Online advertising: How it works and what’s coming for consumers

Everywhere you go online, there’s someone trying to sell you something. In fact, digital ad spending overtook traditional offline ads in 2019. Google may be a leader in online advertising, but it’s not the only option. Kim talks to Heath Shaffer, CEO and founder of NicheREV, about other options publishers are using to maximize their profits and what it means for consumers.

Tags: advertising, Google


Pandas, giraffes, hippos, oh my: Watch 3D animals walk around your house

Most of us would agree that 2020 has been incredibly rough, and we can’t wait for it to end. If there has been some positivity to come from living through a pandemic, it’s all the new technology to help us make it through. Who would have thought grandma would be a Zoom expert before all this began?

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Change this hidden setting before you lose everything on your iPhone

It’s amazing how much you can accomplish with a smartphone these days. These handheld computers can be used to search the internet, complete financial transactions through banking apps, take spectacular photos with near-professional quality cameras that are built-in and so much more. Tap or click here for a list of apps that will help you get even more out of your device.

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Giving or getting a smart speaker for Christmas? Change these settings

Do you have a smart speaker in your home? The chances are pretty high that you do, considering about one-third of American homes use them. And even if you don’t have one yet, there’s a good chance you’ll get one for Christmas this year.

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Have an Echo? 5 security settings to check now

Amazon’s Echo devices are a runaway success. There’s the Echo, Echo Dot, Echo Auto, Echo Studio, Echo Show, Echo Glow, Echo Flex, Echo Buds, Echo Frames, Echo Loop and more.

Confused? Let me help. Tap or click here for a features comparison lineup of the various Amazon Echo devices [2020 Chart].

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Holiday deliveries on the way? 6 ways to protect your packages

Each year, thefts hit an all-time high during the holiday season. People everywhere are desperate to find gifts for their loved ones, and the sheer amount of people with expensive goods in their cars or on their porch is too tempting for criminals to resist.

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Better than texting! How to record and send audio messages

Texting can be tiring after typing out a long message. You can also get sick of squinting at your tiny phone screen to spot typos. If you need a break, just speak to your phone to record and send audio messages.

This saves a ton of time when you’re messaging your friends and family. It’s like a one-way phone call. Speaking of calls, tap or click here to start sending calls from your computer, laptop or tablet.

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5 new Windows 10 features to try right now

Microsoft updates bring new features, security patches, updated drivers and bug fixes. That doesn’t mean they always go smoothly. Those same updates often leave Windows users frustrated or staring at the Blue Screen of Death.

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30-second Amazon privacy fix you need to do right now

Amazon has a way of creeping into our lives and making things incredibly easy. With convenience, there are often trade-offs. Many people are unaware that they have a public profile on Amazon.

Your public profile is created automatically, whether you want it or not, and it contains your comments and any ratings that you have left on products purchased on Amazon. Your biographical information and other site interactions are also posted to your profile.

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7 tricks for extending the battery life of your laptop

Are you struggling with short battery life with your laptop? Does it seem like your battery power goes from 100% to 20% in the blink of any eye? If so, you’re aware of just how frustrating laptop battery issues can be.

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How to get a free photo with Santa without leaving the house

Christmas is going to look a little different this year. Normally we head to Christmas plays, community festivals or even to nearby houses as carolers. This year, it may be hard for the little ones in your family to understand why they’re missing out on the traditional Christmas fun.

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