Hackers and data leaks are everywhere, and I don’t take chances. That’s why I use NordProtect. Shield your identity with dark web monitoring, browser protection and up to $1M in coverage for only $5.22/month. I switched from LifeLock and am saving over $200 a year!
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🎰 Hacker hits the house: In 2023, a hacker group called Scattered Spider phished MGM’s IT desk on LinkedIn, then nuked slot machines, room keys and reservations from the inside. MGM lost over $100M refusing ransom. Caesars paid $15M. One of the hackers just turned himself in and, drumroll … he’s a teenager! He’s facing six felony charges.
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📱 Fix misbehaving Android apps: If something keeps freezing or crashing, clearing its cache usually helps. Go to Settings > Apps > [App Name] > Storage & cache (or Storage), and tap Clear cache. Careful though: Don’t hit Clear data. That wipes your settings, logs you out and resets the app completely.
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Chrome’s hungry upgrade: With Gemini baked in, Chrome grabs more mobile info than any other browser: name, location, purchases, your search history, etc. If you don’t like Google snooping, go to Activity controls and turn off “Web & App Activity.” Then, in Chrome Settings (three-dot menu) > You and Google > Sync and Google services, and disable the “Help improve Chrome’s features and performance” switch. I did.
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🕵️ Watch out for the AI scam surge: Phony apps are multiplying like gremlins. Triple on iOS, six-fold on Android. They mimic legit apps, steal logins, fake traffic and drown stores in bot-written reviews. Using AI, anyone with Wi-Fi and bad intentions can cook up a scam app. PSA: Only download apps that you really need and know come from a legit source.
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⚡️ 3-second tech genius: Windows folks, Ctrl + Shift + Esc. This instantly opens Task Manager, skipping that annoying Ctrl + Alt + Delete screen. Use it to see what’s hogging your system or to shut down frozen apps faster than you can say, “Why is Chrome using 2GB of RAM?”
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Here’s how to enjoy nature without turning your home into a campsite.
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Electric flyswatter (33% off): Rechargeable and fitted with a purple light that draws pests in. Way easier than clapping at thin air.
🚪 Magnetic screen door (15% off): Fresh air in, bugs out. Double-stitched mesh with 52 magnets snaps shut instantly.
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🔑 You can’t predict the market, but you can protect your savings. That’s why I keep a portion of my own retirement in real gold and silver with Goldco. Right now, get up to 10% back in FREE silver when you open a qualified account.
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On my national radio show, I mentioned that the average American spends $110 a month on streaming subscriptions. Add in $80+ for decent internet, and suddenly cable doesn’t look so evil.
My inbox exploded: “Kim, how do I lower my streaming bill?”
The short answer: You’re paying for stuff you’re not even watching. Let’s fix that.
🕵️ Start with a ‘streaming audit’
How many of these are you signed up for right now? Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Max, Peacock, Prime Video … and maybe a couple of sneaky ones like BritBox or Discovery+ you forgot about after a “free trial.”
Step 1: Check your bank or card statement for charges from:
Google, Apple, Amazon (they love hiding subscriptions under friendly names).
Random charges like “BILLINGSTREAMLLC” (actual scammy name I’ve seen).
Pro tip: Use Rocket Money, they scan your accounts and flag forgotten or sneaky subscriptions.
Step 2: Open your smart TV or phone. Which apps are collecting digital dust? If it’s been more than a month since you watched something, unsubscribe. Most services save your watch history, so you can pick up where you left off later.
💸 Go full cheapskate (but in style)
You’d be shocked how good free streaming is these days. Yeah, there are ads, but you don’t get a bill.
Tubi: Classic movies, thrillers and more ’90s vibes than a Delia’s catalog.
Pluto TV: News, sitcoms, reality reruns and channels you didn’t know you missed.
The Roku Channel: Solid flicks and weirdly addictive Roku originals.
Plex: It started as a way to stream your own stuff, now it offers tons of free content.
Kanopy & Hoopla: If you’ve got a library card, you’ve got access to tons of award-winning movies, docs and even binge-worthy TV. Free. Legit. No strings.
🎯 Question of the day
Which day of the week do people stream the most TV shows in the U.S.?
Think you know the answer? Click here to enter to win with your name, email address and your guess. It takes less than a minute, and you’ll be in the running to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card just for playing!
I’ll randomly choose 10 winners from all correct entries. If it’s you, that gift card could be in your inbox by this time next week. So don’t wait, get your answer in now!
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📧 Split view in Gmail: Tired of bouncing between your inbox and an open email? You can split the screen so your inbox stays on one side while the message you’re reading shows on the other. Go to Settings, scroll down to Reading pane, and choose Right of inbox (side by side) or Below inbox (stacked). Wunderbar!
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