Know someone using all the dating apps, but they never seem to go on dates? They might be committing these online dating faux pas.
Small-biz tip: Getting the right domain is an important part of settling on your business name. Check for a site name across different top-level domains (think .com, .net. and .biz), and see how much they cost at iwantmyname.com.
How to check your phone's expiration date
Your phone won’t last forever. There’s a site that will tell you when yours hits end of life.
🍕 It’s all about the delivery: About 75% of resumes never get seen by a human, but who could ignore one attached to a hot pizza? Pizza Hut’s newest contest allows winners to get their resume printed on a pizza box and delivered to their dream employer. To enter, go to the Reszames site and get a slice of the action!
What does the “P” in HTTP stand for? Is it … A.) Protocol, B.) Platform, C.) Portal or D.) Princess?
$100 million
In narcotics trafficked on the dark web by a 23-year-old. Authorities finally bagged the Taiwanese kingpin, Rui-Siang Lin. Over four years, he sold up to $5 million in illegal drugs every month on his site, Incognito Market. For reference, the guy who created the Silk Road was 29 when the feds caught him. He’s serving two lifetimes in prison.
📍 For the site you always check: Right-click on a tab in your browser and select Pin. This will shrink it down to a small icon that’s always there.
🚨 Spoiler: You’re on the list! See if your info was exposed in the NPD breach that hit 2.9 billion people. Go to Pentester and enter your name, state and date of birth. The crazy part? You can look up anyone on this site. I found Bill Gates!
Toxic chemicals found in Temu products
Officials flagged sandals with 11 times the legal lead limit! Google’s forcing your site to train its AI if you want it searchable. Plus, the FTC is cracking down on fake reviews, and a hack to find cheap flights online.
Amazon started as an online bookstore back in 1994. Did Jeff Bezos pick books because … A.) His mom was a librarian, B.) He read four to six books a week or C.) He thought he’d never run out of books to sell?
Airplane Wi-Fi: Read this before you use the Wi-Fi on a plane. Anyone can grab your credentials. If you’re not flying soon, hit the site and email the article to yourself to read later.
This week 19 years ago, a site that’s still going strong launched. Was it … A.) Reddit, B.) Wikipedia, C.) Tumblr or D.) LinkedIn?
Instagram is turning into a porn site
The Wall Street Journal uncovered that, within minutes of first logging in, Instagram regularly recommends sexual videos to minors who have shown interest in racy content. Here’s the latest.
Wells Fargo fires employees for faking work
Over a dozen workers were caught faking keyboard activity and using mouse jigglers to look busy. Plus, CVS recalls 133 medications, the controversial Windows Recall faces a delay, and a must-know site for those wary of flying Boeing planes.
🩻 Doctors get paid by drug and medical device companies: That can influence what they recommend to patients. You can look up your doctor on this site for free.
I’m leavin’ on a jet plane: Don’t wait in line for a bad passport pic. Head to Passport Photo Online and follow a few steps to take the perfect shot. It’s easy, and the site tells you exactly what to do. That means you won’t get rejected once you submit the pic.
Secret customer service numbers: Head to this site to find the correct number to call. They list everything from airlines to theme parks to electronics. Let me tell you, you need to bookmark that website right now. Here are 15 more handy sites I’ve rounded up.
70% more searches
For “star bathing.” Yep, that’s a new term you need to know. Campsite booking platform Hipcamp is seeing more guests looking for a site under clear skies so they can become one with nature. It’s a little out there for me.