues they’ve created?

Go to Greece? Feta late than never! Book international flights online at least 60 days in advance for a deal. “Shoulder season,” aka off-peak times, will save you even more. A September Europe trip means good weather without high prices and summer crowds. We’re talking a roundtrip for under $400!

Is Steam's Banana Game worth it?

There is a new simple game out there where you can make real money by just clicking on a banana, but I wouldn’t go bananas about it just yet.

Want to make money podcasting?

Trying to start a podcast? Kim chats with the guy who started the very first podcast about podcasts. Now he’s helping creators grow their shows and make money.