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Stolen phone checker

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Thinking about buying a used smartphone to save money? Be careful — if it’s reported stolen, it could be locked and totally useless.

Don't rent a car without doing this first

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Hit with surprise charges after returning a rental? One simple trick can save you cash and headaches.

How tech saved lives in Georgia school shooting

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A tragic shooting at Apalachee High in Winder, Georgia, left four dead and nine injured. It may have been worse without a new safety system — teachers used a digital panic button to save lives. Plus, Amazon Alexa loses billions, Taylor Swift surveillance, and FB censors opinions.

Podcast magic: You can listen to a podcast more quickly to save time or more slowly when you want to catch every word. There’s usually a “1x” on the now-playing screen. It’s your playback speed. You can increase it (e.g., by 1.25x, 1.5x or 2x) or decrease it (e.g., by 0.75x).

My phone died. Can I use yours?

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If someone in distress asked to use your phone, what would you do? Before you hand it over, there’s something you need to know — it might save you from a costly mistake.

3 tricks to score Labor Day deals

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Get set to save like never before! Before you get into holiday shopping, I’ve got three tips that will help you score some serious savings.

New cars, AI, and unhappy customers

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Thinking about splurging on a new car? Discover why some of the latest high-tech features might be more hassle than they’re worth and how you can save big by skipping the tech gimmicks.

Save your home movies from VHS before it’s too late

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Your home tapes start fading away after 10 to 30 years. I’ll show you how to save those memories before they’re gone for good.

Worst and best fonts to save money on printer ink

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Do you prefer Times New Roman, Arial, or even Comic Sans? Here’s a surprise: The font you choose could actually affect your wallet.

Let AI budget and make your grocery list

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Grocery prices got you down? I’ll show you how AI can help you plan meals, save money, and make grocery shopping easy.

Google is an illegal monopoly

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A judge ruled Google illegally built and maintained a monopoly in online search by paying to be the default on smartphones. Plus, a website flaw puts democracy at risk, scammers hit the skies, and why wrapping your keys in tin foil could save you trouble.

Let’s eat Grandma. Let’s eat, Grandma. Commas save lives!

Meghan & Harry save the children

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The couple is back with a new plan to protect kids from social media — but is it just an attention grab? Here’s the scoop. 

Don't update older iPhones to iOS 18

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Thinking about updating? You might want to hold off — sticking with your current version could save you a lot of headaches.

'Buy Nothing' groups to save money

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These groups let you give and get items for free, helping you save money and declutter. Find one near you and start sharing!

How AI can save you time

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From gardening to packing your luggage, AI tools can take care of the boring stuff, so you don’t have to.

Amazon is losing billions on Alexa

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Amazon sold Echos below cost, hoping for more Alexa shopping. Spoiler: it didn’t work. Venmo transactions aren’t private, and how your ‘digital twin’ could save your life. Also, Phil from Indiana isn’t happy about his ex-wife FaceTiming their kids at his place.

⌛ Quick travel booking tip: Based on average round-trip flight ticket prices, you can save up to 15% when you book on a Sunday. The cheapest day of the week to travel is Wednesday.

“Hey, it’s-a-me, Mario!” Here’s how to set a custom ringtone for a contact so you know who’s calling before you pick up:

  • iPhone: Head to Contacts, select the contact and then tap Edit > Ringtone. Choose your custom sound and tap Done.
  • Android: Under Contacts, select your contact and tap the “i” icon > three-dot icon > Edit > Change ringtone/vibration > Ringtone. Select your sound and tap Save.