ATMs make getting cold hard cash from your bank account a breeze. Just pop in your card, click a few buttons and the cash is in your hand. But ATMs can make mistakes. Just ask the man who discovered a glitch that allowed him to withdraw a seemingly endless amount of money. So, how did he do it?
4 dangerous mistakes you’re making with home security
A home security system is only as good as what your cameras can catch. Careful placement can mean the difference between capturing footage of a thief’s face or your dog relieving himself. Tap or click here for the best place to put your home security cameras.
There is more to securing your home than putting up cameras. Here are home security system mistakes that make you less safe, brought to you by our sponsor, SimpliSafe.
1. Turning off notifications
We get it. Notifications can be annoying. Do you need a heads-up anytime someone comments on your social media post or a fresh spammy letter arrives in your inbox? Don’t hesitate to switch off these annoyances. Tap or click here to get your notifications under control.
Regarding your home surveillance system, one of the biggest mistakes you can make is to turn off notifications. Or you train yourself to ignore them, and then you won’t know when there’s a real emergency.
To put it simply: Leave your surveillance camera notifications on!
If you’re constantly bombarded with motion alerts, you can make some adjustments to reduce them.
2. Not adjusting motion sensitivity
Motion sensitivity determines how your camera reacts to what it sees: Does it record or ignore? Do you need footage of squirrels or wind-tossed leaves?
You can tweak how much or how little your camera records. This will save you on storage space for your recordings (whether local or cloud-based) and reduce the number of notifications you receive.
You can usually find controls to adjust motion sensitivity in your security system app. It may go by different names, so let’s review some of the more popular options:
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Don’t make these 5 big mistakes when buying electronics on Amazon
Shopping on Amazon can be a great way to save money on otherwise expensive tech. Tap or click here for quick and easy ways to save money when filling your cart. Just avoid the most common mistakes people make when buying electronics on Amazon.
That's embarrassing! New tools to keep you from making silly grammar mistakes
Nobody’s perfect, and mistakes happen despite all the time we spend typing emails, text messages, posting on social media and writing in word processors. That isn’t to say you shouldn’t work on improving your writing habits.
Before you text asking for a second date: Use Apple Intelligence’s new proofreading tool to catch embarrassing mistakes on an iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max or any iPhone 16 model. Highlight your message, then press Writing Tools > Proofread. This works in any text-based app, like your email, Notes or social media.
No more typos: Step 1: Ask Grammarly or ChatGPT to find mistakes and typos. Step 2: Read it out loud. This helps you hear mistakes you might not see. Works like a charm.
4 suspicious behaviors to avoid at the self-checkout line
Self-checkout stations are convenient and often less stressful than waiting for a clerk. Is it worth the risk of being taken aside and questioned? We have an easy way to make your dollar stretch on groceries. But today, we’re here to talk about self-checkout safety precautions you should be utilizing.
Applying for jobs? Don't make these mistakes
The world (and I) can’t shut up about all the brand-new things artificial intelligence (AI) can do. But it’s not exactly new in the HR and hiring world. In fact, a 2019 study shows three of four resumes were never even seen by a person.
5 home security mistakes that may be putting you at risk
There are a few common flubs homeowners make when it comes to security, like keeping doors and windows unlocked or flaunting their wealth. Some subtleties can also endanger your possessions.
Sometimes, it’s hard to notice little signs burglars look for. You may be making their job easier. Tap or click here for simple ways to protect your home from burglars.
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Crooks are jamming security cameras — Protect yours now!
Security cameras work in two ways. First, they act as a deterrent to thieves. If that doesn’t work, it captures them in the act of stealing your things or breaking into your home.
Your surveillance system is only as good as what your cameras can see. Placement is critical — you don’t want a tree blocking the view of your backyard. You also don’t want cameras to send a notification whenever a squirrel runs across the lawn. Tap or click here for four mistakes you’re making with your home security system.
Avoid these 10 dangerous mistakes when using power strips
You need to charge your phone, and that lamp you’re trying to plug in is too far away from the outlet. So you reach for a power strip to save the day.
But did you know there is a surprisingly long list of ways people misuse power strips? These mistakes lead to electrical shorting, fire hazards and the destruction of appliances.
The big mistakes people make finding a repair person or contractor online
Home repairs can be tricky and expensive. Have you ever replaced your water heater? Or even worse, your roof? It can cost thousands of dollars. That doesn’t feel great on your wallet.
To make the ordeal even more stressful, you are tasked with finding a seasoned pro to handle a very pricey repair on your home. These people are typically strangers. How do you know you are choosing the right one?
3 work from home mistakes you're making
We’re beyond the two-year mark of working from home here at Komando.com. There’s a good chance you’re not far behind.
All these months later, you might still be making a few mistakes that make getting your job done harder than it needs to be. Hopefully, by this point, you’ve figured out Zoom or whatever video chat program your company uses.
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Nobody’s perfect, and we all make mistakes. Ever accidentally sent an email before you finished writing it or spilled coffee on your keyboard? You’re not alone.
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I’ve been a small business owner for 25 years. Along the way, I’ve had some great successes, along with my fair share of mistakes.
Sometimes those mistakes are easy to recover from. You recognize what went wrong, regroup and try something new. And sometimes you realize, “Uh oh. This is something I can never let happen again.”