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🥳 Amazon’s Big Spring Sale has everything for epic family fun.

Keep little ones busy with a foldable playpen (20% off) that’s easy to store. Grandparents, you need one!
When playtime’s over, toss all the toys in a sturdy toy box (15% off).
Kiddos’ first camera (20% off) reminds me of an old-school Polaroid.
The Amazon Fire Kids tablet (26% off) has built-in controls to keep ’em safe.
Level up your gaming setup with an LG 27-inch monitor (40% off).
This gaming keyboard (42% off) has fun, colorful LED keys.
Hear every detail of the action with a new gaming headset (43% off).
Rock out anywhere with a portable Bluetooth speaker (20% off).
Timber! A block stacking game (15% off) is a summer must.
OK, I kinda want this floating basketball game (15% off) for the pool.

🐶 Fetch and chase: When your pets get the zoomies, toss a glow-in-the-dark bouncy ball (41% off). Your cat would probably prefer a laser (24% off).

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Try this, Samsung pals: Samsung DeX lets you connect your Galaxy phone or tablet to a monitor or TV. Just plug a USB-C to HDMI adapter into your phone and voila: A mini computer! You can connect a mouse and keyboard via Bluetooth, too.

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Confirmed: iPads make your kids misbehave

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Do you hand over the tablet when your kid throws a fit? A new study says you’re not just rewarding bad behavior — you’re actually making it worse.

📱 Need a tough phone or tablet? Samsung just announced the rugged Galaxy XCover7 Pro and Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro. They’re water- and dust-resistant and can survive drops from up to 1.5 meters (that’s 5 feet for people like me who never understood the metric system). As for performance, both run the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 with 6GB RAM. Oh, and the batteries are removable. Pricing is still TBA.

2 years old

When 40% of kiddos have their own tablet. Nearly 1 in 4 have a cellphone by the time they turn 8. Average screen time? Too much at 2.5 hours a day.

🔎 I spy a virus: If your connection’s dragging, a virus might be the culprit. I trust and recommend TotalAV. It’s just $19 a year to protect up to five devices on Windows, Mac, Android and more. That’s total peace of mind for your phone, laptop and tablet.

👍 Tech upgrades $10 or less

Score! Little things can make a huge difference.

A criminal with the right gear can copy the signal from your key fob. Toss it in a Faraday bag (two for $10) to block them out.
Earbuds get crusty. Use an $8 kit to keep yours gunk-free without damaging the speakers.
Can’t remember keyboard shortcuts you want to try? Slap a cheat sheet sticker on your computer. Here’s one for Mac; this one’s for Windows.
Are they watching? Know for sure with a $7 cam cover you can use on your phone, tablet or computer.
I keep my phone on a stand while working at my desk. Nice in the kitchen, too.
I’ve got a whole page packed with goodies under $10.

✅ Not tech, but I take two scoops of collagen a day: It’s good for bone density, makes your nails and hair stronger, and can help smooth wrinkles. Use this link for 45% off* if you want to try it, too.

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Keep calm and travel on

🧳 Grab some gear for spring break or your everyday life.

This slim RFID wallet ($10) helps keep your cards safe from digital pickpockets.
Catch some Z’s on your flight with a memory foam neck pillow (20% off).
A tablet holder (13% off) will entertain your little ones on long drives.
Tangled cords? An electronic organizer ($13) keeps them neatly packed.
Now you won’t lose a multi-charging cable ($8) at the bottom of your bag.

🐶 Puppy love? I can’t stop talking about my new pup, Bella (sorry, not sorry). Check out these dog seat covers to save your back seat from dirt and fur.

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Work smart, save smart

✏️ Pencil in these goodies to conquer your workday.

Skip the takeout. This electric lunch box ($23) keeps your meal warm and tasty.
Kick back, relax and support your legs with a footrest (20% off) for under your desk.
Get organized with a label maker (39% off) that has templates for QR codes, barcodes and more.
Cold coffee or tea? Grab a mug warmer (10% off) to keep it at the perfect temp.
Plug any of that tech into an outlet extender (19% off) with USB-C ports.

▶️ Stand out: Forget flimsy tablet stands. This sturdy adjustable one (36% off) is perfect for your home office.

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Is that a computer in your pocket? Samsung DeX connects a Galaxy phone or tablet to a monitor or TV. Plug a USB-C to HDMI adapter into your phone and, voila, mini computer! Add a mouse and keyboard to make it even better!

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TikTok cheaters unveiled, Nextdoor's top complaints & cinema etiquette downfall

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Plus, we have a special guest: cybersecurity guru Ricoh Danielson, who tells us about his latest cases. Discover how a one-star Google review solved the mystery of a fatal hit-and-run. We’ll also share tricks to speed up your PC, and reasons why you should start using your tablet.

Secret iPhone keyboard, Audacity update, 5 mistakes that ruin tech

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Google Fiber’s 100Gbps download speed, Starlink slows down, Audacity update, secret iPhone keyboard and 5 ways you’re ruining your expensive phone, laptop, tablet and TV. Plus, you’ll use this eBay pro tip time and time again.
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Use your phone or tablet as a TV remote control

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Can’t find your TV remote? Don’t worry about it! Here’s how to use your phone or tablet as a TV remote, in 60 seconds.
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Digital Life Hack: The secret about fast chargers no one wants you to know

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Can the right port connecter help you use any charger with your smartphone or tablet? Listen now to find out.
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Your printer has an email address

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Ever want to print a page, document, spreadsheet or whatever that’s on your phone or tablet? Listen now for steps to do that just by sending an email to your printer.
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Trick to browse anonymously on your phone/tablet

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You might be familiar with private or incognito tabs you can open in your web browser using your desktop PC. But you might not know there are browsers that allow you to search the internet on your mobile device anonymously, too.

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Organize your messy photos

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Take a second to scroll through the photo gallery on your phone, tablet or computer. I’m willing to bet it’s a mess. With a couple simple tips and a little time, though, you can make it easier to find your favorite shots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Screens are changing the way kids' brains develop

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Look around the next time you’re at a restaurant. How many kids are quietly watching videos on a phone or tablet? Give a crying toddler a phone, and he or she is entertained for hours. But does that screen impact the way his or her brain develops? It does — much more than you might realize. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is your kid addicted to screens? You can now hire someone to help

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If you’re a parent, you know the struggle of getting your child to put down the phone, tablet, computer or video game. Some are even enlisting help in the battle over screen time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices