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📲 Like a free assistant: Use a Google Pixel 3 or newer? Open the Phone app > More > Settings > Hold for Me. Turn it on. Next time you call a business or organization with long wait times, tap Hold for me > Start. You’ll get an alert when a rep is ready to talk.

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Stolen identity: The hidden dangers of medical ID theft

You’re feeling sick, so you go to the doctor. Bad news: You need surgery. Worse news: Your insurance won’t cover it. They say you’ve already had two surgeries this year.

The catch? You haven’t. This is the nasty reality of medical fraud. 

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A new trick to set custom ringtones on your phone

Custom ringtones are making a comeback. Yep, even with dozens of built-in ringer options, we want our own tunes.

⛪️ Pick your songs carefully. Years ago, a friend called me while I was in church, and I was so embarrassed — my ringtone was AC/DC’s “Highway to Hell.”

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How to set any song as a ringtone on your Apple iPhone! [easiest way]

Have you ever wanted your favorite song or a funny sound effect as your iPhone ringtone/text tone? Well, here’s a tutorial on how to do just that!

Have a heart condition? You might have a smartwatch to keep an eye on your ticker, but one in five users says they feel intense fear when they get an irregular rhythm notification. That extra anxiety isn’t helping your heart. If you have an Apple Watch, try taking some deep breaths with the Mindfulness app before you panic.

Trivia

Every major Android operating system release has a number, like the current Android 14, and a dessert-themed codename, like Upside-down Cake. Which of the following has never been an Android OS codename? Is it … A.) Cupcake, B.) Jelly Bean, C.) Lollipop or D.) Pancake?

Find the answer here!

30 grams of xylitol

Made healthy people more likely to have blood clots. The sugar sweetener common in keto and low-carb treats may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. That amount is common for a single scoop of keto ice cream or a few low-sugar cookies, btw. Read those ingredients!

How much did Amazon make on Prime Day?

Keep an eye out on those prices because waiting isn’t always saving you money.

Check your business’s Google Maps listing: Malicious competitors are using the “Suggest an edit” feature to change the location of a business’s pin on Google Maps. You probably wouldn’t know if this happened to you; Google doesn’t notify anyone. Duh.

Can IT detect mouse jigglers?

Many IT departments have software that can detect simple things like inactivity. But with the rise in mouse jigglers, IT is keeping a closer eye on those who work from home.

Trivia

What does the “P” in HTTP stand for? Is it … A.) Protocol, B.) Platform, C.) Portal or D.) Princess?

Find the answer here!