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The most popular Amazon Subscribe & Save products

Do you use Amazon’s Subscribe & Save feature? They lure you with an excellent discount to set it up, and you can choose how often you get something auto-delivered (two weeks to every six months). It’s handy for things you buy again and again.

You can save anywhere from 5% to 15% and adjust your schedule or cancel anything before it ships again.

There are a heck of a lot of useful Subscribe & Save options. Here are some of the most popular, according to Amazon.

Liquid I.V. hydration powder packets — 3 times the electrolytes of sports drinks without all the sugar.
Mighty Patch pimple stickers — Because it was a lie when they said no more pimples after your teen years.
Affresh washing machine cleaner tablets — Keeps your towels, blankets and clothes fresher.
Earth Breeze laundry detergent sheets — So much easier than liquid or pods.
Goli apple cider vinegar gummies — Plus B vitamins to support your immune system and heart health.
LUMIFY redness eye drops — (Ben Stein voice) If you have dry eyes. This stuff is amazing!
Amazon basics printer paper — No one remembers to order this till it’s too late.
Fresh Step cat litter — Better than carrying it in from the store.
Schick eyebrow and face razors — Easier than waxing, and you can do it yourself.
Elderberry gummies with Vitamins C, D and zinc — Immune support that’s actually yummy.

Pro tip: Don’t get lured into subscribing just for the deal if you don’t truly need the product. I know it’s tough. It’s worth going through your list regularly, too.

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Update now: Apple, Google, Mozilla AND Microsoft just patched zero-day flaws

It’s not often that all the heavy hitters get hit around the same time, but Apple, Microsoft and Google found and patched zero-day flaws in April.

Zero-day vulnerabilities are discovered before security researchers and software developers become aware of them. This round affects some of the biggest tech companies on the planet, so chances are you have a device or software that needs to be updated ASAP.

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Subscribe and save

Do you use Amazon’s Subscribe & Save program? You can save anywhere from 5% to 15% on items you order regularly, and you can adjust your schedule or cancel before your item ships again automatically (two weeks to every six months).

There are a heck of a lot of useful Subscribe & Save options. Here are some of the most popular, according to Amazon:

Liquid I.V. hydration powder packets — Three times the electrolytes of sports drinks without all the sugar.
Mighty Patch pimple stickers — Because it was a lie when they said you wouldn’t get pimples again after your teen years.
Affresh washing machine cleaner tablets — Keeps your towels, blankets and clothes fresher.
Earth Breeze laundry detergent sheets — So much easier than liquid detergent or pods.
Goli apple cider vinegar gummies — Plus B vitamins to support your immune system and heart health.
LUMIFY redness eye drops — (Ben Stein voice) If you have dry eyes, these drops are amazing!
Fresh Step cat litter — Better than carrying it in from the store.
Schick eyebrow and face razors — Easier than waxing, and you can do it yourself.

We may receive a commission when you buy through our links, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective.

Windows 11 surprise update: Microsoft is rolling out an unscheduled update for Windows 11. Patch KB5037853 is optional, but the changes will be applied to everyone during this month’s Patch Tuesday. There are bug fixes, new email tricks, ways to create QR codes and more. But you know about it first ‘cause I’ve got your back.

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Microsoft’s latest update is a mess: During installation, Windows 11 24H2 creates a 9GB temporary cache folder that can’t be deleted. Tools like Disk Cleanup don’t do anything. Microsoft is working on a patch. I’ll let you know when it rolls out.

What will Apple announce for iOS 17 in June?

You know it’s a big deal when Apple rushes out one update after another. The latest iOS 16.4.1 patch addresses zero-day flaws and other security concerns. Here’s what you need to know and how to get the update.

If we go by the release dates of Apple’s mobile operating system going back to iOS 6, we should see the next one this September. And as is usual, Apple will announce what’s coming at its annual Developers Conference in June.

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Have a DJI drone? Beware of this serious security flaw

Drones are complex devices and need to have their firmware updated often. Sometimes this adds more features. On other occasions, it’s desperately needed to plug security flaws.

Read on to see how a flaw can bring down your DJI drone and expose your location.

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🔄 Patch Tuesday: Microsoft rolled out fixes for 79 flaws, including four zero-days. One of the worst is a Windows Update that could roll back security fixes. Yikes. Go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update, then click Check for updates.

Update Chrome now: Google just dropped an update that fixes four high-severity vulnerabilities. No details yet on whether hackers have exploited them, but don’t wait to find out. In Chrome, go to Settings > About Chrome, download the latest patch, and hit Relaunch. You should be on version 128.0.6613.137 or 128.0.6613.138, depending on your OS.

🚴‍♂️ Not wheelie good: Researchers found a way to hack bicycle wireless gear shifters with just a few hundred bucks of tech and a laptop. The trick works on Shimano Di2 shifters, which are used by top cycling teams worldwide. A patch is rolling out in late August.

🔒 Over 200 PC models are at risk: This affects millions of PCs. Secure Boot keeps your PC from booting on sketchy software but is now completely useless. Why? An employee posted the platform’s four-digit password online. Acer, Dell, Gigabyte, Intel and Supermicro PCs are all vulnerable. If you’re downloading software, use a sandbox. I’ll let you know when there’s a patch.

⚠️ Router warning: Linksys Velop Pro 6E and Velop Pro 7 mesh routers are sending Wi-Fi login details in plain text to Amazon servers. That means a hacker can gain access to your network. There’s no patch yet. For now, change your network name and password via the web interface.

🚨 Update Windows now: A new Wi-Fi vulnerability could let hackers take over your Windows device remotely — yep, without you ever lifting a finger. Every Windows device is at risk. Go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update to update and get the patch.

Restart Chrome: That’s the easiest way to update. The latest patch fixes a zero-day flaw. Translation: Hackers know about it, so update your Chrome browser now.

VPN trouble: Microsoft’s April security update is causing some VPN connections to fail on Windows 11 (versions 23H2, 22H2 and 21H2) and Windows 10 (versions 22H2 and 21H2). No patch date announced yet, so beware: Your IP address and location could be exposed. I’ll let you know when they fix this.

Say what?! UCLA engineers created something remarkable for folks with voice disorders — a wearable device that turns throat movements into speech. It’s a tiny, stretchy patch that uses machine learning to speak for you with over 95% accuracy! No surgery — just stick it on and start chatting. Amazing stuff.

Anti-theft software patch available for 8 million Hyundai and Kia models

Viral TikTok videos have shown vulnerabilities in millions of Hyundai and Kia vehicles that have led to many thefts. Several models were sold missing critical anti-theft software. That made it easy for thieves to steal those cars without needing a key. A software patch is finally rolling out to help stop auto thefts.

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Update your PC! Microsoft releases 14 patches for Windows 10

Not all software updates are bad news. Sometimes, it’s just a bit of maintenance that enhances your experience.

That’s the case with the latest Windows 10 update from Microsoft. Even though the update is optional, you should still install it as it corrects 14 issues. There are no security updates in this patch.

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Have an older iPhone? Install this update now to block hackers

Smartphones have been under attack by hackers all year. We recently told you about an Android threat that would let anyone unlock it to do who knows what. Tap or click here for details and how to patch the issue.

Now it’s Apple’s turn. A zero-day flaw has been discovered in older Apple devices that would allow malicious websites to perform nefarious tasks in the background. The good news is there is now a fix for the issue.

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