Looking for summer reading material

June 15, 2024

📖 Looking for summer reading material? Whoa, you have to check out this list: “Amazon’s Best Books in 2024 So Far.” I ordered “James” and “All the Worst Humans.” There truly is something for everyone here. Reading is such a novel idea!

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Get the best vacation deals, without getting scammed

Aloha! I’m so excited. I just booked a trip to Hawaii. I scored a great hotel, a fabulous room and a knockout price (hello, extra night free!), so I figured there’s no better time to share my tricks.

And, because cyber creeps are everywhere, I have travel scams to warn you about, too. Let’s book your summer vacay or upgrade the one you have the right way.

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The art of the upsell

Airlines are pros at upselling - Don’t get duped

Did you hear United Airlines is going all-in on a new, premium, expensive business class? Private check-in, a fancy lounge with sit-down dining, nice pajamas and a mattress pad, extra food on the plane, and (my favorite) press a button and someone will whiz over with champagne. Cha‑ching.

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Siri Interrupts WWDC talk

We couldn’t have planned this even if we tried.

WWDC starts tomorrow: That’s Apple’s five-day annual event where, this year, we’ll learn all about iOS 18. It starts at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT). You can add a calendar reminder on the Apple Events page, or just tune in at Apple.com. If you miss it, don’t worry — I’ll give you the recap on Tuesday!

I’m not a wave, but I travel. I’m intangible and can carry a conversation. What am I?

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ChatGPT-4o can see everything

ChatGPT-4o dropped some of its newest features that are free to everyone! The odds that they charge for them in the future is high. They want to get you hooked now.

How to save money on groceries

I know, food prices are insane. Cliff Smith found a great way to save — and has eaten a lot of great meals in his quest.

How did the founders of Uber come up with the idea for the company? Was it … A.) From the memorable taxi ride in the 1954 classic film “On the Waterfront,” B.) Because one of the founder’s fathers drove a shuttle service van, C.) Based on a pair of Ivy League grads who moved to Silicon Valley, or D.) Sparked by waiting for a taxi in Paris on a snowy night?

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About 75% of travelers agree cleaning before a trip is at the top of the to-do list. Is the No. 1 priority … A.) Doing the dishes, B.) Laundry, C.) Mopping the floors or D.) Emptying the fridge?

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How to find duplicate photos [phone/computer]

Running out of storage space or just sick of all the junk? I bet your camera roll is the main culprit. Here are a few tips and tricks for Apple, Android and Windows to organize and remove unwanted duplicates.