COVID test scams, Netflix price increase, smart Alexa tip

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Looking for free COVID tests? Don’t go to one of the many scam sites that have popped up almost overnight. Plus, Netflix just hit a major milestone … and you’re not going to like it. Plus, how to use your Echo or phone to detect sounds like a knock at the door, barking dogs and glass breaking.

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Why you might start seeing ads over what you're watching on Roku

At this point, seeing targeted ads on sites like Facebook is no surprise. The good news is you don’t have to live with them. Tap or click here for ways to stop ad tracking on Facebook.

But the last place you’d expect to see targeted ads is through your television. If you have a Roku TV, don’t be shocked when ads start popping up while you’re streaming your favorite show.

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Looking for free COVID tests? Avoid these fraudulent sites

The highly-infectious omicron variant is still rapidly spreading across the country. As a result, millions of people want to know if they are infected and need at-home tests. What are your chances of getting COVID? Tap or click here for a CDC map that charts breakthrough cases.

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You can download popular movie screenplays to read for free - Here's how

Most of us love watching films and can probably recite a few lines from Hollywood classics. Hardcore movie fans soak up trivia and little-known facts about their production. If you have ever wondered why films have this odd disclaimer, tap or click here to find out.

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2 new fitness features to get in shape with your Apple Watch

With the introduction of Fitbit, a revolutionary way to track fitness habits effortlessly was introduced. It didn’t take Apple long to catch up. Apple Fitness+ paired with its devices has come a long way in forming effortless healthy habits for people worldwide. Tap or click here to enable health features on your Apple Watch.

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Protect your home with 20% off Kim's home security pick - and a month of free monitoring

I get calls, emails and messages all the time about home security. If you’re not protecting your home, you really should.

Sure, belongings are replaceable, but I know you have a few things at home — from family heirlooms to a piece of precious jewelry — that you can’t just pop into a store to buy again.

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Pro trick to secure your apps and protect your phone

You probably have a lock of some sort on your phone to keep it secure.

If you don’t, you should get one. Tap here to see which lock is the most secure for your smartphone. But what about your apps? It may seem unnecessary to secure them when your phone is already locked, but it provides an extra layer of protection from snoops and thieves.

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Check the mail for this letter about your final IRS stimulus payment

The global pandemic shows no signs of letting up, with millions of people still struggling from furloughs or price increases. If you need to get tested for COVID-19, here’s where you can find at-home tests that are in stock.

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At-home COVID tests: Red flags you bought a fake

We’re not out of the woods yet. The omicron variant is spreading, and more people are getting infected. This leads to a higher demand for COVID-19 tests, as evidenced by the long lines you may have seen outside testing centers.

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Use Firefox? Mozilla wants your help to see how nosy Facebook really is

Social media has been around long enough to see children grow into adults and young people enter middle age. Facebook launched in 2004 and has become the largest social network in the world, with billions of active users.

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8 best sites for free ringtone downloads

Chances are you paid hundreds or even well over $1,000 for your current smartphone, but that money doesn’t buy great ringtones. Sure, you’ll have plenty of choices that come preinstalled, but they can lack that custom or personal touch.

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