Creating a cotton candy gun

Cotton candy is a staple of sporting events, county fairs and birthday parties for kids. Wouldn’t it be cool to shoot cotton candy out of a gun? Would it work? More importantly, would it still be edible?

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5 signs your security camera was hacked and steps to prevent it

When setting up a home security system, you must password-protect your Wi-Fi and set up two-factor authentication (2FA). Hackers could take over your home network if you don’t take these precautions.

Safeguards like these can help stop a digital home invasion. Hackers are increasingly breaking into home security cameras, taunting and extorting people. A security oversight on your part could open the floodgates for a criminal to launch a reign of terror on you and your family.

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You’ve heard of .com, what about .dad?

Move over .com and .org. Google just introduced eight new top-level domains that can be used for websites or email addresses. 

Drumroll, please …

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Bored? Download one of these 8 great iPad games

Your iPad can be the ultimate entertainment machine. Not only can you use it to stream your favorite movies and TV shows, but you can also play some of today’s hottest games.

Don’t know where to begin? We have you covered. Here are eight of today’s best games that you can download and play on your iPad.

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Smartphone warning: Check these settings NOW on your iPhone or Android

Criminals can hack almost any device connected to the internet. Given the massive amounts of photos, videos and personal information stored on your smartphone, they are significant targets.

That’s why you must take preventative steps to protect them as best you can. Tap or click here for three steps to protect your phone from hackers.

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AI cheating scandal or cranky professor?

A Texas A&M professor failed more than half his students for using ChatGPT to write their papers. The problem? Most of them probably didn’t.

Unfortunately, Dr. Jared Mumm is more of a “fail first, ask questions later” kinda guy.

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7 clever uses for your smart doorbell camera

Smart doorbell cameras add a ton of value to your life. Not only do they make you feel more secure in your home, but they can deter criminals, too. If you let a burglar know you’re watching them, they may be too spooked to try anything.

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Smile! You’re on cam at the airport

Be on the lookout for face-scanning tech next time you fly. Airports in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Detroit, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Orlando and a few other cities are using facial recognition to speed up the security process. Worth it or invasive? Depends on who you ask.

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How to filter certain words from your Facebook feed

There was a time when the whole internet was buzzing about Wordle. People were sharing results on social media, bragging about beating the day’s game and accidentally spoiling the fun for friends who hadn’t played yet. That’s why one reader asked Kim, “Is there a way to mute words on Facebook so I don’t see my friend’s Wordle posts?”

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Tech fix: What to do when you can't download apps to your Android phone

Unfortunately, there are times when the apps you want to add to your Android won’t download. You may try and try but end up staring at the screen, waiting endlessly for the app to load on your device.

Complicating the issue is there are tons of reasons apps won’t download. Here are some steps to troubleshoot the problem and download apps again on your Android.

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5 useful apps every senior should download

Do you have seniors in your life who don’t take full advantage of their smartphones? It’s pretty standard since not everyone grew up with these technological wonders. Tap or click here for hidden apps on your smartphone and how to find them.

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