Tired of getting texts from unknown numbers talking about the upcoming election? Here are a few great tips to help keep your sanity until November is over.
Waiting, waiting, waiting: If your Windows PC takes forever to start up, you’re not alone. Microsoft just released a new support page to help you spot the issue and fix it. Pro tip: The fewer programs that open on startup, the speedier your machine will be.
3 easy eBay tips for beginners
Got stuff you don’t need? Turn it into cash by selling it online. Here’s how to make your listing stand out!
🧠 WHO knows? The World Health Organization says there’s no link between cellphone use and brain cancer. Their experts looked at 5,000 studies published between 1994 and 2022, drilling down further into 63. Conclusion: Phones are safe even for people who spend all day with ‘em glued to their heads. I don’t buy it. Check this list to see how much radiation your phone is giving off and my tips to make sure you don’t get sick.
What temperature is too hot for an iPhone to work well? In Fahrenheit, is it … 77 degrees, 95 degrees, 113 degrees or 131 degrees?
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How often docs say you should 💩. All bodies are different, and the most important thing is knowing what’s regular for you. Good tips here if you’re not! Poop jokes aren’t my favorite kind of jokes, but they’re a solid No. 2.
Share your Wi-Fi password the easy way
It’s always a pain to share your home internet password. I’ve got a tip to make it easier: all you have to do is create a QR code.
U.S. states are holding onto $70 billion in unclaimed assets: Visit the National Association of Unclaimed Property online to find the link for your state’s treasury website. Pro tip: If you have a frequently misspelled name, go by a nickname or have any former names, check those, too. You never know — I helped one listener find $25,000. No, I didn’t get a cut.
3 tricks to score Labor Day deals
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.
The FTC bans fake online reviews
Using bots to boost social media followers and influence is off the table, too. Disney+ adds Hulu shows, sparking parental outrage. Plus, Waymo horror stories, Facebook rental scams, and tips for your next mechanic visit. And Earl from Chicago needs wedding help for his daughter.
Find the best deals for used cars
It’s a good time to get a used car. Not sure what to look for and how to score a great price? I have a few tips to get you on the road.
3 ways to charge your phone faster
Did you forget to power up your phone overnight? Here are some quick tips to help speed up your charging time so you can get back to full battery.
📼 Cassettes have A and B sides, and they were replaced by the CD: Big-time artists like Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo are releasing new music on cassette tapes so Gen Z can discover that nostalgic crackling sound (paywall link). Surprise, they have no idea how to use them! Pro tip: Get the teen in your life a Walkman for cool points.
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💸 Someone’s getting fired: Texas-headquartered company Orion lost $60 million in a bank wire transfer scam. Details are scarce, but these schemes usually involve someone tricking a finance department employee via email. The FBI warns it’s becoming a multibillion-dollar problem. Here are tips for staying safe if you run a biz or ever need to make a wire transfer.
🤳🏻 3 Android photo tips: 1.) Double-press the power button to quickly launch the camera, even when your phone’s locked. 2.) Don’t ask a stranger to take a pic. Open the camera app, select Timer and turn it on. Select from a delay of two, five or 10 seconds. 3.) This one’s basic, but not everyone knows it: Open the camera and tap the screen to focus on a certain point. Love this when I want to zoom in on something specific.
On the tip of your tongue: Most people don’t know you can use an asterisk in your Google search as a placeholder. For instance, if you type “* me down to the * city,” Google fills in the blanks and gives results for Guns N’ Roses’ “Paradise City.”
Score eBay deals with this tip
Looking to snag the best prices? Here’s a secret tip the pros swear by — it’s your key to scoring unbelievable bargains.
⌛ 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.
USB cable pro tip: I’ve given this tip before, but I always get a slew of people with the wow face. Grab any USB cable sitting around your house. See that symbol on one side? It’ll face upwards if you’re plugging it in horizontally, and if you’re plugging in the USB cable vertically, the USB symbol should face you.
Don’t trust Amazon reviews: More proof is out that Amazon sellers are trading cash and free products for five-star ratings. Some even pay for negative reviews on competitors’ pages. Tips to spot the fakes? Language and timing. Look for multiple reviews using similar phrasing with no details.